Bathroom Remodeling in West University.
Bathrooms fail from the inside out. In West University homes we routinely open walls and find pan liners that were never lapped correctly, hot-mopped pans past their life, or vents dumping humidity into the attic. Getting waterproofing and ventilation right is the difference between a bath that lasts twenty years and one that fails in five.
Bathroom Remodeling in West University, Texas typically costs $35,000–$65,000 for a mid-range primary bath and $75,000–$150,000 for a custom spa bath, and takes 3–4 weeks of design and selections, then 5–8 weeks on site. Novara Construction is a licensed, insured design-build contractor serving West University Place, TX and surrounding Harris County, handling design, permitting, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
$35,000–$65,000 for a mid-range primary bath and $75,000–$150,000 for a custom spa bath.
Greater Houston market ranges, not a quote. Your number depends on scope, finish level, and existing conditions.
3–4 weeks of design and selections, then 5–8 weeks on site.
Permitting duration varies by jurisdiction — see below for who reviews work in West University.
What's included
- Curbless and wet-room showers with linear drains
- Full waterproofing systems behind tile, not just backer board
- Freestanding tubs, double vanities, and custom storage
- Heated floors, steam, and dedicated ventilation
- Accessible and aging-in-place layouts with blocking for grab bars
West University homes
West U mixes 1930s–50s cottages with 1990s-and-newer two- and three-story rebuilds on 50-foot lots. Cottage owners typically want a kitchen and bath modernization plus a rear or second-story addition; newer-home owners want kitchen re-engineering, primary bath rebuilds, and better outdoor space in a small backyard.
We design the room around the plumbing you have or the plumbing you are willing to move, confirm slab or pier-and-beam access early, and detail the waterproofing assembly before a single tile is ordered.
Who reviews it
The City of West University Place has its own building department with tight lot coverage, height, setback, and tree rules, and construction hours are enforced. We design to those limits and manage permits, inspections, and neighbor notification so the project stays on schedule.
- West University Place
- Southside Place
- Braeswood
- Bellaire border
- Rice Village area
77005 · 77025
Not listed? Call and we'll confirm coverage for your address.
West University questions
Can you do a curbless shower on a slab foundation?
Yes. It requires cutting and re-sloping the slab to recess the shower pan, which we plan for at design and price into the proposal — it is not a surprise change order.
How long does a primary bathroom take?
Five to eight weeks on site for most primary baths, longer if we relocate plumbing walls or add a steam unit.
Can I add a second story in West U?
Frequently, subject to height, setback, and coverage limits and the existing foundation and framing capacity. We verify feasibility during design.
How do you manage construction on a narrow lot?
Staged deliveries, controlled staging areas, protected sidewalks and trees, and strict adherence to permitted work hours.