Sandy, Utah · Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling in Sandy, Utah

1978 bathrooms, 2026 standards.

Half of Sandy’s homes were built between 1970 and 1989, and most of their bathrooms are original: a tub with a fiberglass surround, a cultured-marble vanity, a fan that never quite worked. EKN rebuilds them — walk-in showers, tile, vanities, plumbing — across Sandy from the east bench to the valley floor. Free estimates.

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Remodeled bathroom with a freestanding tub, glass shower, wood vanity and twin mirrors
01 Bathroom Remodeling in Sandy

Bathroom Remodeling for Sandy homes.

A 1970s Sandy bathroom is a known quantity: five-by-eight feet, a 30-inch tub, a single vanity, a toilet that has been replaced once, and behind the walls, copper or galvanized supply lines and a cast-iron drain that have earned retirement. The most common remodel keeps the layout — plumbing stays where it is — and replaces everything visible: tub-to-shower conversion with a tiled or low-curb shower, new tile floor, a real vanity with storage, better lighting and a fan vented outside. Moving fixtures to enlarge a shower is the next step up and needs a permit for the plumbing changes.

Sandy’s split-levels and two-stories usually have two or three bathrooms of the same vintage, and many homeowners do the master first and the hall bath next, or both at once to save on setup. Basement bathrooms in 1980s-finished lower levels are often half-done; finishing them properly is a common add-on.

Because we also do flooring, tile, painting and basement work, a Sandy bathroom remodel can grow into the rest of the floor without a second contractor. And because hard water is a fact of life along the Wasatch Front, we recommend fixtures, glass and grout that stand up to it.

For what bathroom remodeling involves in general — typical projects, Utah conditions and what to mention when you call — see our main Bathroom Remodeling page. This page is about Sandy.

02 Questions

Bathroom Remodeling in Sandy — questions.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Sandy?

Replacing fixtures in the same location generally doesn’t require one; moving plumbing, changing electrical or altering walls does. We tell you which applies and handle the permit when it’s needed.

How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take?

Typically a week or so, because waterproofing, tile and grout each need curing time. We give a schedule with the free estimate.

What will you find behind my 1970s walls?

Often galvanized or early copper supply lines, sometimes a soft subfloor around the tub, occasionally an undersized vent fan. We plan for it and replace what should be replaced while the wall is open.

Can you do two bathrooms at once?

Yes — and it usually saves money. We stage the work so one bathroom stays usable.