Custom Bathroom Remodelers in Columbus, Ohio
BATHROOM REMODELING · COLUMBUS, OH
Design-build bathroom remodeling and renovation for Columbus, Ohio homeowners. Whether it's a full bathroom remodel, a tub-to-shower conversion, or a spa-like primary suite, every project is custom-designed around your home, your style, and how you actually live.
Bathroom Remodeling Services in Columbus
Full Bathroom Remodels
Full-scope bathroom renovations following a standard construction sequence — demo, framing, rough-in plumbing and electrical, drywall, waterproofing, tile, cabinetry, countertops, paint, finish electrical, accessories, and final clean. We pull permits, source materials, and coordinate every trade under one roof, so you have a single point of contact from design through completion.
Every Elevate bathroom is custom-designed and priced to its actual scope. We don't use pricing tiers or templated layouts. Whether it's a 1960s hall bath or a primary suite overhaul, we build to your specifications with craftsmanship that holds up for decades. No two projects look the same, because no two homes — or homeowners — are the same.
Primary Suite & Spa Bath Design
Spa-level primary bathrooms designed around how you actually use the space — freestanding soaking tubs, oversized walk-in showers with rain heads and body sprays, heated tile floors, steam showers and saunas, and custom double vanities built to your dimensions.
Every detail is planned before construction starts. Warm LED cove lighting, natural stone or quartz surfaces, soft-close cabinetry, and built-in storage that keeps countertops clean. You'll see the full design in 3D renderings, so there are no surprises on install day. Whether you're renovating a builder-grade primary in Westerville or designing from scratch in Dublin, we make the space feel elevated without being overdone.
Small Bathroom & Powder Room Remodels
A smaller footprint doesn't mean a smaller impact. We design layouts that make compact bathrooms feel open and functional — wall-mounted vanities, pocket doors, recessed medicine cabinets, and space-saving fixtures that don't compromise on style.
Powder rooms are one of the best places in the house to make a design statement. A bold tile pattern, a standout vanity, and the right sconce lighting can completely transform a room guests actually notice. We handle the full scope — plumbing, ventilation, lighting, tile, and trim — even in tight spaces where every inch matters. These projects move faster than a full remodel, but the quality and attention to detail is exactly the same.
Walk-In Shower Installation & Tub-to-Shower Conversions
We design and install frameless glass enclosures, curbless entries, built-in niches, linear drains, and custom tile work in large-format porcelain, natural stone, or handmade zellige. Every shower is waterproofed with a Schluter or equivalent membrane system before a single tile goes up — the part you'll never see, and the part that determines whether the shower is still sound in twenty years.
For tub-to-shower conversions, plumbing relocation, subfloor leveling, and drain repositioning are all inside our standard scope of work. We handle everything necessary from start to finish.
Adding a Bathroom & Basement Bathroom Builds
Adding a bathroom where one doesn't exist requires coordination across every trade from the slab up. For basement bathrooms, we cut and trench the concrete to run new drain lines and water supply, then tie into your existing sewer system. From there the build follows the same sequence as any full bathroom — framing, rough-in plumbing and electrical, drywall, waterproofing, tile, cabinetry, countertops, paint, finish electrical, accessories, and final clean.
Below-grade work also means managing moisture. We waterproof walls and floors before finishing, install proper ventilation to prevent humidity issues, and ensure code-compliant egress where required.
Whether you're finishing a basement in Westerville and need a full bath to support a guest suite, or adding a half bath to a main floor in Worthington, we design the layout, pull permits, and build it from slab to fixtures — all under one roof.
Aging-in-Place & Accessible Bathroom Remodels
Safer bathrooms that still look like high-end renovations. We build ADA-informed spaces with curbless showers, integrated grab bars in designer finishes, comfort-height vanities, non-slip tile, wider doorways, and handheld shower fixtures with thermostatic valves.
Grab bars come in brushed brass, matte black, and polished nickel — not hospital chrome. Shower benches are built in, not bolted on. Everything is designed with both safety and aesthetics in mind, whether you're planning ahead for long-term livability or adapting a bathroom for a family member's current needs.
We're experienced working in older Columbus homes, where accessibility upgrades often overlap with structural and plumbing work.
