RDC Renovation & Design Concepts is a flooring and bathroom remodeling company in Phoenix, Arizona, that remodels bathrooms from its Bell Rd showroom. If you have one bathroom, the schedule matters as much as the tile. The full service is on our bathroom remodeling in Phoenix page.
Key takeaways
- You can live at home while your only bathroom is remodeled; the toilet is the piece that has to work each night.
- At RDC, we reset the toilet at the end of each work day, so the household has a working toilet every night.
- The shower and the sink are out of use. Line up another place to shower for the 5 to 8 working days, and use the kitchen sink.
- Shower glass goes in about a week after the tile is set, and it needs no second round of demolition.
Quick answers
How do you remodel a bathroom when you only have one? Keep the toilet working at night and plan showers elsewhere. At RDC in Phoenix, we reset the toilet at the end of each work day.
Will I have a toilet during the remodel? Yes, at night. RDC puts the toilet back at the end of each work day, so the household has a working toilet every evening.
How long will my only bathroom be out of service? A small bathroom takes 5 to 8 working days at RDC, and a large or primary bathroom one to two weeks. A tub-to-shower conversion takes 2 to 3 more days if the drain moves.
What makes an only bathroom different: in a two-bath home, you lock one door and use the other. In a one-bath home, the remodel runs around the household's mornings and nights. The tile work is the same; the planning is not.
How Do You Remodel a Bathroom When You Only Have One?
You remodel a bathroom when you only have one by keeping the toilet working each night and planning showers somewhere else. At RDC in Phoenix, we reset the toilet at the end of each work day. A small bathroom takes 5 to 8 working days, so plan for all 8.
Three things decide how the week feels: the toilet, the shower and the sink. Settle all three before work starts, and ask about them at the free estimate.
| What you need | During the work day | At night |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet | Out while work is under way | Back in place: RDC resets it at the end of each work day |
| Shower or tub | Not usable | Not usable until the waterproofing and tile are done |
| Sink | Does not work during the remodel | Still off, so use the kitchen sink |
| Bathroom door | Work area | Ask RDC how the room is left each evening |
What Do You Do When Your Only Bathroom Is Being Renovated?
When your only bathroom is being renovated, you line up showers elsewhere and move daily items out of the room. A family member's home, a gym membership or a short stay all work. Plan on the shower being out for the whole construction period.
- Showers. Choose your backup before the start date, and count it for 5 to 8 working days.
- Toothbrushes and medicine. Move them to a kitchen shelf or a bedroom basket the night before.
- Work hours. Ask what time the toilet goes back, so evenings are predictable.
- Children and pets. Keep them away from the room during the day; demolition leaves dust and tools.
- Trips. A planned trip during the first days takes the hardest part off your plate.
Can You Stay in Your Home During a Bathroom Remodel?
You can stay in your home during a bathroom remodel, even with one bathroom, as long as the toilet works at night. RDC puts it back at the end of each work day. Expect noise during demolition, which is early in the job, and dust in the first days.
If someone in the house has mobility needs, tell RDC at the estimate so the schedule can reflect that.
A vanity and marble-look counter in a Phoenix bathroom remodel.
How Long Will Your Only Bathroom Be Out of Service?
Your only bathroom will be out of service for 5 to 8 working days at RDC if it is small. A large or primary bathroom takes one to two weeks. A tub-to-shower conversion takes 2 to 3 more days if the drain moves. The toilet still goes back each evening.
| Stage | When | Daily life |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition and rough-in | Early in the job | Noise and dust; toilet back each evening |
| Bonded waterproofing membrane (Schluter KERDI or RedGard) and its cure | Middle of the job | Shower stays off limits |
| Tile, grout, glass template | Later in the job | Shower stays off limits |
| Frameless glass | About a week after the tile is set | A short visit |
Ask for a start date you can protect. Glass is a separate step because the enclosure is measured after the tile is set. Plan one short return visit for it.
The six steps of an RDC bathroom remodel, from first call to glass and walkthrough. Thinset and grout set in 24 to 48 hours.
How to Plan Your Only Bathroom Before Work Starts
Planning your only bathroom starts with choosing everything before demolition. A tile that arrives late turns a one-week job into a longer one. RDC's free in-home measure and written estimate usually take 2 to 3 days from your first call.
- Choose materials first. Pick the tile at the showroom, and settle fixtures and vanity with RDC, before a start date is set.
- Check the permit question. Moving a drain or a valve can change it; see do you need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Arizona.
- Keep the layout if you can. A drain that stays put saves 2 to 3 days in a tub-to-shower conversion.
- Think about the tub. If it is your only tub, read does removing a bathtub hurt resale value in Arizona.
How Much Does It Cost to Remodel Your Only Bathroom?
Remodeling your only bathroom at RDC starts at $9,000 for a standard small bathroom, and a tub-to-shower conversion runs $9,000 to $14,000. A primary bathroom starts at $18,000. Sizes and scope are broken down on small bathroom remodel cost in Phoenix.
Please note: these are typical ranges and can vary. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on their specific project, after a free measure and a written estimate.
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Remodeling Your Only Bathroom in Arizona
In Arizona, permit rules are what change from city to city on this job. The same fixture swap can be permit-free in one city and need a trade permit in the next. A permit step can shift your start date, so settle it first.
How to Remodel Your Only Bathroom in Phoenix
In Phoenix, plan a one-bathroom remodel around the slab and the permit line. The median Phoenix home was built in 1985, per the American Community Survey 2020-2024. Phoenix lists same-spot fixture swaps as work that needs no permit, and moving a fixture changes that.
- Hard water. Phoenix water runs 10 to 17.6 grains per gallon, so RDC chooses grout with that in mind.
- The slab. Moving a drain means cutting and patching concrete, which adds days you will feel in a one-bath home.
- Choosing the installer. Ask how evenings work before you sign; how to choose a bathroom remodeler in Phoenix lists more questions.
RDC is fully insured, and each project comes with its 1-year workmanship warranty. Call or text (602) 788-1446 to book the free in-home measure.
Choosing Materials at the North Phoenix Showroom
The Bell Rd showroom, Suite 101 in North Phoenix, sets out full-size tile across roughly 1,200 sq ft. Choosing your tile there before work starts is the best protection for a tight schedule. No appointment is needed Sunday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM; on Saturday the showroom is closed.
One-Bathroom Remodels in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa and Peoria
The plan above works across the Valley, and RDC's timelines stay the same. The main local difference is the permit wording and what your city asks for.
- Scottsdale. The city's Home Improvement page lists "Repair or replacement of existing plumbing fixtures in the same location" under a Minimum Plumbing Permit. See Scottsdale bathroom remodeling.
- Paradise Valley. The same plan applies to a guest house with one bathroom. See bathrooms in Paradise Valley.
- Mesa. See Mesa bathroom remodeling for local work.
- Peoria. Lowering a shower step is the most common request, often a smaller job than a full remodel. See tile and walk-in showers in Peoria.
Tile around a tub and shower with a niche in a Glendale bathroom.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, table B25035.
- City of Phoenix 2025 Water Quality Report.
- City of Scottsdale, Home Improvement page, read 2026-10-30.
- City permit pages, quoted in RDC's Arizona bathroom permit guide.