A-102Remodel & Build
Waterproofed showers, smart layouts, and finishes that stand up to hard water
A typical full bathroom remodel in Lubbock runs $6,200 to $26,600 in 2026, from a basic full bath to a mid-level pull-and-replace, with cosmetic updates starting near $2,100. We handle demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, glass, electrical, and finishes under one contract. Every quote is written and itemized, and it tells you up front whether any plumbing has to move through the slab.
01Why Nextgen Blueprint
Showers get a continuous waterproofing membrane over cement or foam backer board and a pan sloped to the drain, and the pan is water-tested before tile is set.
If a drain or toilet has to move, the quote shows the slab cutting, rerouting, and patching as its own line, so the biggest variable in a Lubbock bathroom is never a surprise.
We specify coated glass, fixture finishes that hide spotting, and fewer grout lines where it makes sense, and we can add a softener while the plumbing is open.
Plumbing, electrical, framing, tile, paint, and the glass order run on one schedule with one point of contact, including the permits and inspections.
022026 Lubbock pricing
Full cost guide
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Lubbock, TX (2026 Guide)
Read the breakdown| Service | Typical cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic UpdateSame layout with a new vanity, toilet, some tile, fixtures, lighting, and paint. | $2,100 to $5,600 | 3 to 7 days |
| Small or Basic Full BathMost fixtures replaced, new floor and shower tile, lighting, and ventilation in the existing footprint. | $6,200 to $13,300 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Tub-to-Shower ConversionTub removed for a walk-in shower, from a prefab base and surround to custom tile with frameless glass. Moving the drain adds slab work. | $4,000 to $12,000 | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Mid-Level Full RemodelFull pull-and-replace with better tile, a new vanity and top, upgraded fixtures, and some layout change. | $12,400 to $26,600 | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Large or Primary BathLarger footprint with custom tile, frameless glass, a freestanding tub, a double vanity, and higher-end fixtures. | $16,900 to $36,400+ | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Accessible or Aging-in-Place BathCurbless shower, grab-bar blocking, comfort-height toilet, slip-resistant tile, and wider doorways where the framing allows. | $15,000 to $40,000 | 3 to 6 weeks |
| Frameless Glass EnclosureA single fixed panel up to a full door and return-panel enclosure, measured after tile and cut to fit. | $1,500 to $4,500 | 1 to 3 weeks to fabricate |
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03Site conditions
Note 01
Most Lubbock bathrooms sit on a slab, so every drain runs through concrete. Keeping fixtures in place keeps plumbing simple. Moving a toilet, a shower drain, or a tub drain position means cutting and patching the slab, which can double or triple the plumbing portion of the job.
Note 02
City water that tests at about 6.5 to 15.5 grains per gallon of hardness spots glass and fixtures within weeks. Coated glass, a quick squeegee after each shower, and a whole-house softener keep a new bathroom looking new.
Note 03
Expansive clay lets slabs move slightly between wet and dry seasons, and rigid tile shows that movement as cracked tile and grout. An uncoupling membrane under floor tile lets the tile ride over minor slab movement.
Note 04
Many older Lubbock homes still have galvanized supply lines or cast-iron drains. With the walls and floor open, it is the right time to replace them and check for under-slab leaks, a common hidden cause of both water damage and foundation movement.
Most full bathroom remodels in Lubbock cost $6,200 to $13,300 for a small or basic bath and $12,400 to $26,600 for a mid-level pull-and-replace, with cosmetic updates starting around $2,100. Large primary baths with custom tile and frameless glass run $16,900 to $36,400 and up. Labor is the largest line, usually 40 to 60 percent of the total, followed by tile, the vanity and top, and any plumbing changes.
The number that swings a Lubbock quote most is plumbing. A tub-to-shower conversion that keeps the drain in place runs $4,000 to $12,000, and the same conversion with a relocated drain adds slab cutting, rerouting, and patching on top. Our bathroom remodel cost guide covers the ranges by scope, the hidden costs we find behind old tile, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Tile is not waterproof, and neither is grout. What keeps water out of the walls is the layer behind the tile, so every shower we build gets a continuous waterproofing membrane over cement or foam backer board, a pan sloped to the drain, and a water test before tile is set. We use mold-resistant board in the rest of the wet area and duct the bath fan to the outside, not into the attic.
The slab adds two Lubbock-specific steps. Floor tile goes over an uncoupling membrane that lets it ride over the small seasonal movement expansive clay causes, which protects grout lines and large-format tile. And a true curbless shower on a slab needs the concrete recessed where the shower sits, so the floor can slope to the drain without a curb. That recess is very doable, but it is slab work, so it belongs in the quote from day one.
Lubbock's water is hard, and a new bathroom shows it first: white spotting on glass, crusted aerators and showerheads, and film on dark fixture finishes. A few choices at design time make a real difference. Factory-coated glass sheds water and resists mineral buildup far longer than uncoated glass. Brushed nickel and satin finishes hide spotting better than polished chrome or matte black. Large-format tile or solid wall panels mean fewer grout lines to scrub.
The most effective fix is at the main line. A whole-house water softener removes most of the calcium and magnesium before they reach the new shower, and it protects the water heater and every other fixture in the house. Many homeowners add one while the plumbing is already open for the remodel.
An accessible bathroom is easier and cheaper to build during a remodel than to retrofit later, and a well-designed one does not look institutional. The features we plan most often:
08Our process
Start with an instant ballpark online, or call. We ask what you are planning, what bothers you about the house, and what budget you have in mind.
We walk the house, measure, and find the cause before recommending a fix, whether that is soil, drainage, plumbing, framing, or finish.
An itemized quote with materials, labor, permits, allowances, and a schedule. No lump sums and nothing buried in the fine print.
One point of contact, a protected and swept job site, and regular updates. Healthy systems get roughed in while the walls are open.
We walk it with you, close out the punch list, and hand over the manuals and manufacturer warranties for everything we installed.
FAQQuestions
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NextYour project
Tell us what you are planning and get an honest ballpark range in under a minute. When you are ready, we will visit, measure, and put a written, itemized quote in your hands.