Showers first
Most Loveland bathroom calls start with the shower: a leaking or dated shower to replace, a tub to convert into a walk-in shower, or a curbless, zero-entry shower for easier access. Each one starts the same way. The old pan and walls come out down to the framing so we can see what water has done, and the new shower is built on a sloped pan with a continuous waterproofing membrane that we flood test before tile.
A curbless shower takes more planning because the floor has to be recessed or the drain relocated so water stays where it belongs. We work that out during design, not on install day.
Older homes and basement baths
In the mid-century homes around Lake Loveland and downtown, bathroom remodels often uncover cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines near the end of their life. Replacing them while the walls and floor are open costs far less than coming back later.
In the newer east-side subdivisions, the common project is finishing the basement bathroom the builder roughed in. If there is no rough-in, we can cut the slab for new drains or use an ejector system where the sewer line sits above the basement floor.
Permits in Loveland
Moving or adding plumbing, adding circuits, or changing walls is permitted through the City of Loveland building department inside city limits, or Larimer County outside them. Every bathroom gets an exhaust fan vented to the outside, which matters more than any finish for how the room holds up.
What we handle
- Custom tile showers and shower pans
- Tub-to-shower conversions
- Vanities, countertops, and fixtures
- Tile and luxury vinyl flooring
- Plumbing relocation and new rough-in
- Exhaust fans, lighting, and outlets
- Primary suite expansions
- Grab bars, curbless showers, and wider doors
Construction cost planning in Loveland
Preliminary Front Range planning ranges, not fixed bids. These figures are for early budgeting in Loveland. Your written estimate is built from your scope, your house, and your selections.
- Basement finishing: $45 to $110 per sq. ft.Economy: resilient sheet flooring and standard trim. Luxury: premium Italian tile, upgraded millwork, and specialty spaces. Bathrooms and egress can increase cost.
- Kitchen remodeling: $175 to $450 per sq. ft.Economy: Formica-style laminate countertops, linoleum or sheet-vinyl floors, and stock cabinets. Luxury: granite countertops, Italian tile, and custom cabinetry.
- Bathroom remodeling: $250 to $650 per sq. ft.Economy: standard fixtures and resilient flooring. Luxury: Italian tile, stone countertops, custom shower, and premium fixtures.
Economy finishes include laminate countertops and sheet-vinyl flooring where suitable. Premium finishes can include large-format tile, stone countertops, and custom cabinetry. Structural work, electrical service upgrades, and mechanical systems affect cost separately.
Other home projects
Additions, custom homes, ADUs, garages, decks, siding, roofing, and concrete are priced from a real scope and site conditions. See how estimates are built or request an estimate.
Questions from Loveland homeowners
Can you convert my bathtub into a walk-in shower?
Yes. It is one of the most common bathroom projects we do. The tub comes out, the drain is moved or resized if needed, and a new tiled shower is built on a waterproofed, sloped pan.
Can you build a curbless shower in an existing Loveland home?
Often, yes. It depends on the floor framing or slab and where the drain can go. We look at the structure first and tell you what it takes before pricing.
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Loveland?
Cosmetic updates generally do not. Moving or adding plumbing, adding circuits, or changing walls generally does. We handle the permits the job requires.
Keep reading
See our full bathroom remodeling service page, our Loveland remodeling and permitting guide, and how a project runs.
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