A McKinney bathroom remodel like this one typically runs $18,000 to $45,000+ for a full master suite, with guest baths from $8,000 to $20,000. This project paired a spa-style master, anchored by a freestanding soaking tub and a separate walk-in glass shower, with a refreshed guest bath down the hall.
A great bathroom remodel is not about the most expensive tile in the showroom. It is about the choices you live with every morning: a shower that drains right and never leaks, a vanity with storage that actually fits your routine, and surfaces that still look intentional years later. Here is how we turned a dated McKinney master suite into a spa retreat, and brought the guest bath up to match.
The Challenge
Our McKinney homeowners had a builder-grade master bathroom that no longer fit how they lived. An oversized corner garden tub ate up most of the floor and never got used, the shower was cramped, and the finishes were dark and dated. Down the hall, the guest bath felt tired and disconnected from the rest of the home. They wanted a calm, spa-style master and a refreshed guest bath, handled by one accountable team instead of a juggling act of separate plumbers, tile setters, and handymen.
Our Approach
Replaced the unused garden tub with a true spa layout. A sculptural freestanding soaking tub plus a separate, generously sized walk-in glass shower, so the room finally works for both a long soak and a fast morning.
A dual vanity built for storage. Two sinks, soft-close drawers, and a quartz top that wipes clean and holds up to daily use, so the counter stays clear.
Full waterproofing done the right way. Proper shower pan, waterproof membrane, and large-format porcelain tile set to last decades, not just to photograph well on day one.
A guest bath that finally matches. New vanity, tile, lighting, and fixtures pulled the hall bath into the same calm, current palette as the master.
Layout, plumbing, and electrical reworked to code. We repositioned fixtures for better flow and handled every permit and inspection so nothing was hidden behind the walls.
Every UHS bathroom is designed to NKBA layout and safety standards, and we spec EPA WaterSense-labeled fixtures for long-term water efficiency.
What McKinney Homeowners Value
Across McKinney, the homeowners who call us for a bathroom remodel tend to want the same three things: one accountable team instead of coordinating trades themselves, a fixed price they can plan around, and a finish that still feels current five years in. That is the standard we hold on every master bath we build, from Stonebridge Ranch and Craig Ranch to Historic Downtown McKinney.
“On a master bath, the budget should go into the things you touch and stand on every day, the shower waterproofing, the tile setting, the vanity hardware. Those are what make a bathroom still feel new years later, long after the trend-driven choices fade.”
– May N., Owner, UHS Remodeling
Why This Project Matters for McKinney Homeowners
McKinney homes run the full range, from established builds in Eldorado and along Virginia Parkway to newer construction in Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Adriatica, and Tucker Hill. Bathrooms are where dated layouts and quiet water damage hide first. McKinney homeowners deserve a remodeler that pulls the permits, waterproofs properly, and finishes to a standard that protects the value of the home, with the project-management discipline to keep everything on schedule and on budget.
Project Gallery – McKinney Bathroom Remodel
After – Walk-in glass shower with large-format tileAfter – Dual vanity with quartz countertopAfter – Refreshed guest bath in a calm, current palette
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in McKinney, TX?In McKinney, a full master bathroom remodel typically runs from $18,000 to $45,000+, depending on whether you keep or move plumbing, the tile and stone you choose, and whether you add a freestanding tub plus a separate walk-in shower. Guest and hall baths usually fall between $8,000 and $20,000. This project covered both a spa-style master and a refreshed guest bath.What is included in a McKinney master bathroom remodel?A UHS Remodeling master bath includes demolition, plumbing and electrical, full shower waterproofing, freestanding tub and walk-in shower, dual vanity, tile, lighting, fixtures, and all finish work. Everything is quoted fixed-price up front, so there are no surprise change orders mid-project.How long does a bathroom remodel take in McKinney?A single master bathroom remodel in McKinney typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. Doing the master and guest bath together, as in this project, generally runs 5 to 8 weeks depending on tile lead times and fixture delivery. UHS coordinates every trade so the schedule holds.Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in McKinney?Yes. McKinney requires permits for plumbing, electrical, and any structural changes, even when the footprint stays the same. UHS Remodeling pulls every required permit and schedules inspections through McKinney Building Inspections. See our DFW remodeling permit guide for timelines across the metroplex.Should I choose a freestanding tub or a walk-in shower?If the room has space, both is ideal, which is what we did here: a freestanding soaking tub for relaxation and a separate walk-in glass shower for everyday use. In a tighter master, a large walk-in shower is usually the better single choice for both daily use and resale.
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