Kansas City Bathroom Remodeling

Most bathroom remodel problems start before demo day.

Five Fold plans, builds, and manages the details that determine whether the finished bathroom simply looks better or actually works better.

Service area
Johnson County + Greater Kansas City
First step
A focused 10–15 minute conversation
Approach
Planning, scope, selections + construction coordination
Completed bathroom with a glass walk-in shower, white tile, open shelves and a white toilet

Five Fold project photography

Plan the Room, Not Just the Finishes

Bathroom remodeling built around the way you live.

A bathroom can be visually dated and still have a deeper problem: the room no longer supports the way your household starts and ends the day.

For homeowners across Johnson County and the Kansas City metro, remodeling is an opportunity to reconsider layout, storage, lighting, ventilation, shower or tub access, plumbing fixtures, and the use of every square foot not simply replace what is already there.

  • Poor layout or difficult circulation
  • Inadequate storage and counter space
  • Aging finishes or deteriorated materials
  • Shower and tub configurations that no longer fit
  • Lighting, ventilation, or fixture concerns
  • Square footage that could work harder

Featured Five Fold Project

One room, rebuilt from the inside out.

This real photo sequence follows the room from its earlier finishes to the completed bathroom. The visual change is the result; the preparation, sequencing, and coordination shown in the record are what make that finish possible.

Earlier bathroom condition with blue square tile, patterned wallpaper, an enclosed shower and a single vanity
Earlier condition
Completed bathroom view with a glass walk-in shower, white wall tile, a penny tile shower floor and a white vanity
Completed room
Starting point

An enclosed shower and aging surfaces defined the room.

The earlier photographs show blue square tile, patterned wallcovering, open shelving, a single vanity, and a framed shower enclosure.

Work visible in the record

Preparation and sequencing came before the finish.

The construction photographs show wallboard, shower-area preparation, floor and wall tile installation, a recessed niche, and finish stage coordination.

Finished result

A brighter palette now reads as one connected room.

White wall tile, small-format shower-floor tile, stone-look flooring, blue-gray walls, a white vanity, and a glass enclosure now read as one room.

A Real Project in Progress

See a bathroom remodel take shape.

Finished photography matters. So does the work that comes before it. These images show the visible progression without assigning an unsupported schedule, product specification, or trade claim.

Existing bathroom before remodeling with blue tile, patterned wallpaper, a white vanity and an enclosed shower
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Before

The existing room and its finish relationships are documented before construction.

Bathroom construction stage with cement board installed around the shower and exposed plumbing at the floor
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Cleared + preparedPreparation

Finished surfaces are gone and the room is ready for the next layers.

Bathroom walls and ceiling prepared with taped wallboard, cement board at the shower and electrical boxes in place
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Wall + ceiling preparation

Board, seams, openings, and room surfaces begin to define the build.

Bathroom shower base with small white tile and green surface preparation on the surrounding shower walls
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Shower preparation

The shower base, curb, drain, and prepared wall surfaces take shape before wall tile.

White shower wall tile being installed above a small-format tiled shower floor and gray curb
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Tile installationTile + finish work

Wall tile, shower-floor tile, niche, curb, and room flooring establish the finish geometry.

Bathroom under construction with the glass shower enclosure installed beside an unfinished vanity
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Glass + finish coordination

The enclosure is in place while the vanity and remaining room details continue.

Completed bathroom with a white vanity, marble-look countertop, mirror, glass shower and blue-gray walls
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Completed bathroom

The finished vanity, lighting, paint, flooring, glass, tile and hardware come together as one coordinated room.

Bathroom Remodeling Scope

The room works when every layer works together.

Five Fold can shape the right scope around the existing room, homeowner priorities, and the decisions that need to be resolved before construction.

01

Plan the space

  • Primary, guest + hall bathrooms
  • Layout modifications
  • Walk-in showers
  • Tub-to-shower conversions when appropriate
  • Vanities, cabinetry + storage

02

Coordinate the systems

  • Plumbing fixture coordination
  • Lighting + electrical coordination
  • Ventilation considerations
  • Trade sequencing
  • Material and selection coordination

03

Complete the finishes

  • Custom tile + flooring
  • Shower surrounds + niches
  • Drywall + paint
  • Finish carpentry
  • Fixtures, hardware + closeout details

The Five Fold Process

A clear path from first conversation to closeout.

Each project earns its scope. The process is designed to surface the important decisions early and keep communication clear as the work moves forward.

  1. 01

    Tell us about the project

    Share the room, the problems you want to solve, and what is prompting the remodel.

  2. 02

    10–15 minute conversation

    We discuss priorities, general scope, location, timing considerations, and whether the project appears to be a fit.

