Professional Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Colorado Springs, CO
Upgrade your bathrooms with custom layouts, quality fixtures, and waterproof finishes built for daily use and lasting value.
Every Scale.
Every Detail.
Ivory Ridge Custom Construction provides professional bathroom remodeling services throughout Colorado Springs, CO and the surrounding region. Whether you are tackling a targeted upgrade or a large-scale project, our experienced team delivers the quality, reliability, and transparent communication that Colorado homeowners and business owners depend on.
Our team has completed bathroom remodeling projects across El Paso County, Douglas County, and Teller County. We understand the local building codes, permitting requirements, and climate considerations that affect construction quality in Colorado Springs, and we bring that expertise to every job we accept.
Call (719) 426-1130 to schedule your consultation, or submit a project inquiry online.
Bathroom Remodeling in Colorado Springs: Local Considerations
Bathroom remodeling in Colorado Springs involves details that are easy to miss until they cause a callback: hard water that shortens the life of valves and fixture finishes, exhaust ventilation that has to be ducted to the exterior rather than into an attic, and waterproofing assemblies that hold up through a climate with dramatic daily temperature swings.
We build every shower with a tested waterproofing system rather than relying on backer board alone, and we permit and inspect plumbing and electrical work through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department so the finished bathroom is documented and code-compliant for resale.
Hard Water & Fixture Selection
Much of the Colorado Springs supply is moderately to very hard, which scales shower valves, etches glass, and dulls finishes faster than manufacturers' marketing suggests. We specify valve cartridges that can be serviced without opening the wall, recommend finishes that hide mineral spotting, and can integrate point-of-use or whole-home softening into the remodel scope when it makes sense.
Ventilation & Moisture Control
An undersized or improperly ducted exhaust fan is the most common defect we find in existing Colorado Springs bathrooms. Fans terminated in the attic dump moisture into insulation, which in our freeze-thaw climate produces condensation, staining, and eventually mold. We size fans to room volume, duct them to an exterior termination with insulated duct, and add humidity-sensing controls where the bathroom sees heavy use.
Shower Waterproofing That Lasts
We use bonded sheet or liquid-applied waterproofing membranes over properly sloped substrates, with pre-formed curbs, benches, and niches, and we flood-test pans before tile goes down. Curbless and low-threshold showers require floor framing modifications that we detail and engineer in advance rather than discovering during demolition.
Permits, Egress & Accessibility
Relocating a toilet, shower, or vanity plumbing line, adding circuits, or altering framing requires permits and inspection. Where clients are planning to age in place, we build to accessible dimensions such as blocking for future grab bars, 36-inch clear entries, curbless entries, and comfort-height fixtures. That is far cheaper to do during the remodel than to retrofit later.
Neighborhoods We Work In
Our bathroom remodels run from mid-century homes in Old Colorado City and Patty Jewett to newer construction in Briargate, Flying Horse, Cordera, Monument, Gleneagle, Falcon, and Black Forest, plus properties in Manitou Springs where narrow access and older framing require extra planning.
Bathroom Remodeling Services in Colorado Springs
Our bathroom remodeling services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. We collaborate with you from the initial planning stages through project completion, ensuring every decision aligns with your goals, timeline, and budget. We work with high-quality materials suited to Colorado's climate, source from trusted local suppliers, and employ skilled tradespeople who take genuine pride in their work.
Every project begins with a thorough site assessment and detailed planning session. We discuss your expectations, walk through the scope of work, identify any potential challenges, and develop a realistic timeline and budget. We do not start work until you fully understand and approve the plan.
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Master Bath Renovations in Colorado Springs
Master bath renovations are our most requested bathroom project across Colorado Springs. Many homes built here in the 1980s and 1990s have compartmentalized master baths: a tiled garden tub deck consumes the best floor area, an undersized fiberglass shower takes the corner, and a single low vanity leaves couples short on storage. We rebuild those spaces from the studs: reclaim the tub deck for a full walk-in shower, install a 60- to 72-inch double vanity at comfort height, upgrade lighting to layered task and ambient fixtures, and re-plan ventilation so the room actually dries. Where the footprint is too tight, we assess whether adjacent closet, hallway, or bedroom square footage can be recaptured, and we confirm which walls are load-bearing before any expansion design is finalized.
