Demo and debris haul
We strip the room to the studs, protect your floor path, and haul everything out. That includes the old vanity, toilet, tub or shower pan, tile, and drywall. Most compact baths demo in one day.
Compact bathroom remodels built for real Pocatello homes
Small Bathroom Remodeling Pocatello ID that opens up tight spaces
Small bathroom remodeling Pocatello ID homeowners can count on starts with a plan that respects your square footage. We rebuild compact bathrooms in Bannock County homes so a 5x8 bath works like a much larger one. If your Pocatello small bathroom contractor keeps pushing a generic layout, we measure, rework the plumbing wall, and give you storage that actually fits.
Careful work. Honest options.
About this service
Small Bathroom Remodeling Pocatello ID, Start to Finish
Small bathroom remodeling Pocatello ID is the trade of rebuilding a compact bath, usually 35 to 55 square feet, so it drains, vents, and stores better without adding floor area. We pull the old vanity, reset the toilet flange, and rebuild the wet wall with cement backer board and a waterproofing membrane before a single tile goes down. Most Pocatello baths we open up were built between the 1950s and 1980s, so cast iron drains, undersized exhaust fans, and cracked tile grout are the norm, not the exception.
Pocatello sits at about 4,500 feet, and winter swings from 35 degrees down to single digits, which is hard on grout, silicone caulk, and supply lines in exterior walls. That is why we insulate behind the wet wall and use PEX piping where copper has already pitted. If you have been searching for a small bathroom remodel Pocatello Idaho near me and want a crew that understands older Bannock County housing stock, we schedule a walkthrough, measure the room, and hand you a written scope with real numbers.
- ✓ More usable floor space
- ✓ Moisture control that holds
- ✓ Storage that fits the room
- ✓ Fixtures sized for real use
What's included
What a Small Bath Remodel Covers
Our standard small bath scope covers demo, rough-in, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and finish. Add-ons like moving the toilet flange, replacing cast iron drain lines, or a curbless shower are priced separately so you can see exactly what each change costs.
Plumbing and electrical rough-in
A state-licensed plumber resets the shower valve, toilet flange, and supply lines. A licensed electrician pulls a dedicated 20-amp circuit for the GFCI outlet and wires the exhaust fan with a separate switch leg.
Waterproofing and tile
We hang cement backer board, tape and mud seams, and roll on a waterproofing membrane. Floor and wall tile go down with a wet saw, tile spacers, and a grout float, then we seal the grout after 72 hours of cure.
Fixtures and trim
Vanity, countertop, sink, faucet, toilet, shower trim, and lighting are installed and tested. We use silicone caulk at every wet joint and check the toilet for a level seat and a leak-free flush.
Ventilation and finish
A 110 CFM exhaust fan vented to the exterior replaces the old unit. We patch drywall, prime, paint with a moisture-resistant finish, and clean the room before the final walkthrough.
How it works
How Our Small Bathroom Remodel Runs
We come out, measure the room to the quarter inch, check the drain slope, and test the exhaust fan. You get a written scope with a price range, not a ballpark guess. This visit takes about 45 minutes.
Day one and two we strip the room to the studs, protect the floor path, and haul debris out. A plumber resets the shower valve and toilet flange while an electrician pulls a dedicated 20-amp circuit for the GFCI outlet and fan.
We hang cement backer board, tape and mud the seams, then roll on a waterproofing membrane. Tile goes down with a wet saw and tile spacers, and we set the floor with a laser level so it drains toward the drain, not the door.
Vanity, toilet, faucet, shower trim, and lighting go in. We use a caulking gun with silicone caulk at every wet joint and a grout float to pack the grout lines. This stage usually runs three to four days.
We run the shower for 20 minutes, check for leaks at the valve and drain, and test the fan with a moisture meter. You walk the room with us, we touch up paint, and we hand over a warranty on labor.
STEP 01Walkthrough and measure
We come out, measure the room to the quarter inch, check the drain slope, and test the exhaust fan. You get a written scope with a price range, not a ballpark guess. This visit takes about 45 minutes.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Wet saw
Cuts porcelain tile and ceramic tile cleanly at the edges and around the shower valve. A chipped cut shows at eye level, so we do not freehand it.
Laser level
Sets the floor slope toward the drain and keeps wall tile courses level. In a compact bath, a quarter-inch drift is visible from the doorway.
Moisture meter
Reads the framing and drywall before and after the job. We use it to confirm the exhaust fan is actually drying the room.
