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General Contracting & Remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling in Portland, OR

Full bathroom remodels built with the ventilation and waterproofing Pacific Northwest humidity actually requires — not a design borrowed from a drier climate.

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What Goes Into a Bathroom Remodel Here

A bathroom remodel is one of the highest-stakes rooms in the house to get wrong, because moisture problems don't show up until months after the tile is grouted. In the Portland metro, that risk is higher than average — our year-round humidity means a bathroom fan that's undersized or vented incorrectly (into the attic instead of outside, for example) can lead to mold behind walls long before anyone notices a smell.

We treat proper exhaust ventilation and waterproofing membranes as standard on every remodel, not optional upgrades. That matters whether you're updating a 1920s bungalow bathroom in inner Portland with original plaster walls, or refreshing a 2010s-built bathroom in a newer Happy Valley or Beaverton home where the layout is fine but the fixtures and finishes are dated.

Signs It's Time to Remodel

  • Peeling paint, soft spots, or discoloration around the tub, shower, or vanity
  • An exhaust fan that's noisy, weak, or missing entirely
  • A layout that no longer fits how the household actually uses the space
  • Outdated fixtures, tile, or a bathtub you'd rather replace with a walk-in shower
  • Grout or caulk lines that are cracked or growing mildew no matter how often you clean

Our Bathroom Remodeling Process

  1. Walkthrough and design. We assess the existing layout, plumbing, and any moisture damage before scoping the work.
  2. Permitting. We pull the permits your specific project needs based on what's changing.
  3. Demo and rough-in. Old fixtures and finishes come out; plumbing and electrical get roughed in for the new layout.
  4. Waterproofing and tile. Membranes go in behind all wet-area tile before any finish work starts.
  5. Fixtures, ventilation, and finish work. Vanity, fixtures, exhaust fan, and final paint go in last.
  6. Final walkthrough. We walk the finished bathroom with you before the job is considered done.

What Affects the Cost

Every bathroom is different, so we don't quote off a flat number over the phone. What moves the price most: whether the layout is changing (moving plumbing costs more than keeping fixtures in place), tile and fixture selections, and whether we uncover any moisture or structural issues once demo starts — common in older Portland-area homes. We'll walk your bathroom and give you a real number.

Why Portland Homeowners Choose Us for Bathroom Remodeling

All City Exteriors LLC is licensed, bonded, and insured (CCB #253959). We treat ventilation and waterproofing as non-negotiable, not upsells, because a bathroom remodel that looks great and fails in two years from mold isn't a remodel worth doing.

We remodel bathrooms throughout Portland and nearby Happy Valley — if you're outside either area, give us a call and we'll tell you honestly whether your property is in range.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Most full bathroom remodels take 2-4 weeks once materials are ordered and on site — longer if we're moving plumbing or the layout changes. A simpler refresh (new fixtures, tile, paint) can move faster. We'll give you a project-specific timeline during your estimate.
Do you handle the plumbing and electrical, or do I need to hire separate contractors?
We coordinate the licensed plumbing and electrical work your remodel needs as part of the project, so you're not managing multiple contractors and schedules yourself.
How do you prevent mold and moisture problems in a Portland-area bathroom?
Proper exhaust ventilation is non-negotiable in our climate — humidity here doesn't dry out the way it does in drier states, so an undersized or poorly-vented fan is one of the most common causes of mold and peeling paint we see in older bathrooms. We size ventilation correctly and use moisture-resistant materials (proper waterproofing membranes behind tile, mold-resistant board) as standard practice, not an upsell.
Can you convert my bathtub to a walk-in shower?
Yes, tub-to-shower conversions are one of our more common bathroom requests, especially for homeowners planning to stay in their home long-term and wanting easier access.
Will you pull the necessary permits?
Yes — bathroom remodels that touch plumbing or electrical generally require permits in Portland and the surrounding cities, and we manage that process as part of the job.

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