02
Walk-In Shower Conversions
Converting a tub-shower combination into a dedicated walk-in shower is the single most common bathroom upgrade in the Colorado Springs market. We build curbless or low-threshold shower floors sloped correctly to a linear or point drain, install bonded sheet or liquid-applied waterproofing rather than relying on backer board alone, and flood-test every pan before a single tile is set. Large-format porcelain, tiled benches, recessed niches, and frameless glass finish the space. Because Colorado Springs water is hard, we specify grout and glass treatments that resist mineral deposits and valve cartridges that can be serviced without opening the wall.
03
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Specialists
A tub-to-shower conversion in a hall or secondary bath is a well-defined, budget-friendly project, but only when the underlying conditions are handled properly. We remove the alcove tub and surround, inspect and replace subfloor or framing softened by years of slow leakage at the tub-wall joint, correct the toilet flange height if the floor build-up changes, and rebuild the alcove as a full shower with a pressure-balanced valve, waterproofed pan, and tiled walls. We also add in-wall blocking for future grab bars at no meaningful cost while the walls are open, so the shower stays usable as your needs change.
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Accessible Bathroom Remodels
Colorado Springs has a large population of retirees and veterans who intend to stay in their homes, and accessible bathroom remodels are a growing share of our work. We build roll-in and barrier-free showers with fold-down seats and hand-held wands, widen door openings to a 36-inch clear dimension, anchor grab bars into structural blocking rather than surface-mounting them, and install comfort-height toilets, wall-hung vanities with knee clearance, lever handles, and slip-resistant tile. The goal is a bathroom that meets accessible dimensions and still reads as a well-designed room, not a clinical one.
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Full Bathroom Gut and Remodel
A complete gut remodel strips the room to the studs so plumbing, electrical, framing, and waterproofing can all be brought to current Colorado code before finishes go back in. This is the right approach when you want to move the toilet, shower, or vanity, when tile and grout have failed, or when the home is old enough that galvanized supply lines and non-code wiring are likely behind the walls. We document what we find during demo, price any required remediation before proceeding, and rebuild with a layout that fits how you actually use the room.
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Secondary and Guest Bathroom Updates
Hall bathrooms and guest baths often carry dated tile, builder-grade vanities, and poor lighting that drag down an otherwise well-maintained home. We offer targeted packages that include floor tile, a new vanity and quartz top, framed mirror, updated sconces, new toilet, and a re-tiled tub surround, and that leave plumbing locations alone, keep the permit scope light, and finish quickly while making a visible difference at resale.
Our Process
01
Consultation
We start with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals, review the project scope, and answer your questions.
02
Planning & Design
Our team develops a detailed project plan tailored to your needs, covering materials, construction approach, timeline, and budget.
03
Permitting
We manage the permitting process from start to finish, coordinating with the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County building departments as required.
04
Construction
Our crew executes the project with precision and care, maintaining clear communication throughout.
05
Completion & Walkthrough
We conduct a thorough final walkthrough with you to verify every detail meets your expectations before we consider the job complete.
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Colorado Springs
Bathroom remodeling costs depend on the size of the space, scope of work, and finish material selections. Here are general ranges for Colorado Springs bathroom projects: El Paso County permitting is required for bathroom remodels that involve plumbing, electrical, or structural changes. Permit fees and inspections are included in our project estimates. Colorado's hard water affects fixture and faucet longevity, so we spec water-resistant finishes and can recommend whole-house water softener integration during bathroom remodel planning.