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Columbus, Ohio
What a bathroom remodel costs in Columbus comes down to three things: the size of the room, whether the layout changes, and the finish level you choose. A cosmetic refresh that reuses existing plumbing locations sits at the low end. A primary bath where the shower and vanity trade places — new drain lines, new supply, new framing — sits at the top.
We price every bathroom to its actual scope — no per-square-foot shortcuts, no menu pricing. After a walkthrough we put together a line-item estimate so you can see where the money goes and adjust before anything gets ordered. That said, you deserve a real number before you pick up the phone. Here's where the bathrooms we build in Columbus actually land.
| Project type | Typical investment (2026) | Est. construction* |
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| Powder Room / Cosmetic Refresh | $15,000 – $35,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Full Bath — Same Layout | $30,000 – $70,000 | 5–8 weeks |
| Primary / High-End Some layout change | $70,000 – $130,000 | 8–12 weeks |
| Luxury Primary Suite Footprint expansion | $130,000 – $200,000 | 12–18 weeks |
Our Bathroom Renovation Process
Every bathroom renovation we do in Columbus follows the same five stages, so you know what's happening and when.
1. Consultation. We walk the space, talk through how you use it and what isn't working, and get a read on your budget range before we design anything.
2. Design and selections. Layout drawings and 3D renderings, then tile, vanity, countertop, fixture, and lighting selections. You see the finished bathroom before demo starts.
3. Permits. We pull permits and schedule inspections with the right jurisdiction. Columbus, Upper Arlington, Dublin, and Worthington all run their own review process and their own timelines, and we build those into the schedule.
4. Construction. Demo, framing, rough-in plumbing and electrical, drywall, waterproofing, tile, cabinetry, countertops, paint, finish electrical, accessories, final clean. One team, one point of contact.
5. Walkthrough. We go through the space with you and close out the punch list before we call it done.
Why Columbus Homeowners Hire Elevate for Bathroom Remodeling
Choosing a bathroom remodeling contractor is mostly a question of trust. Tile and waterproofing are hidden work — you can't inspect them once they're finished, so who does them matters more than what they cost.
A decade in Central Ohio. Elevate was founded in 2016 by Michael Freed, a Columbus native and Ohio State graduate. We've been remodeling bathrooms in these neighborhoods long enough to know what's behind the walls before we open them.
Licensed and Insured. We use fully licensed, expert subcontractors and offer a 1-year workmanship warranty, in addition to the coverage provided by our subcontractors and vendors.
One team, one point of contact. Michael is on your project from the first walkthrough to the final punch list. You're not handed off to a project manager who wasn't in the design conversation.
You see it before we build it. Every bathroom includes 2D layouts and 3D renderings. You approve the finished design — and the price tied to it — before demo starts.
Cabinetry built in Ohio. We offer fully custom vanities that are Amish-made.
4.9 stars on Google across every project type we build.
Bathrooms in Older Columbus Homes
Most of the bathrooms we remodel were built between the 1920s and the 1970s, and the era tells you a lot about what we'll find behind the walls.
Pre-war homes in Clintonville, Bexley, and Old Arlington usually have plaster over wood lath, cast iron waste lines, and a single small bathroom that was generous by 1928 standards. Galvanized supply lines are common and typically need replacing as part of the scope.
Post-war ranches and split-levels in Upper Arlington, Worthington, and Grandview Heights tend to have one full hall bath with a tub-shower combo, a single vanity, and almost no storage. These are the most common candidates for a tub-to-shower conversion and a double vanity.
Homes built in the 1990s and later in Dublin, Powell, and Lewis Center usually have the square footage but builder-grade finishes and awkward layouts — oversized garden tubs nobody uses, cramped shower stalls, and vanities that waste the wall.
We scope for what these homes usually hide and build contingencies into the estimate, so a surprise inside a wall doesn't turn into a surprise on your invoice.
Recent Columbus Bathroom Projects
We've been designing and building bathrooms across Columbus and Central Ohio since 2016. Below are a few recent projects — each one designed, managed, and built by our own team.
Dublin Primary Bath Remodel
Full primary bath transformation in Dublin featuring a floor-to-ceiling marble look slab shower, custom oak vanity, quartz countertops, brass hardware and designer lighting.
