The Herndon remodel we have already built
Our Herndon project is a full bathroom remodel centered on a walk-in shower finished in clean blue tile. Bathroom Brigade did the work directly, without subcontracting it to another company. We do not publish the address or the homeowner's name, and we have not published a detailed case study yet, so we will not describe more of the scope than the photo shows.
When a full renovation beats fixing one thing
Most Herndon calls start with a single complaint. The fiberglass tub unit is stained and flexes underfoot. The vanity has one drawer. The fan hums and does nothing. The floor tile has cracked along a line that keeps getting longer. The question to answer first is whether fixing that one item solves the problem, or whether the rest of the room is close behind it.
If the floor, the shower and the vanity are all near the end of their life, replacing them in separate projects means opening the same walls and floor more than once and matching new finishes to old ones each time. A full renovation lets you settle the layout before anything is ordered: whether the shower takes over the tub alcove, whether a double vanity is worth giving up a linen closet, whether the toilet can move a few inches to make the door swing work. Those decisions drive plumbing, framing and electrical, so they belong at the start.
What a full bathroom renovation includes
- Layout and design planning for the whole room
- Shower, tub, or a shower/tub conversion
- Tile for the floor, shower surround and backsplash
- Vanity, countertop and fixtures
- Electrical and lighting updates, including the exhaust fan
- Plumbing relocation, when the layout calls for it
We handle the plumbing and electrical work as part of the project. You do not need to find a separate plumber and electrician and then coordinate them yourself.
Herndon homes we see most
The Town of Herndon estimates its housing at about 38% single-family detached homes, 30% townhouses and 32% apartments and condominiums. Townhouse bathrooms are often stacked over one another, so a leak or a drain change can affect the room below. Detached homes tend to have more room to rearrange, but older ones can hide original shutoff valves and drains that are worth replacing while the walls are open. Condo bathrooms can involve shared plumbing and association rules, so we start those by asking what the association allows.
Permits inside and outside town limits
If your home is inside the Town of Herndon, the Town's Building Inspections office issues the permits. The Town states that a building permit is required for all alterations and that electrical, plumbing and mechanical work need separate permits (https://www.herndon-va.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspections/how-do-i-apply-for-a-permit). If your home has a Herndon address but sits outside town limits, Fairfax County's Land Development Services handles it. Our permits page walks through both.
How a full remodel is priced
Bathroom Brigade publishes three reference tiers for full remodels. Basic keeps the same footprint with standard fixtures and tile. Mid-range adds new tile, vanity and shower with some layout changes. High-end means a full layout change, a curbless or custom shower and premium fixtures.
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Same footprint, standard fixtures and tile. | $12,000–$25,000 |
| Mid-Range | New tile, vanity, and shower, with some layout changes. | $25,000–$40,000 |
| High-End | Full layout change, curbless or custom shower, premium fixtures. | $40,000–$70,000+ |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from Bathroom Brigade's published cost guide. They are a planning starting point, not a quote. The written scope for your Herndon bathroom sets the actual price.
Where a project lands depends on tile coverage, whether drains move, the fixture tier, and what turns up once the old floor and walls are open. The cost guide breaks those down.
Have you remodeled a bathroom in Herndon?▸
Yes. Bathroom Brigade completed a full bathroom remodel in Herndon built around a blue tile walk-in shower. Kenney Construction is also based in Herndon.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation in Herndon?▸
Inside town limits, the Town of Herndon requires a building permit for alterations, with separate electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Outside town limits, Fairfax County applies. We confirm what your scope needs.
Can you move the shower or toilet?▸
Often, yes. Plumbing relocation is part of a full remodel when the layout calls for it. It adds cost compared with keeping fixtures where the drains already are, and the floor framing has to be checked first.
How long does a full bathroom renovation take?▸
It depends on scope and inspections. We give you a project-specific timeline with your written estimate rather than a generic number.
Do you subcontract the work?▸
No. Bathroom Brigade is a division of Kenney Construction, and the same licensed, insured and bonded company does the work directly.