Cosmetic Update (fixtures, vanity, paint, mirror, lighting)
$3,000–$8,000
Mid-Range Remodel (new tile, vanity, tub/shower surround, toilet)
$10,000–$25,000
Full Gut Remodel of a Smaller Secondary Bath
$15,000–$30,000
Full Gut Remodel of a Master Bath (100–150 sq ft)
$25,000–$60,000
Master Bath with Walk-In Shower + Soaking Tub + Double Vanity
$40,000–$80,000+
Accessibility Remodel (roll-in shower, grab bars, wide door)
$15,000–$35,000
depending on scope
A bathroom remodel in Colorado Springs typically lands between $10,000 and $30,000 for a secondary or hall bath and between $25,000 and $60,000 for a master bath taken down to the studs. Cosmetic refreshes such as a new vanity, toilet, mirror, lighting, paint, and tub surround start around $3,000 to $8,000. Master suites with a curbless walk-in shower, freestanding soaking tub, double vanity, frameless glass, and heated tile floors generally run $40,000 to $80,000 or more depending on tile and fixture selection.
Local factors move those numbers. Moving a toilet, shower drain, or vanity plumbing line triggers permits and inspections through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department and adds cost, particularly on a slab-on-grade or older cast-iron system. Homes built in the 1970s through 1990s across Colorado Springs frequently reveal galvanized supply lines, undersized venting, or non-code wiring once the walls are open, so we build a contingency into every estimate rather than surprising you mid-project. Colorado's hard water also argues for serviceable valve cartridges and finishes that hide mineral spotting, which is a modest upcharge that pays for itself.
Tile is the single biggest swing in a bathroom budget. Large-format porcelain in a straightforward layout costs a fraction of a mosaic shower floor with a herringbone accent wall and a stone niche, even though the labor difference is where most of the money actually goes. We price tile as its own line item so you can see exactly what a design decision costs before you commit to it.
Bathroom Remodeling
by Project Type
New Construction Home Owner Upgrades
Builders in Colorado Springs and surrounding communities often deliver homes with builder-grade bathroom finishes — basic tile, standard vanities, and minimal lighting. We work with homeowners in communities like Gleneagle, Falcon, and Peyton who want to upgrade bathrooms to a custom finish level before or shortly after move-in.
Master Bath Renovations for Resale
Bathroom remodels consistently rank among the highest-return renovation investments for Colorado Springs homeowners preparing to sell. We focus resale projects on finishes and layouts that appeal to the broadest buyer segment in the El Paso County market, prioritizing walk-in showers, double vanities, and neutral, large-format tile.
Older Home Plumbing and Tile Updates
Homes built in the 1970s through 1990s across Colorado Springs often have outdated galvanized plumbing, cast-iron tub surrounds, and original tile that has cracked or grout that has failed. We combine plumbing modernization with a full tile and fixture refresh in projects that address both function and appearance.
Aging-in-Place Conversions
Homeowners planning to stay in their Colorado Springs home long term ask us to convert step-over tubs into barrier-free showers, widen doorways, and add structural blocking for grab bars. Building these details in during a planned remodel costs a fraction of retrofitting them under pressure after an injury.
Before & After: Colorado Springs Bathroom Remodels
The descriptions below outline the kinds of bathroom transformations we handle most often in Colorado Springs, what condition the space starts in, and what the finished result delivers. Scopes and budgets vary with your home, so treat these as representative rather than fixed packages.
1980s Master Bath, Northeast Colorado Springs
Before
A compartmentalized master bath with a garden tub in a tiled deck, a cramped 32-inch fiberglass shower, a single low vanity, a separate water closet with a full-swing door, and original mirror walls. Ventilation ran through an undersized fan ducted into the attic, leaving persistent moisture staining on the ceiling.
After
The tub deck and shower are demolished to create one large curbless walk-in shower with a linear drain, a bonded waterproofing membrane, a tiled bench and niche, and frameless glass. The freed floor area supports a 72-inch double vanity at comfort height with quartz counters. A properly sized fan ducts to an exterior wall cap with insulated duct, and heated tile underlayment takes the chill out of winter mornings.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion, Hall Bath
Before
A standard 60-inch alcove tub with a three-piece fiberglass surround, failing caulk at the tub-wall joint, and a soft subfloor spot near the toilet flange from years of slow leakage.
