B&B Kitchen & Bath remodels bathrooms across Norfolk — small-bath transformations in Ghent and Colonial Place, full remodels in Larchmont, and moisture-smart builds in Ocean View. We’re based in Norfolk, and our crew already carries a 4.9★ reputation from deck projects across this city.
Norfolk Bathrooms Are Older, Smaller — and Full of Surprises
Norfolk’s best neighborhoods were built generations before the suburbs — and the bathrooms show it. Ghent, Colonial Place, Larchmont, Riverview: beautiful older homes with small bathrooms, original layouts, and decades of partial updates layered on top of each other. The challenge in Norfolk isn’t filling a big space; it’s making a compact bathroom work brilliantly.
It’s also what’s behind the walls. Norfolk’s older housing stock means we regularly find galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains, and wiring from another era when a bathroom opens up. We plan for that — assessing the plumbing before walls close, budgeting honestly for what older homes can reveal, and telling you what we found instead of tiling over it. A remodel in a 1920s Ghent home isn’t the same project as one in a 2005 suburb, and we price and plan it accordingly.
Small-Bath Transformations
Compact Norfolk bathrooms redesigned to feel twice the size — smart layouts, the right fixtures, storage where there was none.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions
Replacing a worn original tub with a walk-in shower that fits the footprint and the character of an older home.
Full Bathroom Remodels
Down-to-the-studs rebuilds with modern waterproofing, updated plumbing, and finishes that respect the house.
Accessible & Aging-in-Place
Barrier-free showers, grab bars, and comfort-height fixtures — including VA grant-funded projects for qualifying veterans.
Serving Every Norfolk Neighborhood
Ghent & Colonial Place
Historic homes with compact original bathrooms — our most common small-bath redesigns, built to match the character of the house.
Larchmont & Riverview
Established homes where full bathroom remodels bring decades-old baths up to how the family lives now.
Ocean View & Willoughby Spit
Bayfront homes where humidity and salt air make ventilation and moisture-resistant materials non-negotiable.
Downtown & Beyond
Condos, townhomes, and in-town houses across the rest of Norfolk.
Norfolk Permits, Handled for You
Bathroom remodels that move plumbing, change electrical, or alter structure require a permit from the City of Norfolk, applied for through the city’s E-Permit Portal, with inspections along the way. We’ve run Norfolk’s permit process for years on our deck projects — we know the system, and we handle it start to finish. Cosmetic-only updates often don’t need a permit; we’ll tell you honestly which side of the line your project falls on.
What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Norfolk
Most full bathroom remodels in Norfolk land between $12,000 and $30,000 depending on size, materials, and what the walls reveal — older plumbing and wiring updates are the variable that matters most in Norfolk’s housing stock, and we budget for them honestly up front rather than surprising you mid-project.
You get a free, detailed estimate for your specific bathroom. Financing available for qualified homeowners.
Norfolk Bathroom Remodeling FAQs
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Norfolk?
Most full bathroom remodels in Norfolk run $12,000–$30,000 depending on size, materials, and the condition of the existing plumbing and wiring — the biggest variable in Norfolk’s older homes. Every project gets a free, detailed estimate with honest allowances.
My house is from the 1920s–1950s — does that change the remodel?
It changes how we plan it. Older Norfolk homes often have galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains, and original wiring behind the bathroom walls. We assess what’s there, tell you what we find, and update what needs updating while the walls are open — the cheapest time it will ever be to do it.
Can you make a small bathroom feel bigger without moving walls?
Usually, yes — and it’s most of our Ghent and Colonial Place work. The right vanity scale, a glass shower instead of a curtain, smarter storage, better lighting, and large-format tile transform how a compact bathroom feels without touching the footprint.
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Norfolk?
If the project moves plumbing, changes electrical, or alters structure, yes — the City of Norfolk requires a permit through its E-Permit Portal, with inspections. Cosmetic updates often don’t. We handle the entire process for you.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Most Norfolk bathroom remodels take two to four weeks of active work once materials arrive and permits clear — sometimes a bit longer in older homes when plumbing updates join the scope. We give you a realistic schedule in writing before work starts.
Do you do accessible bathroom remodels?
Yes. Barrier-free showers, grab bars set into proper blocking, comfort-height fixtures, and wider clearances are a core specialty — including projects for veterans using VA home-modification grants. We’re veteran-owned and based in Norfolk; this work matters to us.
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Tell us about your bathroom — the original tile, the tub that’s seen a century, the layout that never quite worked. Free, no-pressure estimate from a crew based right here in Norfolk.