  3. 03

    On-site walkthrough

    If the project appears aligned, the next step is a closer look at the room, existing conditions, and practical opportunities.

  4. 04

    Scope, planning + selections

    Layout, materials, fixtures, coordination needs, and expectations are developed into the appropriate planning path.

  5. 05

    Construction + coordination

    Five Fold manages the agreed scope, schedule, material flow, communication, and trade sequencing through construction.

  6. 06

    Closeout

    The project concludes with final details, a walkthrough, and a clear review of the completed work.

Close view of the glass shower enclosure meeting the tiled curb and bathroom floor
Transitions, edges and interfaces are part of the project—not afterthoughts.

Why Five Fold

The visible finish depends on the work you do not see.

Decisions before demolition

Layout, selections, plumbing, electrical needs, waterproofing approach, material coordination, and sequencing are addressed as parts of one plan.

One accountable remodeling partner

Homeowners have one team responsible for keeping scope, communication, schedule, materials, and trade coordination connected.

Attention from rough work through closeout

The project is managed across the hidden layers, finish interfaces, final details, and walkthrough—not only the most photogenic moments.

Bathroom Investment

The right budget starts with the right scope.

A useful bathroom-remodel conversation should explain what drives the investment—not force every room into a range before the details are understood.

Common investment drivers

  • RoomSize, existing conditions and access
  • LayoutWall changes and plumbing relocation
  • ShowerSystem, size, glass and tile complexity
  • StorageVanity, cabinetry and custom details
  • SystemsLighting, electrical and ventilation needs
  • SelectionsFixtures, tile, flooring and finish level

After the room and priorities are understood, Five Fold can guide the appropriate scope and planning path before construction begins.

Questions Before You Remodel

Useful answers, before the work begins.

Every bathroom and jurisdiction is different. These answers outline how Five Fold approaches the early conversation without promising a scope before seeing the room.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

Cost depends on room size, existing conditions, layout changes, plumbing relocation, the shower system, tile complexity, cabinetry, fixtures, electrical work, and finish selections. Five Fold begins by understanding the room and priorities, then develops the appropriate scope and planning path.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

Duration depends on scope, existing conditions, material lead times, inspections where applicable, and the sequence of coordinated work. A realistic schedule should follow scope and selection decisions rather than precede them.

Can we stay in the house during construction?

Often, homeowners can remain at home, but the answer depends on how many bathrooms are available, the work area, household needs, and the agreed construction plan. Five Fold discusses access and disruption during planning.

Do bathroom remodels require permits?

Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the work involved. Layout, plumbing, electrical, structural, and ventilation changes can affect what is required. The applicable requirements should be confirmed for the specific address and scope.

When should selections be made?

Key selections should be resolved early enough to confirm fit, compatibility, lead times, installation requirements, and the construction sequence. Late or mismatched selections can create avoidable changes and delays.

Can Five Fold change the bathroom layout?

Layout changes can be evaluated as part of planning. Feasibility depends on the room, structure, plumbing, electrical needs, ventilation, code considerations, and the investment level that makes sense for the project.

Can a tub be replaced with a walk-in shower?

In many rooms, a tub-to-shower conversion can be considered. The best approach depends on the footprint, drain and supply locations, entry conditions, waterproofing, glass, and how the household wants to use the room.

How is shower waterproofing handled?

Water management is a system, not a single finish. The appropriate assembly should account for the shower base, drain, walls, penetrations, niches, curb or entry, transitions, and compatibility between specified materials.

When should I contact Five Fold?

Reach out when you can describe what is not working and what you want the room to do better. You do not need every finish selected before the first 10–15 minute conversation.

Where We Work

Bathroom remodeling across Johnson County and Greater Kansas City.

Five Fold works with homeowners in Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Fairway, Lenexa, Shawnee, Olathe, and surrounding Kansas City communities.

Not sure whether your home is within the current service area? Include the project address when you reach out and the team can confirm fit during the initial conversation.

Start With a 10–15 Minute Conversation

Thinking about remodeling your bathroom?

Share a few basic details about the room and what you want to change. Five Fold will follow up, begin with a short conversation, and determine whether an on-site walkthrough makes sense.

Start Planning Your Bathroom

You’ve seen our work, now let’s see if we’re the right fit for your project. Tell us a few details and we’ll reach out to schedule your consultation. No pressure, no obligation.

Let’s Talk About Your Project

  • No pressure, no obligation

  • Quick 10–15 minute initial call

  • Clear next steps after we connect

We’re typically a great fit for homeowners planning mid-to-large remodeling projects.