Andover's 1990s and 2000s housing wave built a lot of bathrooms to builder-grade standards — and builder-grade bathrooms from that era have a specific failure pattern. The fiberglass shower surrounds that were standard in 1995 have crazed, yellowed, and lost their finish. The cultured marble vanity tops with integral sinks have cracks that harbor bacteria. The tile — where builders did use it — was set with non-sanded grout that's been chipping and staining for 20 years. The exhaust fan that was spec'd barely moves enough air to matter.
These aren't catastrophic failures. They're the slow accumulation of builder-grade decisions that seemed adequate at move-in and have been disappointing ever since. A bathroom remodel fixes all of it at once — new shower or tub surround, new vanity, new tile, proper exhaust ventilation, updated plumbing fixtures. When it's done right, the bathroom you avoided redecorating around becomes the one you show people.
Andover's Monarch Landing subdivision, the neighborhoods surrounding Andover Central High School off 21st Street, and the developments along US-54 near the Andover Sports Complex all reflect this same 1990s-2000s builder-grade wave. These neighborhoods are aging into full renovation territory across the board.
Wheatland Construction remodels bathrooms in Andover and Butler County. We're a Veterans Approved Builder (ID: 00899), Home Advisor Certified since 2019, and family-owned since 2018. We pull permits, use our own crews, and build bathrooms that hold up to real daily use.
What Andover Bathroom Remodels Typically Include
The most common Andover bathroom remodel scopes:
Full master bath renovation: Demo of existing fiberglass surround or builder-tile shower, new walk-in tile shower with proper waterproofing membrane (not just cement board), new vanity with quartz or solid-surface top, new toilet, updated fixtures and hardware, new exhaust fan rated for the space, new lighting. This is the most-requested scope in Andover's 1990s–2000s homes.
Guest bath refresh: Same material upgrades but typically a tub/shower combo rather than a walk-in shower. Tile surround replacing fiberglass, new vanity, new fixtures.
Primary bath conversion: Converting the original builder tub/shower combo to a dedicated walk-in shower in the primary bath while keeping the hall bath's tub for the household or resale. This is increasingly common in Andover as kids leave and the primary bath becomes the one people use exclusively.
Accessibility modifications: Walk-in showers with zero-threshold entries, grab bar installation to blocking standards, comfort-height toilets. We do these properly — not retrofit grab bars into drywall.
Why Bathroom Waterproofing Matters in Andover
Andover's Butler County clay soils create moisture variability that makes proper waterproofing in shower installations more important than in some other markets. A fiberglass surround that was "sealed" with caulk is not a waterproofed system — when it fails, and it does, the moisture goes into the wall cavity and the subfloor. We use membrane waterproofing systems (Schluter Kerdi or equivalent) on all tile shower installations, not just cement board with a hope.
Permits in Andover
Bathroom remodels involving plumbing or electrical work require permits through the City of Andover Building Inspection Division or Butler County for unincorporated properties. We determine the correct jurisdiction and handle all permitting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Andover
How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Andover, KS?
Andover bathroom remodels typically range from $8,000 for a guest bath refresh to $28,000+ for a full primary bath renovation with walk-in tile shower, new vanity, and updated electrical. Written, line-item estimates on every project.
Do I need permits for bathroom remodeling in Andover?
Plumbing and electrical work requires permits through City of Andover Building Inspection or Butler County for unincorporated properties. We handle all permitting. Unpermitted bathroom work is a disclosure issue at resale.
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Andover?
Most Andover bathroom remodels take 2–4 weeks. Larger primary bath renovations with full tile work may run 3–5 weeks. We give you a realistic schedule upfront.
Should I convert my Andover primary bath tub to a walk-in shower?
For homes where the primary bath is the only bathtub, we'd recommend keeping it for resale value. If there's a second bathtub in the home (hall bath), converting the primary to a walk-in shower is the most popular upgrade we do in Andover's 1990s–2000s homes. We'll give you our honest read based on your home's specific configuration.
What shower tile and material do you recommend for Andover bathrooms?
Porcelain tile is the standard for durability and maintenance — it doesn't require sealing and holds up to daily use. Large-format tile (12x24 or larger) is the current preference in Andover's suburban market; it reads more premium and has fewer grout lines to maintain. We'll show you tile options at the consultation.
Do you handle plumbing and electrical as part of a bathroom remodel?
Yes — we coordinate licensed plumbing and electrical as part of the project. Bathroom remodels almost always involve both trades and we manage the coordination.
Start Your Andover Bathroom Remodel
Call Wheatland Construction or visit wheatlandconstruction.com for a free in-home consultation. Phone: (316) 322-7898. We serve Andover and Butler County.