Bathroom Remodeling in Des Moines, IA
Looking for bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms in Des Moines, IA? Call Global Home Views and we connect your project with a contractor who does this work. Bathroom remodels done waterproof-first - tub-to-shower conversions, full gut renovations, tile showers and accessible walk-in builds. The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972.
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Bathroom Remodeling cost in Des Moines
Typical Des Moines range: $7,800 - $34,450 per bathroom. Reflects Iowa labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
Waterproofing is the whole job. Tile is a wear surface, not a water barrier - what keeps water out of the framing is the membrane behind it, and a shower built without a proper pan and bonded membrane will rot the subfloor whatever it looks like.
Tub-to-shower conversions are the most requested change and the most commonly botched, usually at the curb and the drain: the pan has to slope to the drain evenly or water sits against the curb and finds the gap.
Freeze-thaw cycling is the governing condition. Water that gets into masonry, grout or a roof detail expands when it freezes and widens the gap it entered through.
What the job includes
- Tub-to-shower conversion
- Waterproof pan and membrane systems
- Tile shower and wet-room builds
- Vanity, toilet and fixture replacement
- Exhaust ventilation sized and ducted
- Grab bars and accessible layouts
Homes in Des Moines and bathroom remodeling work
Public figures for the city of Des Moines in Polk County, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972.1 Older bathrooms often hide a rotted subfloor at the tub and cast-iron drains; the quote should include an allowance for what is found when the tub comes out. The stock is old by national standards: 70% of Des Moines's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 9% since 2010.1 Housing in Des Moines is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 26% in buildings of five or more units.1
Annual precipitation is about 37 inches, with 9 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 60% of occupied homes in Des Moines are owner-occupied (72% statewide).1 Owner-occupied homes in Des Moines are older than rentals: a median build year of 1956 against 1975.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Building permits in Des Moines are normally issued by the city building department.4,5 Plumbing permits are filed with the city building department by the contractor.
| Before 1940 | 26.7% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 22.3% |
| 1960-1979 | 21.4% |
| 1980-1999 | 13% |
| 2000-2009 | 7.4% |
| 2010 or later | 9.2% |
Sources and notes (5)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Des Moines Intl Ap, 3.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Des Moines, IA?
Most bathroom remodeling projects in Des Moines, IA land between $7,800 and $34,450, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Usually one to three weeks. Tile showers add time because the waterproofing and mortar bed have to cure before tile.
How old are the homes in Des Moines?
The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972. The stock is old by national standards: 70% of Des Moines's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 9% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What kind of housing does Des Moines have?
Housing in Des Moines is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 26% in buildings of five or more units. 60% of occupied homes in Des Moines are owner-occupied (72% statewide). Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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