How long does bathroom demolition take?

Most bathroom demolition projects are completed within one day, though larger or more complex spaces may require additional time. A standard half bath might be demolished in just a few hours, while a spacious primary bathroom with extensive tile work could take up to three days. Factors that extend the timeline include discovering hazardous materials, addressing unexpected structural issues, or working with difficult-to-remove fixtures. Professional crews can complete projects more efficiently than DIY efforts due to their specialized tools and experience.

What should I do to prepare my home for bathroom demolition?

Before demolition begins, remove all personal belongings, toiletries, and decorative items from the bathroom. Create dust barriers by covering doorways and vents with plastic sheeting secured with painter's tape. Shut off water supply valves and electrical circuits serving the bathroom to prevent accidents. Establish a clear pathway from the bathroom to your home's exterior for debris removal. If you have only one bathroom, make alternative arrangements for facilities during the project duration. Protect the flooring in adjacent areas with drop cloths or protective coverings.

Can I live in my home during bathroom demolition?

Remaining in your home during bathroom demolition is feasible with proper planning. The process generates considerable noise, dust, and disruption primarily during working hours. Households with multiple bathrooms can simply use alternative facilities during the project. For homes with a single bathroom, you'll need temporary solutions such as arrangements with neighbors or nearby facilities. The most intensive demolition lasts between one and three days, after which dust and noise levels decrease substantially. Some homeowners choose to schedule short trips during the most disruptive phase of the project.

Top-Rated Bathroom Remodelings Experts in Spirit Lake, IA

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

100 local quotes requested

You deserve a bathroom that is more than just your everyday shower or tub. At Bath Planet, we put our expertise to work to create a spa-like retreat in the comfort of your own home, all without disrupting your daily routine! Our innovative process is engineered to transform your bathroom in as little as a day. Using only the most skilled craftsmen and custom-fabricated products, we’ll revamp your outdated bathroom into your favorite room in the house! Bath Planet has also earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal for installing top-quality products. Not only do we stand by our products, so do the experts who have been evaluating consumer products for one-hundred years. We have an outstanding team of consultants, designers, and installers, and we guarantee to handle your remodel with the utmost professionalism. Our expert installers will always respect your home, your time and your hard-earned money - we guarantee it!

"I had Bath Planet convert my bathtub/shower into a walk-in shower. It went great - from the salesman, James Allbee, to the time frame of the job being performed after the sale to the date completed (3 weeks); and the most praise goes to the installer, AJ (last name unknown), the man who did all of the hard work. He did it alone and in one day. He did an amazing job. He arrived first thing, a little after 8, and was done by 5:30 p.m. I did provide for him, my garage so that he had a place to work and cut material, etc. He had his own heater and work table in there and could close the garage if he needed or wanted. He first removed my glass sliding doors, then removed the shower walls, removed the dry wall so that the 2x4's and insulation were exposed to be able to get to the pipes and plumbing, and then replace all of that, including the drain all the way down to the main cast iron pipe or stack in the basement. He next broke up the porcelain covered cast iron bathtub with a rubber sledgehammer - removed all of the debris and hauled that stuff out in trash bags or carried out the large pieces and put in his work van. He then put in new wood or greenboard I believe it is called for the new walls and put a section on the floor where the tub used to be, before placing in the new basin. AJ also extended the pipe for the shower head so that it now is higher than it was, which was much appreciated and I didn't even have to request he do that but I love that it is up higher now. He next put up the lovely madeira granite acrylic that extends all the way up to my ceiling. He installed all the fixtures that I purchased as I showed him where I wanted the shelves and safety bars installed. He then installed the tall glass shower sliding doors and did the final things such as putting the silicone sealant where it needed to be applied. He cleaned up after himself. I am so pleased and absolutely LOVE my new shower. I feel like I am showering in a fancy hotel."

Julie R on February 2022

You deserve a bathroom that is more than just your everyday shower or tub. At Bath Planet, we put our expertise to work to create a spa-like retreat in the comfort of your own home, all without disrupting your daily routine! Our innovative process is engineered to transform your bathroom in as little as a day. Using only the most skilled craftsmen and custom-fabricated products, we’ll revamp your outdated bathroom into your favorite room in the house! Bath Planet has also earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal for installing top-quality products. Not only do we stand by our products, so do the experts who have been evaluating consumer products for one-hundred years. We have an outstanding team of consultants, designers, and installers, and we guarantee to handle your remodel with the utmost professionalism. Our expert installers will always respect your home, your time and your hard-earned money - we guarantee it!

"I had Bath Planet convert my bathtub/shower into a walk-in shower. It went great - from the salesman, James Allbee, to the time frame of the job being performed after the sale to the date completed (3 weeks); and the most praise goes to the installer, AJ (last name unknown), the man who did all of the hard work. He did it alone and in one day. He did an amazing job. He arrived first thing, a little after 8, and was done by 5:30 p.m. I did provide for him, my garage so that he had a place to work and cut material, etc. He had his own heater and work table in there and could close the garage if he needed or wanted. He first removed my glass sliding doors, then removed the shower walls, removed the dry wall so that the 2x4's and insulation were exposed to be able to get to the pipes and plumbing, and then replace all of that, including the drain all the way down to the main cast iron pipe or stack in the basement. He next broke up the porcelain covered cast iron bathtub with a rubber sledgehammer - removed all of the debris and hauled that stuff out in trash bags or carried out the large pieces and put in his work van. He then put in new wood or greenboard I believe it is called for the new walls and put a section on the floor where the tub used to be, before placing in the new basin. AJ also extended the pipe for the shower head so that it now is higher than it was, which was much appreciated and I didn't even have to request he do that but I love that it is up higher now. He next put up the lovely madeira granite acrylic that extends all the way up to my ceiling. He installed all the fixtures that I purchased as I showed him where I wanted the shelves and safety bars installed. He then installed the tall glass shower sliding doors and did the final things such as putting the silicone sealant where it needed to be applied. He cleaned up after himself. I am so pleased and absolutely LOVE my new shower. I feel like I am showering in a fancy hotel."

