Bathroom remodeling in West Columbia, SC.
Bathroom remodels for West Columbia homeowners — tub-to-shower conversions, waterproofed tile, vanities, tile floors and ventilation that actually works. We are about 2 miles from our shop — 4 minutes away, in Lexington County.
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West Columbia at a glance
- County: Lexington County
- Estimates: free, written, line by line
- Permits: The City of West Columbia issues residential building permits, with online permitting.
Credentials that matter
- IICRC Certified Firm
- Works with insurance program networks including Alacrity and Contractor Connection
- Building in the Midlands since 2011
- Licensed & insured in South Carolina
- SC Residential Builder License #48882
Local means the permit office, not a slogan.
West Columbia is in Lexington County, about 2 miles from our shop — 4 minutes from our shop on Leaphart Road in West Columbia.
Permits: The City of West Columbia issues residential building permits, with online permitting. Getting that order right is the difference between starting on schedule and losing two weeks before anybody picks up a tool.
We work West Columbia every week, so we know which office to call and how long the inspection queue actually runs. We work all over town — New Brookland, Triangle City, the Avenues, the Saluda Factory area and the River District, plus newer subdivisions like Brookland Mill, Congaree Park and Harvest Glen — and the older streets and the newer subdivisions are genuinely different jobs.
What a bathroom project covers.
Tub-to-shower conversions
Including curbless and low-threshold entries, with the drain and slope planned before demolition rather than improvised.
Waterproofing and tile
A real waterproofing system behind the tile — sheet or liquid membrane, correctly lapped and tested. This is the part that decides whether we are back in five years.
Vanities, tops and fixtures
Vanity, top, mirror, lighting and valve replacement, with supply and drain work brought up to current requirements.
Subfloor, framing and ventilation
Rot repair around toilets and showers, blocking for grab bars while the wall is open, and an exhaust fan ducted to the outside instead of the attic.
What we expect to find here.
The Avenues are older tree-lined bungalow streets; the newer subdivisions came much later, so two houses a mile apart can be forty years apart in construction.
That matters on a remodel, because it decides what is behind the drywall before we quote — and we would rather find it in the estimate than in week three.
Bathroom Remodeling we have built
Photographed on our own jobs across the Midlands. The city is named on each one so you can see exactly where the work was done.
Bathroom remodel in Cayce — stripped to studs, new tiled floor, tiled shower with a built-in niche and a wood double vanity.
How a bathroom actually runs.
We look at the whole wet area
Not just the finishes — the subfloor, the framing, the vent and where water has already been going.
Written scope and price
Fixtures and tile shown as allowances so you can choose without the price moving unpredictably.
Demolition and repair
Down to the studs and subfloor where it matters. Rot and old plumbing get fixed while it is open, not covered up.
Waterproof, tile, set and finish
Membrane installed and checked, tile set, fixtures hung, then a punch walk with you.
Bathroom Remodeling in West Columbia — what we get asked.
Do you actually work in West Columbia?
Yes — every week. We are about 2 miles from our shop — 4 minutes from West Columbia, based on Leaphart Road in West Columbia, and West Columbia is inside our core service area rather than the edge of it.
Who issues the permit in West Columbia?
The City of West Columbia issues residential building permits, with online permitting.
How long does a bathroom take?
A straightforward hall bath is typically two to three weeks. A full master with a tile shower and layout changes runs three to five. Tile is slow work, and it cannot be rushed without showing.
Is a curbless shower realistic in my house?
Often, yes — it depends on joist direction and how much depth we have for the slope. We check the framing before we promise it, because retrofitting the answer later is expensive.
Why does waterproofing cost more with you than some quotes?
Because some quotes do not include it. Tile and grout are not waterproof. If a bid does not name a membrane system, that is the line item that is missing.
Ready to talk about your West Columbia project?
We will come and look, measure it properly, and give you a written scope and price before anybody swings a hammer.
What else we handle here.
Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets, countertops and layout changes.
Learn moreFlooring
Tile, LVP and subfloor repair done properly.
Learn moreWater Damage Restoration
When the leak was found before the remodel was.
Learn moreAll our West Columbia services
Restoration and remodeling across Lexington County — see everything we handle.
Learn moreRestoration & remodeling we provide in West Columbia.
Water damage restoration in West Columbia
Water damage restoration for West Columbia homes — same company, same crew.
Kitchen remodeling in West Columbia
Kitchen remodeling for West Columbia homes — same company, same crew.
Decks & porches in West Columbia
Decks & porches for West Columbia homes — same company, same crew.
Fire & smoke damage
Board-up, cleaning, odor control and full reconstruction.
Storm damage repair
Tree impacts, wind damage and the interior rebuild.
Insurance claim repairs
Documented scopes your adjuster can read.
Nearby Midlands cities we serve.
One shop on Leaphart Road in West Columbia, crews across Lexington and Richland counties every day.
- SC Residential Builder License #48882 (Say Jay Inc.)
- IICRC Certified Firm — water, fire and smoke restoration done to industry standards
- Works with insurance program networks including Alacrity and Contractor Connection
Tell us about the bathroom.
Which bathroom, what you want changed, and whether you are converting a tub to a shower. We will come and look at the framing before we quote.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call (803) 518-9873. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm — and we answer emergencies any hour.
Shop
3190 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm · 24/7 emergency response
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