Bathroom Remodeling Cost in Meridian

The most requested bathroom project in Meridian, bar none. The 5-foot builder alcove tub/shower combo in the master bath is demolished to the studs, a modern waterproofing membrane system is installed (Schluter Kerdi or similar), and a custom-tiled walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure is built in its place. Depending on the floor plan, the shower can be expanded slightly by borrowing space from an adjacent closet or linen space. A rain shower head, handheld wand, and pressure-balance valve with volume control are standard inclusions. The result is a shower that feels genuinely luxurious compared to the cramped, dated original — and because the unused tub is eliminated, storage niches and benches can be incorporated into the shower footprint.

For Meridian homeowners who want both a walk-in shower and a soaking tub — just not the cramped combination the builder provided — a full master bath gut remodel creates distinct, properly proportioned spaces for each. The builder tub/shower combo is demolished, a large walk-in shower is built in one area, and a freestanding soaking tub is positioned as a focal point, often beneath a window or centered on a feature wall. This scope requires complete gut of the bathroom: all tile, all fixtures, all vanity surfaces, and often the subfloor. New large-format floor tile, double vanities with quartz tops, a new toilet, and a comprehensive lighting plan are included. This is the project that turns a builder master bath into a spa.

Many Meridian families tackle the secondary bathroom — the shared hall bath used by children — as a separate project from the master. These bathrooms typically retain the tub (useful for bathing children) but benefit enormously from new tile surround work, a new vanity and mirror, updated lighting, a new toilet, and better storage solutions. The tile surround is usually the biggest item: the original fiberglass or acrylic surround in the hall bath tends to yellow and scratch over time and is one of the most visible signs of age in a Meridian home. Replacing it with a ceramic or porcelain tile set on a proper waterproofing membrane is a significant upgrade in durability and appearance. Choosing a timeless subway tile or large-format neutral porcelain ensures the space ages gracefully.

For homeowners with a more limited budget or a bathroom in genuinely good structural condition, a targeted vanity and fixture upgrade can dramatically change the feel of the space without a full remodel. This scope includes removing the original builder vanity cabinet and mirror, installing a new floating or furniture-style vanity with an under-mount sink and quartz top, replacing the faucets and shower/tub trim with a coordinated matte black or brushed nickel set, upgrading the toilet to a comfort-height model with a quiet-close seat, and installing a new lighted mirror or medicine cabinet. The shower or tub surround is cleaned and re-grouted rather than replaced. This is the highest-impact low-scope option and works best when the existing tile is in good condition.

Discovered most often during routine grout maintenance or after a homeowner notices soft spots in the tile surround, moisture infiltration behind the original builder shower tile is a common finding in Meridian homes from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s. Once detected, the correct response is a complete tear-out to bare studs, assessment and replacement of any damaged framing, application of a modern waterproof membrane system, and a complete tile reinstall. This is not elective work — ignoring it leads to mold, structural damage, and dramatically higher repair costs. Iron Crest Remodel documents all findings with photos during the tear-out phase so homeowners have a complete record of the original condition and the remediation performed.