After
The alcove is rebuilt as a 60-inch low-threshold shower with a sloped mortar pan, flood-tested waterproofing, large-format porcelain walls, a recessed shampoo niche, and a pressure-balanced valve with a serviceable cartridge. The damaged subfloor and flange are replaced before tile, and blocking is added in the walls so grab bars can be installed later without opening finished surfaces.
Accessible Remodel for Aging in Place
Before
A hall bath with a 28-inch door, a step-over tub, a standard-height toilet, and a pedestal sink with no usable clearance for a walker or wheelchair approach.
After
The doorway is widened to a 36-inch clear opening, the tub is replaced with a roll-in shower with a barrier-free entry and a fold-down seat, and grab bars are anchored into structural blocking rather than surface-mounted. A comfort-height toilet, a wall-hung vanity with knee clearance, lever handles, and slip-resistant tile finish the space without an institutional look.
Builder-Grade Secondary Bath Refresh
Before
A newer-construction hall bath with builder-grade tile, a 30-inch stock vanity with a cultured marble top, a builder mirror, and a single bulb-bar light fixture.
After
A targeted, budget-conscious update: new porcelain floor tile, a 36-inch shaker vanity with a quartz top and undermount sink, a framed mirror, updated sconces, a new toilet, and a re-tiled tub surround. No plumbing is relocated, which keeps the scope permit-light and the timeline short while meaningfully improving how the space shows.
Why Choose
Ivory Ridge Custom Construction
LOCAL EXPERTISE IN COLORADO SPRINGS
We have completed projects throughout El Paso County, Douglas County, and Teller County and understand the specific building codes, soil conditions, weather considerations, and permitting requirements that affect construction quality and timelines in this region.
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP ON EVERY PROJECT
We hold our work to a high standard and use materials and construction techniques designed to perform in Colorado's climate for decades.
TRANSPARENT PRICING WITH NO SURPRISES
We provide detailed, itemized estimates before work begins and communicate any changes promptly. You will never receive a bill that looks different from what we quoted.
EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL CREWS
Our team brings years of hands-on construction experience to every project. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Colorado.
ON-TIME DELIVERY
We respect your schedule and work to deliver every project on time. When unforeseen conditions arise, we communicate immediately and develop a plan to minimize impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Colorado Springs?
In Colorado Springs, a cosmetic bathroom update runs about $3,000 to $8,000, a mid-range secondary bath remodel $10,000 to $25,000, a full gut of a hall bath $15,000 to $30,000, and a master bath remodel $25,000 to $60,000. Master suites with a curbless walk-in shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, and heated floors typically reach $40,000 to $80,000 or more. Relocating plumbing, replacing outdated galvanized supply lines common in 1970s–1990s homes, and tile selection are the biggest cost drivers. We provide an itemized estimate with tile and fixtures priced separately so you can see what each decision costs.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A cosmetic bathroom update takes about one to two weeks. A full gut remodel of a secondary bath usually takes three to five weeks, and a master bath with layout changes, a custom tiled shower, and relocated plumbing typically runs five to eight weeks. Permit review and inspections through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, custom glass fabrication after the tile is set (usually one to two weeks on its own), and special-order vanities or tile are the most common schedule drivers. You receive a week-by-week schedule before demolition begins.
Do I need to move out during a bathroom remodel?
In most cases, no. If you have more than one bathroom, the project can proceed without major disruption. We work efficiently and keep the work area contained.
Can you reconfigure the bathroom layout?
Yes. We can move plumbing, walls, and fixtures to create a better layout. Layout changes require permits and are a specialty of our team.
What bathroom upgrades are most popular right now?
Popular upgrades include curbless walk-in showers, heated tile floors, freestanding soaking tubs, double vanities, and frameless glass enclosures. We can incorporate any of these into your remodel.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes. Ivory Ridge Custom Construction offers design-build services, meaning we manage both the design and construction phases, keeping communication streamlined and your project on schedule.
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