Upper Arlington Hall Bath Remodel
A bold yet refined bathroom remodel in Upper Arlington featuring a custom navy fluted vanity, marble countertop, brass fixtures, and gold-framed mirror.
Upper Arlington Primary Bath Remodel
Primary bath remodel in Upper Arlington with a custom gray vanity, marble tile shower surround, brass and mixed-metal fixtures, and large-format slate flooring.
Added Bath in Upper Arlington Basement
A full bathroom built from scratch in an unfinished Upper Arlington basement — green handmade tile, modern vanity, and brass fixtures throughout.
What Columbus Homeowners Say About Our Bathroom Work
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We take pride in delivering exceptional remodeling experiences and lasting results.
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We had a great experience with our kitchen and bathroom remodel from start to finish. The quality of the work was excellent, and the attention to detail really shows in the finished spaces.”
Mirelle · Dublin
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We needed to update our kitchen, guest bathroom, and half-bath before putting our house on the market — all on a very tight deadline. Michael, the owner, was present, communicative, collaborative, and honest every step of the way.”
Amanda · Westerville
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We recently hired Michael with Elevate Remodeling for a kitchen and half-bath remodel, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the communication was outstanding. We always knew exactly what to expect and when.”
Christina · Westerville
Bathroom Remodeling FAQs
COMMON QUESTIONS
Thoughtful answers about bathroom layouts, cabinetry, remodeling process, and construction planning.
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Most Columbus bathroom remodels fall between $15,000 and $200,000, depending on whether the layout changes and what finishes you choose. A powder room refresh in the existing footprint starts around $15,000. A full hall bath with new tile and a shower conversion typically runs $30,000 to $70,000. Primary baths with layout changes run $70,000 to $130,000, and a full primary suite expansion can reach $200,000.
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On-site construction runs two to eighteen weeks depending on scope. The full project takes longer, because custom vanities need eight to twelve weeks from approved drawings and shower glass can't be measured until tile is set. Most full bathroom remodels span a few months start to finish. We build those lead times into your schedule up front.
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Cosmetic work — paint, hardware, fixtures staying in place — usually doesn't. Anything involving plumbing relocation, electrical changes, or structural work does. Columbus, Upper Arlington, Dublin, and Worthington each run their own review process with their own timelines. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections as part of the project.
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Yes. Many bathroom renovation and remodeling projects involve improving the overall layout and functionality of the space. We frequently reconfigure showers, vanities, linen storage, and plumbing layouts to create bathrooms that feel more open, functional, and tailored to everyday living.
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Absolutely. Many homeowners choose to replace underused tubs with larger walk-in showers featuring custom tile, glass enclosures, built-in niches, benches, and improved storage. These updates often make the space feel larger and more functional.
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Yes. We work with high-quality custom and Amish-built cabinetry options that allow for personalized sizing, storage solutions, finishes, and design details. This helps create bathrooms that feel cohesive and thoughtfully designed for the home.
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Yes. We guide homeowners through material and finish selections including tile, vanities, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, mirrors, hardware, paint colors, and flooring. We have excellent trade partners with showrooms by appointment, or we can deliver samples to you. Our goal is to create a timeless, cohesive design that fits both the home and the homeowner’s style.
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Yes. Many bathroom remodels focus on improving storage and functionality without increasing the overall footprint. We regularly incorporate custom vanities, recessed niches, linen storage, and smarter layouts to maximize usable space.
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In most cases, the bathroom being remodeled will be temporarily out of service during construction. However, many homeowners remain in the home throughout the project depending on the number of bathrooms available and the scope of work.
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Yes. We coordinate all necessary plumbing, electrical, and construction work as part of the remodeling process. When permits are required, we also manage permitting and inspections.
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The process begins with an in-home consultation where we discuss your goals, the functionality of the current space, design preferences, and overall vision for the remodel. From there, we develop a detailed plan tailored to your home and project priorities.
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We provide bathroom remodeling and renovation services throughout Columbus and surrounding communities including Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Dublin, Worthington, Bexley, Powell, Clintonville, Lewis Center, Westerville and more. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, reach out and we’ll confirm.
Still have questions?
Every remodeling project is different. We’re happy to walk through your space, discuss ideas, and help you understand what’s possible for your home.
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