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Bathroom remodeling in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

White Bear Lake homes span a century and we build across all of it, from cottages near downtown to the 1980s builds ringing the lake. Full remodels run $20,000 to $32,000 for a refined refresh, $35,000 to $60,000 for a full custom primary, and $60,000 to $90,000+ for spa builds, firm in writing and built in 3 weeks by the same certified crew.

Historic + ModernDowntown To ShorelineOlder Plumbing WelcomeEst. 2018
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How much does a bathroom remodel cost in White Bear Lake?

A bathroom remodel in White Bear Lake costs $20,000 to $32,000 for a refined refresh, $35,000 to $60,000 for a full custom primary bath, and $60,000 to $90,000 or more for a spa build. Shower and tub replacements start at $12,000. The written proposal is firm for the scoped work.

The homes we work in here

White Bear Lake carries the widest range of housing on our schedule: early-1900s cottages with character and quirks, mid-century ramblers, and 1980s family homes. The older houses bring galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains, and framing that predates every code book, and those are conditions we scope on paper rather than discover on day 4.

The reward is worth it. A century-old home with a correctly built modern bathroom is one of the best combinations in the east metro, and the walkable downtown keeps these houses in demand.

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THE OLD-HOUSE QUESTION

Will the price change once you open the walls of an older home?

Your number is firm for the scoped work. In a pre-1960 house we scope the known unknowns before pricing: we check supply lines, drain material, subfloor condition, and framing at the consultation. Anything demolition still reveals gets documented, priced, and approved by you in a written change order before work continues.

Older homes hold 4 conditions that catch inexperienced crews. Here is how each one gets handled before it becomes a surprise.

01

Galvanized supply lines

Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside and chokes flow long before it leaks. If we find it feeding the bathroom, replacing the run while the wall is open costs a fraction of doing it later, and we price that in the proposal rather than after demo.

02

Cast-iron drains

Cast iron often has decades left, and sometimes it does not. We check the condition and the slope at the consultation. Where it needs replacing, the work happens while the floor is open, which is the only affordable moment it will ever have.

03

Subfloor and framing that predate the code book

Older joist spans, notched framing, and layers of past repairs all affect whether a floor can carry stone or accept a curbless shower. We check deflection before promising either one.

04

Walls that are nowhere near square

A century-old bathroom is out of square in every direction, and tile is unforgiving about it. The layout gets drawn to the actual measurements so the cuts land where the eye forgives them rather than tapering across the most visible wall.

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White Bear Lake projects, summarized

Investment
$20,000–$90,000+ across the 3 bands, firm in writing. Replacements from $12,000.
Typical project
Refresh-band rebuilds and walk-in showers in older homes; tub-to-shower conversions in 1980s primaries.
Old-house conditions
Supply, drain, subfloor, and framing get scoped at the consultation and priced into the one written number.
Timeline
3-week builds, dates in writing before demo.
Permits
We coordinate required plumbing and electrical permits with the City of White Bear Lake, with inspections inside the build window.
Who builds it
Shawn leads every remodel and sets tile alongside his crew. Licensed plumbing and electrical contractors handle their own trades.
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CTY. 04.P / A CLIENT’S WORDS
★★★★★

“Shawn and his dad tiled our bathroom, laundry and bar area. Fantastic job. I can not say enough about the great workmanship, and work ethics. Very respectful of our home. We have already passed their company onto our neighbors.”

Juliette W. · Google Review, Apr 2025
One hour in your White Bear Lake bathroom, and you leave with the number.
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Questions White Bear Lake homeowners ask first.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in White Bear Lake?
A bathroom remodel in White Bear Lake costs $20,000 to $32,000 for a refined refresh, $35,000 to $60,000 for a full custom primary bath, and $60,000 to $90,000 or more for a spa build. Shower and tub replacements start at $12,000. The written proposal is firm for the scoped work.
Will the price change once you open the walls?
Your number is firm for the scoped work. We scope supply lines, drain material, subfloor, and framing at the consultation so the known conditions are already priced. Anything demolition still reveals gets documented, priced, and approved by you in a written change order before work continues.
Can you work with older plumbing and framing?
Yes, and it is a large share of what we do in this city. Galvanized supply, cast-iron drains, and out-of-square framing all get checked before pricing rather than discovered mid-build.
Do you serve the downtown and shoreline neighborhoods?
Yes, across White Bear Lake and out along the shoreline, plus Mahtomedi, Birchwood Village, Willernie, and Dellwood next door.
Is a 100-year-old house worth remodeling?
The bones in these homes are usually excellent and the layouts have already proven themselves. What has run out is the plumbing and the finishes, and both are replaceable. A character home with a correctly built modern bathroom holds its value well in this market.
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Start with an hour in your own bathroom.

Shawn comes out, measures the room, and looks at what is behind the walls before he gives you a number. In an older home that half hour is the difference between a firm price and a guess.

STEP 01

Tap the button and tell us about your project in a quick 2-minute form.

STEP 02

Pick your consultation time right on the calendar, on the spot.

STEP 03

Your confirmation arrives instantly, and we show up ready to measure.

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