Bathroom Remodeling Montgomery County, MD

A Bathroom You're Not Embarrassed to Show Guests

You know your bathroom is overdue. We’ve been helping Montgomery County homeowners fix that with real craftsmanship, owner-direct supervision, and zero runaround for over 50 years.

Maryland MHIC Licensed and Insured

We hold MHIC License #28145 required by Maryland law and carry full insurance. You're protected from day one.

300+ Consumers' Checkbook Recommendations

Washington D.C. Consumers' Checkbook is editorially vetted and subscription-based harder to game than Google. Over 300 verified recommendations speak for themselves.

Owner on Every Project

Gordon Franks personally supervises every job and works directly with every client not a project manager you've never met.

Over 50 Years Serving Montgomery County

Founded in 1973 and still operating under the same owner. That kind of continuity is rare and it means real accountability.

Bathroom Renovation Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Homes Deserve More Than a Quick Fix

Montgomery County is one of the wealthiest counties in the country. Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Rockville these are communities where homes are significant investments, and the details matter. A bathroom that was last updated in 1994 doesn’t belong in a home like yours, and you probably already know that. Bathroom remodeling in Montgomery County, MD isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about bringing a space that you use every single day up to the standard the rest of your home already meets. Whether you’re dealing with cracked tile, a cramped layout, a shower that’s seen better decades, or a vanity that belongs in a different era we’ve handled all of it, right here in this county, for over 50 years.

Shower Remodeling Montgomery County, MD

What a Real Remodel Actually Gives You

When the work is done right, the bathroom stops being the room you apologize for and starts being the one you actually enjoy.

You'll stop walking past your bathroom door and mentally adding it to a list of things you need to deal with someday.
Guests can use the bathroom without you quietly hoping they don't look too closely at the grout or the fixtures.
A properly waterproofed, well-built shower won't develop the mold and moisture problems that plague rushed or unlicensed work.

In a Montgomery County market where median home values exceed $640,000, an updated bathroom protects and strengthens your investment at resale.
You get a bathroom that actually fits how you live whether that means a walk-in shower, a double vanity, or simply more functional use of the space you already have.
With one contractor handling tile, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and flooring, you don't spend weeks coordinating between three different people who blame each other when something's off.

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Walk-In Shower Installation Montgomery County, MD

You Don't Need a Bigger Bathroom for a Better One

One of the most common things we hear from homeowners in Rockville, Kensington, and Chevy Chase is some version of: “I’d love a walk-in shower, but I don’t think my bathroom is big enough.” More often than not, it is it just takes someone who actually knows what they’re doing to figure out the layout. Walk-in shower installation in Montgomery County, MD is one of the most requested upgrades we handle. A tub-to-shower conversion, a custom-tiled walk-in with a built-in bench or half wall, frameless glass doors these aren’t luxury-only projects. They’re practical upgrades that change how you experience your bathroom every morning. We’ve completed shower reconstructions in Bethesda and Rockville with custom built-ins and new tile work from floor to ceiling, in bathrooms that homeowners assumed couldn’t accommodate the design they wanted. The difference is planning. We look at your actual space, your plumbing layout, and your goals then tell you honestly what’s possible and what it takes to get there.

Small Bathroom Remodeling Montgomery County, MD

What a Full Bathroom Remodel Actually Includes

A lot of contractors use “full bathroom remodel” loosely. We don’t. When we take on a bathroom renovation in Montgomery County, MD, the scope is defined clearly before a single tool comes out and it’s defined in writing. Depending on your project, that can include complete tile replacement on floors and walls, shower or tub reconstruction, vanity and fixture replacement, plumbing updates, lighting and exhaust fan upgrades, carpentry for built-ins or storage, and repainting. For smaller bathrooms, the same standard applies small bathroom remodeling in Montgomery County, MD requires the same attention to waterproofing, layout, and finish quality as any larger space. We pull permits when the work requires them. Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services governs what needs a permit any plumbing, electrical, or structural change typically does. A contractor who suggests skipping that step is saving themselves time at your expense. We don’t operate that way.