Julie R on February 2022

KJ Drywall Inc

3443 S Harmony Dr

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Approved Pro

KJ Drywall Inc

3443 S Harmony Dr

4.00(

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Approved Pro

232 local quotes requested

14 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 12 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in drywall work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job was done to satisfaction. I would not recommend due to the lack of communication and time management, I was scheduled for for an early appointment and no one showed, after I called it was pushed multiple times after that. I did agree to the price, but after consulting others I paid way too much for what was done. When it came time for the gentleman to collect payment you bet he was ontime, even a bit early."

Chris P on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 12 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in drywall work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job was done to satisfaction. I would not recommend due to the lack of communication and time management, I was scheduled for for an early appointment and no one showed, after I called it was pushed multiple times after that. I did agree to the price, but after consulting others I paid way too much for what was done. When it came time for the gentleman to collect payment you bet he was ontime, even a bit early."

Chris P on April 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd

4.82(

941

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd

4.82(

941

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

RC HOMES & REMODELING

1423 PRAIRIE DRIVE

No reviews

RC HOMES & REMODELING

1423 PRAIRIE DRIVE

No reviews

37 years of experience

I am a hand on guy with all my jobs! I have a few sub if I need them and I have a couple men that work for me full time.

FRASE & CO CONSTRUCTION

612 S Madison Ave

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FRASE & CO CONSTRUCTION

612 S Madison Ave

2.75(

4

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Free onsite estimate

Frase Construction Inc is a locally owned and operated business in the Ottumwa area since 1999. Business owner, Jeremy Frase invites you to come visit his showroom, complete with a large variety of retail products. Frase Construction specializes in new construction and remodeling. Serves include: - Roofing - Additions - Windows - Siding - Kitchens & Baths - Cabinets - Concrete - Electrical - Plumbing - Decks - Garages - General contractors - Designed build - Egress Windows - Casement Windows - Energy Efficient Windows - Skylights - Sliding Windows - Storm Windows - Installation - New Construction - Remdeling - Repair - Wood Shake roofs and Shingles - Maintenance - Green Building - Residential - Commercial - Metal - Wood - Fiberglass - Vinyl - Driveways - Concrete removal - Concrete Coloring - Walls - Foundations - Decorative Concrete - Concrete Cutting - Stairs - Patios - Sidewalks - Stamped Concrete - Industrial - Garages - Cabinets - Laminate - Cabinet hardware - Snow Removal - Ice Removal - Snow Blowing - Snow Plowing - Additions ? - Bathrooms - Decks - Electrical - Kitchens - Plumbing - Roofing - Siding - and more Our project types include: Commerical (Office Buildijngs, Shopping Centers, Car Dealerships and more), Resteraunts, Warehouses, Rental Spaces, Residential (Multi-Family and Tenant Finish) For the best service in the area, give us a call so we can prove to you that you made the right choice.

JAGUAR ENTERPRISES

48 TRYON ST NE

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JAGUAR ENTERPRISES

48 TRYON ST NE

1.00(

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18 years of experience

OWNER-OPERATED. USES SUBS FOR PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL. CHARGES BY THE HOUR. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. NO SERVICE FEE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH E-MAIL. Additional phone: (712) 330-1059.

Midwest Rebuild LLC

Mamie Eisenhower Ave

No reviews

Midwest Rebuild LLC

Mamie Eisenhower Ave

No reviews

3 years of experience

Midwest Rebuild L.L.C. offers quality home improvements, installations, and repairs in the Central and North Central Iowa Regions. This includes home renovations, handyman services, hardwood flooring installation, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, tile installation, baseboard and trim, accent walls, drywall repair, painting, light fixtures, fence repair and installation, carpentry, cabinetry, storage and organization. We are your one stop shop to help tackle all those projects giving you more time to enjoy your home and life. Veteran owned business built on honesty, transparency, reliability and outstanding workmanship. Customer satisfaction is our priority. We take pride in doing things right and with perfection. We will ask questions to find out everything about the job prior to scheduling your appointment. If a job is out of our scope of service, we will let you know up front and provide a professional recommendation, if possible. Make Midwest Rebuild L.L.C. your one stop shop for your home repair needs!

SERVPRO of Spencer & Iowa Great Lakes

411 11TH ST SW

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3

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SERVPRO of Spencer & Iowa Great Lakes

411 11TH ST SW

2.00(

3

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8 years of experience

SERVPRO of Spencer & Iowa Great Lakes understands the anxiety that comes when a water or fire damage hits your home or business. Our professionally trained staff is accustomed to these emergencies, and we strive to minimize the disruption to your life. We are a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup, restoration services, biohazard cleaning, and more. Founded in 1967, SERVPRO has more than 1,800 individually owned and operated franchises. Specializing in residential and commercial damage restoration. Let us take the stress off your shoulders and make your disaster "Like it never even happened."

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd

4.36(

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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd

4.36(

11

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Customers say: Quick response

37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

National Bath Systems

8905 F St

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National Bath Systems

8905 F St

4.56(

16

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Customers say: Quality work

42 years of experience

Bath Fitter of Omaha offers top-quality, durable, customized acrylic bathroom remodeling products and services installed in as little as one day. Corporate location owned and operated by National Bath Systems, LLC., doing business as Bath Fitter.