Oscillating multi-tool
Cuts drywall and backer board in tight corners without over-cutting into the studs. It saves the framing when we open a wall for a valve.
Caulking gun
Lays a clean bead of silicone caulk at every wet joint, including the tub line and the shower corners. A bad bead is where leaks start.
Stud finder
Locates framing for grab bar blocking, vanity anchors, and recessed medicine cabinets before we cut.
Real results
Before and after.
Small Bathroom Remodeling
5x8 Old Town bath, valve and tile rebuild
A 1950s bath with a leaking shower valve, cracked tile grout, and mold at the tub line. The exhaust fan had quit two winters earlier.
After: New valve, cement backer board, waterproofing membrane, and porcelain tile. A 110 CFM fan vented to the exterior. Twelve working days and the moisture meter read dry after a 20-minute shower test.
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Small Bathroom Remodeling
University Area tub-to-shower conversion
A rental bath with an unused tub taking up 60 inches of a 5x8 room. The tenant wanted a shower and more floor space.
After: Curbless shower with a linear drain and a frameless glass panel. We kept the valve and drain locations, so the permit stayed simple. Ten days and the unit was back on the market.
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Small Bathroom Remodeling
Highland Area exhaust fan and mold fix
A mid-century bath where the fan vented into the attic. Mold had spread across the ceiling and the room stayed steamy for an hour after showers.
After: New 110 CFM fan with rigid duct to a roof cap, replaced drywall, and moisture-resistant paint. We also reset the toilet and swapped a scaled faucet cartridge. Eight days total.
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Small Bath Problems We Fix for Good
Compact baths fail in predictable ways. Here is what we see most in Pocatello homes and how we stop it from coming back.
Ask a pro →Cracked tile grout and mold at the tub line
We remove the old tile and backer, replace any soft framing, and rebuild with cement backer board plus a waterproofing membrane. New grout gets sealed after cure, and silicone caulk at the tub line handles movement.
Faulty exhaust fan that vents into the attic
We install a 110 CFM fan and run rigid duct to a roof or wall cap with a backdraft damper. We verify airflow with a moisture meter reading before and after, so you know the room actually dries.
Running toilet and low water pressure
We rebuild the toilet with a new fill valve and flapper, or replace it with a comfort-height model. For pressure, we test the shower valve and faucet cartridges and swap the failed part rather than the whole fixture.
Leaking shower valve inside the wall
We open the wall, replace the valve body or cartridge, and install a service stop so future repairs do not require demo. Then we re-tile the access panel and test the line under pressure before closing up.
Proof you can check
Licensed, Insured, and Documented
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- State of Idaho Plumbing License · Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
- State of Idaho Electrical License · Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
- TCNA Tile Installation Certification · Tile Council of North America
- OSHA 30 · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Most compact bath remodels in Pocatello run $9,500 to $22,000 in 2026, depending on whether we move plumbing or keep the drain and valve locations. A cosmetic refresh with new tile, vanity, and toilet lands near the low end. Moving the toilet flange, adding a curbless shower, or replacing cast iron drain lines pushes toward the top. We give you a written range after the walkthrough.
Run large-format porcelain tile with tight grout lines, set a floating vanity 10 inches off the floor, and swap the tub for a walk-in shower with a clear glass panel. Light colors help, but layout does more. We also recess the medicine cabinet into the wall cavity and use a wall-hung toilet to expose floor, which visually adds several feet to a 5x8 room.
Plan on 10 to 18 working days for a compact bath, with most jobs landing at 12. Demo and rough-in take two to three days, waterproofing and tile take four to six, and fixtures and finishes take three to four. If we find water damage or need to replace cast iron drain lines, add three to five days. We give you a calendar before demo.
Yes, if you move plumbing, add or relocate a circuit, or change the ventilation. The City of Pocatello requires a plumbing and electrical permit for those changes, and Bannock County follows the same rule outside city limits. Cosmetic work like paint, tile over existing backer, and fixture swaps usually does not need one. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections.
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We measure, we price it in writing, and we show up when we say we will. Call BathFlow Remodeling at +1 986-336-9053 and we will schedule a walkthrough at your Pocatello home this week.
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Call us or send a message and we will get back to you the same business day. We schedule estimates Monday through Friday and can usually get to a Pocatello address within a few days. Tell us what is going on with the bathroom and we will tell you what it takes to fix it.