Bathroom Remodeling in Port Orchard, WA
The bathroom is the smallest room in the house and the hardest one to remodel well.
Every square foot is doing three jobs. Plumbing, electrical, and waterproofing all stack inside a space you could cross in two steps, and there is nowhere to hide a mistake. That is why we plan bathrooms harder than any other room we touch. We handle bathroom remodeling for homes across Port Orchard, from a straight refresh to a full tear-out. We are a fully licensed and insured remodeling contractor, factory-trained as an authorized Onyx shower installer, and
Straight Up Remodeling is a local, family-owned and operated, locally owned company.
Bathroom Remodeling Built Around How You Use the Room
A primary bath, a kids' bath, and a powder room are three different design problems. We start by asking who uses the room and at what hour, because a bathroom two people share at 7am needs storage and a layout that a guest bath never will.
What we handle:
- Showers and tubs. Walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, soaking tubs. We will tell you honestly whether removing your only tub is a resale risk in your neighborhood.
- Vanities and countertops. New vanities, countertop installation and replacement, and undermount sinks that make wiping down a counter a one-second job.
- Tile and flooring. Floors, shower walls, and backsplashes. Porcelain and stone are both good choices here, and we lay both over proper waterproofing rather than over hope.
- Plumbing and electrical. Fixture moves, new lighting, GFCI protection, and exhaust fans sized to the room.
- Storage. Recessed niches, linen towers, and vanity drawers built to hold what you actually keep in there. We build cabinets in house and also install semi-custom units from a manufacturer.
Where does the money in a bathroom actually show?
Not in the fixture catalog. It shows in the tile layout, the lighting, and whether the trim and the tile meet cleanly at every corner. We have redone bathrooms where the owner spent well on the vanity and the room still felt cheap, because the shower niche was centered on nothing and the tile cuts landed badly at the ceiling. Layout is free. Getting it right is just a matter of caring at the planning stage.
Space optimization. Most bathrooms in this area have more usable space than they appear to. Moving a swinging door to a pocket door, or stealing eight inches of dead hallway, often buys a double vanity without touching the footprint.
Accessibility and Aging-in-Place Bathrooms
A growing share of our bathroom work is for people who intend to stay in their home. Curbless and low-threshold showers, comfort-height toilets, easy-entry tubs, wider doorways, and grab bars anchored into real blocking instead of drywall anchors.
Done well, none of it reads as medical. A grab bar in a good finish next to a bench in a tiled shower just looks like a nice bathroom. The trick is planning it in from the start, because adding blocking behind a finished wall means opening that wall again.
What Bathroom Remodel Clients Are Saying
Real Google reviews from Port Orchard homeowners
Great people. Great work. Reasonably priced and timely. We had them do a bathroom tile project and a house siding and wall water damage repair project and they did great on both of them. We'll definitely go back to them for future projects.
Working with Straight Up Remodeling was a great experience. They did a beautiful job in a timely manner and were very communicative. We would definitely work with them again!
This company had positive reviews about their fine finish carpentry, back splashes and tile flooring abilities, which is exactly what we were looking for. They did such a great job for us that we continued to call them out for all of our home renovation and improvement needs.
Step 1: Free in-home consultation.
We meet at the house, look at the room, and talk through your ideas, priorities, and budget. Questions welcome, including the awkward ones about money.
Step 2: Design development.
We put together a plan with drawings so you can see the layout before anything is committed.
Step 3: Material selection.
Tile, surfaces, fixtures, and finishes across a range of price points. We will point out where a cheaper choice makes no practical difference and where it absolutely does.
Step 4: Project planning.
A written timeline and estimate covering the scope and the cost. Most bathroom remodels run two to five weeks, and you get the milestones upfront.
Through the build we seal the work zone with plastic sheeting, and clean up daily, so most clients stay in the house. Every project carries a satisfaction guarantee, and we can connect you with trusted local lenders who offer financing options.
Onyx Showers, Tile and Tub Surrounds
Here is a question worth asking before you pick anything.
How much time do you want to spend cleaning grout for the next fifteen years?
That one answer sorts most Port Orchard clients into two camps. Tile gives you range nothing else matches, and it comes with grout lines to maintain. Onyx solid surface gives you a shower or tub surround with almost no seams, wipes down in a minute, and holds up in a house where nobody is scrubbing on Saturdays.
We are an authorized Onyx dealer and installer, which means the showers, tub surrounds, sinks, and accessories come in at honest pricing and get installed by the same crew that does the rest of your bathroom. No handing your project to a subcontractor halfway through.
Behind either choice, the part you never see matters most. Wet areas get a bonded waterproof membrane to the ANSI A118.10 standard before a single tile goes on.
What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Port Orchard
Three things drive the number more than anything else.
What is behind the walls? A bathroom with a slow leak nobody noticed has soft subfloor or framing, and that gets repaired before any finish work. It is the most common change order in this trade.
Finish level. Fixtures and tile span an enormous range. A well-built bathroom with mid-grade finishes beats a badly built one with expensive tile every day of the week.
We quote everything upfront with no hidden fees, and the estimate is free and carries no obligation.
Bathroom Remodeling FAQ
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Most run two to five weeks depending on scope, with tile and any custom pieces driving the schedule. You get a phase-by-phase calendar before we start so you know which week is demolition and which week is tile.
Can I use my bathroom during the remodel?
Not the one being remodeled. If it is your only full bath, we will say so early and plan the sequence to shorten the gap as much as the work allows.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Port Orchard?
A cosmetic refresh with fixtures staying put generally does not. Moving plumbing or electrical, or altering structure, does. We handle that side of it rather than leaving it with you.
Is Onyx better than tile for a shower?
Better is the wrong word. Onyx is far easier to keep clean and has almost no seams. Tile offers more design range. We install both and we will give you a straight recommendation based on the room and who maintains it.
Can you make my bathroom accessible without it looking clinical?
Yes, and that is most of what we do in this area now. Curbless entries, built-in benches, and grab bars in finishes that match your fixtures. Plan it early and it just reads as a well-designed bathroom.
Why Port Orchard Homeowners Choose Us
We live here. We know the housing stock, the permitting, and what our winters do to a room with poor ventilation. You get one crew from demolition to final caulk, a written scope, and a guarantee behind the work.
We handle bathrooms on their own and as part of larger projects, alongside kitchen remodeling, interior remodeling, floor installation, Onyx shower installation, and whole home remodeling.
Have a look at the project gallery and our client reviews, then tell us about your bathroom. We serve Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Mason County, and Gig Harbor, with more detail on the areas we serve page.
Call (360) 477-2375 or request your free Port Orchard bathroom remodeling consultation