Lucas Brothers Construction designs and builds bathroom remodels and refreshes for Bowie homeowners. Most Bowie homes were built between the 1960s and 1990s, so many bathrooms still have original tile, tubs, and plumbing that’s ready for an update. You get one project manager, a full written scope, and one fixed price.
What a Bowie bathroom remodel includes
Every bathroom project is different, so we work at two levels:
Refresh. Keep your existing layout and update what you see and use every day: vanity, fixtures, lighting, paint, and finishes. It’s a good fit when the bones of the bathroom are sound and you want it to look and feel new, with less disruption and a smaller investment.
Full remodel. Demolition, updated plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, new tile, vanity, fixtures, and finishes, with layout changes if you want them. It’s the right choice when the space isn’t working, the layout needs to change, or there are issues behind the walls.
Either way, you get one project manager, a full written scope, and one fixed price. We handle the permits and coordinate the trades.
Not sure which you need? That’s what the free visit is for. We’ll walk the space and tell you what makes sense.
What does a bathroom remodel cost in Bowie?
Your investment depends on the type of bathroom and how far you want to go.
Hall bathrooms
The everyday bathroom for family and guests. Usually smaller, with a tub or tub-shower combo.
Refresh (keeps your layout): typically $10,000 to $20,000+
Full remodel: typically starts at $20,000
Primary bathrooms
Larger spaces, often with a separate shower, a double vanity, and more finish options.
Refresh (keeps your layout): typically $15,000 to $30,000+
Full remodel: typically $35,000 to $55,000+
Most bathroom projects are completed within 3-6 weeks.
What moves the number
Layout. Keeping the toilet, shower, and vanity where they are costs less than moving them.
Finish level. Tile, fixtures, and vanity choices move the number more than anything else.
Age and condition of the home. Older homes can need plumbing, framing, or electrical work once the walls are open.
Size and features. A walk-in shower, freestanding tub, or heated floors add to the investment.
The best way to know your number is a free visit. You’ll get a written investment range, so you know whether your project is realistic before you spend anything.
What we plan for in Bowie homes
Bowie’s housing is a mix of ranches, split-levels, colonials, and townhomes, and the age of the house tells us what to expect behind the walls.
Homes from the 1960s and 1970s: Aging galvanized or copper supply lines and cast-iron drains are common. Some homes from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s have aluminum branch wiring, which may need specialized connectors or copper repair. Older wall materials can also turn up, and we plan how to handle them during design.
Homes from the 1980s and 1990s: Many were plumbed with polybutylene, a gray plastic pipe that’s prone to failure. Homeowners often replace it during a remodel.
Because we design before we price, we plan for these conditions up front rather than finding out mid-demo.
Permits and HOA approval for Bowie bathroom remodels
Bowie projects typically need a permit through Prince George’s County DPIE, and the City of Bowie Community Services Department is also part of the process. We handle the applications and inspections.
HOA rules depend on when your neighborhood was built. The original 1960s communities, such as Somerset, Buckingham, Kenilworth, Foxhill, and Tulip Grove, have voluntary civic associations rather than mandatory HOAs. Many newer communities built from the 1980s on, such as Woodmore, Fairwood, Highbridge, and South Lake, have mandatory HOAs with architectural review, which matters most for exterior changes. Not sure about yours? Ask your HOA whether interior work needs approval. We can help prepare any submission.
Not ready for a visit? Try our free project calculator and see a range in about 60 seconds.
Planning a kitchen remodel too? See Kitchen Remodeling in Bowie, MD
Bowie Bathroom Remodeling Questions
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Aging pipes and, in some homes, aluminum wiring are the most common. We plan for them in design so your price doesn’t change when the walls come open.
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Most remodels that move or add fixtures need electrical and plumbing permits through Prince George’s County DPIE and the City of Bowie. We handle them for you.
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It depends on when it was built. Newer communities usually do, and the original 1960s neighborhoods usually don’t. Check with your association, and we’ll help with any approval.
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Yes. We also work in Mitchellville, Glenn Dale, Crofton and surrounding areas.
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Hall bathroom refreshes typically run $10,000 to $20,000+, and full remodels start at $20,000. Primary bathroom refreshes typically run $15,000 to $30,000+, and full remodels $35,000 to $55,000+. A Free visit is the best way for you to find out how much your project will cost.
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Most bathroom remodels are completed in 3 to 6 weeks. We design before we build, so the schedule is planned before work begins, and your project manager confirms the timeline before day one.