Bathroom Remodeling FAQs

Common Questions About Our Service

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Montgomery County, MD?

In most cases, yes — at least for part of the work. Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services requires building permits for any bathroom remodel that involves changes to plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements. That covers a lot of common projects: moving a drain for a walk-in shower, updating wiring for new lighting or exhaust fans, or removing a wall to reconfigure the layout. Purely cosmetic work — like replacing a vanity, swapping fixtures, or retiling a surface without structural changes — may not require a permit. We review what’s needed during the estimation process and handle permitting properly. A contractor who tells you to skip the permit is protecting their schedule, not your home.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Montgomery County, MD?

Bathroom remodeling costs vary significantly based on the size of the space, the materials you choose, and the scope of work involved. In Montgomery County, MD, where home values consistently exceed $640,000, many homeowners are working with budgets that reflect the quality of their homes. A guest bathroom renovation may run $8,000 to $15,000, while a master bath with high-end finishes can easily exceed $25,000 or more. We don’t publish flat-rate pricing because a Potomac master bath and a Rockville guest bathroom are completely different projects. What we do is provide a clear, written estimate after Gordon reviews your space in person — so the number you reflect your actual bathroom, not an industry average.

How long does a bathroom remodel typically take to complete?

For most bathroom remodels, you’re looking at two to four weeks from start to finish — assuming the scope is clearly defined before work begins and there are no major surprises inside the walls. Scope and crew consistency are the two biggest factors. Projects that drag on for months usually do so because the contractor is juggling too many jobs, the crew keeps changing, or the scope wasn’t nailed down upfront. Because Gordon supervises every project directly and works with a stable, experienced crew, our timelines tend to hold. If something unexpected comes up — old plumbing, moisture damage behind the tile — we tell you immediately and work through it rather than going silent.

How do I know if a bathroom contractor is actually licensed in Maryland?

Maryland requires any contractor performing home improvement work valued at $500 or more to hold a valid MHIC license — that’s the Maryland Home Improvement Commission license. It’s not optional, and operating without one is illegal. You can verify any contractor’s MHIC license directly through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission’s online database. Our license number is MHIC #28145. We also hold licenses in D.C. (Lic #39937921) and Virginia (Lic #2705077763), which reflects the scope of our operation across the DMV. Any contractor who can’t give you a specific license number — or who gets evasive when you ask — is a contractor worth walking away from.

What should I watch out for when hiring a bathroom remodeler in Montgomery County?

A few things that should give you pause: a contractor who asks for a large deposit upfront (industry guidance puts a reasonable deposit at around 10% — anything significantly more is a red flag), someone who suggests skipping permits to save time or money, a company that can’t give you a specific license number when you ask, and anyone who gives you a verbal estimate with no written follow-up. Also worth noting — the volume and source of reviews matters. Washington D.C. Consumers’ Checkbook is a subscription-based, editorially vetted platform that’s widely used by Montgomery County homeowners for exactly this reason. It’s harder to game than Google or Yelp, and the recommendations there carry more weight. We have over 300 of them.

Can a small bathroom be remodeled to include a walk-in shower?

Often, yes — though it depends on your specific layout and plumbing configuration. Many homeowners in older Montgomery County neighborhoods like Kensington, Chevy Chase, and parts of Bethesda have bathrooms that were built in the mid-20th century with tub-shower combos and limited square footage. What feels too small for a walk-in shower is frequently a layout problem, not a size problem. Removing the tub, reconfiguring the drain location, and using a well-planned tile layout can open up a compact bathroom considerably. We’ve done this in Bethesda and Rockville in spaces that homeowners assumed couldn’t support the design they wanted. The honest answer is that we need to see your bathroom before we can tell you what’s possible — but “it won’t work” is less often the real answer than people expect.

Cities We Provide Bathroom Remodeling In

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