# Bathroom Remodeling Contractors: Akron, OH | Remodel Your Home

> Compare trusted bathroom remodeling contractors in Akron, OH, read real homeowner reviews, and get Akron-specific prices and expert advice.



## Find Your Bathroom Remodeling Contractor Match

You’re ready to remodel your bathroom. Now it's time to find a qualified Akron contractor and understand local considerations that could impact your project. Explore expert bathroom remodeling advice and read contractor reviews from real homeowners.

Provider information and all relevant data are maintained by Remodel Your Home's editorial research team. [Learn about our editorial standards](/editorial-standards/index.md).

On this page

- [Bathroom Remodeling Project Overview](#project-overview)
- [What Akron’s Climate Means for Your Bathroom Remodeling](#local-climate)
- [Bathroom Remodeling Project Costs in Akron](#cost-by-project)
- [What Drives Akron Bathroom Remodeling Costs?](#why-cost)
- [Bathroom Remodeling Permitting in Akron](#permitting)
- [Bathroom Remodeling Contractors in Akron Ranked by Homeowners](#top-companies)
- [Bathroom Remodeling Contractors in Surrounding Communities](#surrounding-communities)
- [How Remodel Your Home Matching Works](#how-it-works)
- [Bundling Projects? See Other Services in Akron](#other-services)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](#faq)
- [All Bathroom Remodeling Resources](#more-resources)
- [Find My Match](#find-my-match)

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## Bathroom Remodeling Project Overview

Bathroom projects range from a tub-to-shower conversion or a shower replacement, which are the most common, through to a full bathroom remodel that moves fixtures and finishes. Walk-in tubs are a separate product aimed at accessibility rather than a general remodel.

Scope drives price here more than anything else. Replacing a tub or shower in its existing footprint is a very different job from relocating plumbing, and it is worth being clear which one you are asking contractors to quote.

Wondering about return on investment? Explore the [home improvement ROI guide](/home-improvement-roi/index.md).

## What Akron’s Climate Means for Your Bathroom Remodeling

Many homes in this region have older wiring and plumbing. Have an electrician confirm panel capacity before adding heated floors or a steam shower during a remodel.

## Bathroom Remodeling Project Costs in Akron*

Bathroom Remodeling in Akron usually runs $7,500–$23,000 for a standard project on an average home. That is lower than the average national rate, because labor costs are lower in Akron. The table below compares national averages with typical Akron pricing.

Bathroom Remodeling cost by project type in Akron, OH

| Project type | National range | Akron estimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Bath Remodel | $15,100–$39,600 | $14,886–$39,038 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $4,200–$14,300 | $4,140–$14,097 |
| Walk-In Shower Addition | $4,000–$15,000 | $3,943–$14,787 |
| Master Bath Expansion | $33,800–$73,700 | $33,320–$72,653 |
| Walk-In Tub Installation | $3,000–$12,000 | $2,957–$11,830 |
| Vanity & Fixture Update | $4,900–$13,900 | $4,830–$13,703 |

*All cost estimates on this page are planning estimates, not quotes. Actual costs vary by location, project scope, materials, site conditions, and contractor. [See methodology and sources.](/how-we-calculate-costs/index.md)

## What Drives Akron Bathroom Remodeling Costs?

Installed cost in Akron runs within about a percentage point of the national average for this trade. Here's how we got to that number.

Project costs include three main components: labor, materials, and overhead. Material ships at national prices no matter where you live, and overhead is fairly consistent as well. So the main pricing difference between metro areas is labor costs. This is why a quote from a high-wage metro is rarely as far above the national average as people expect.

To get Akron labor costs, we compared the average hourly wage in the Akron, OH area to the national average hourly wage for this trade. (source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025)

We found that the local trade wages sit about **4% below** the national figure. Labor costs typically make up about **33%** of a bathroom remodeling project cost, so the weighted difference between Akron and national averages is **under 1%**. [See methodology and sources.](/how-we-calculate-costs/index.md)

## Bathroom Remodeling Permitting in Akron

Permit complexity Simple Moderate Complex Permit complexity in Akron is rated moderate.

It depends on the scope of your project, so you should talk to the permitting authority to find out what your project needs. In general, Akron permitting is moderately complex compared to other metros we cover.

Permitting for structural and plumbing work in this area goes through Summit County and City of Akron. Many Akron homes are pre-1960. Lead paint assessment may be required.

You should ask each contractor if they pull the permits for you and if the fee for pulling permits is included in their quote. Also, tell them you need to see the written, approved permit before work starts.

There is no Ohio state license for bathroom remodeling. This work is governed locally. ([source](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4740.01), verified as of 2026-08-12)  [What that means and how to verify a contractor in Ohio →](/bathroom/remodelers/oh/index.md)

## Bathroom Remodeling Contractors in Akron Ranked by Homeowners

Here are the bathroom remodeling companies OH homeowners in and around Akron turn to, ranked by real customer rating and review volume, no filler. [See our Editorial Standards.](/editorial-standards/index.md)

West Shore Home

★★★★★ 4.8 [Google · Richfield, OH location (461 reviews)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/x/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8830dbbecbe8b817:0x849c4e087d5cd30c) as of August 2026

One-day bath systems in 20+ states. Custom acrylic panels with safety upgrade options.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

West Shore Home installs with its own employees rather than subcontracting the work out (something the company states plainly and few competitors will) and the reviews back that up with real specifics: homeowners across its network consistently name the two- or three-person crew that did their work, right down to first names. What recurs alongside that is care for the rest of the house: floors and furniture protected, the site swept clean before the crew leaves. Most bath jobs finish in a single day, and even larger combined projects (a full shower-to-floor-to-vanity remodel, a house of a dozen-plus windows) are routinely wrapped up in one to two days. Homeowners who added windows report a noticeable difference in how much cooler the house feels afterward. The in-home estimate is detailed and covers every material and installation option, so allow a good couple of hours for it.

[Learn More About West Shore Home →](/west-shore-home-bath-review/index.md)

Bath Experts

★★★★★ 4.8 [Google · Brooklyn Heights, OH location (254 reviews)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/x/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8830e54c03c85797:0x4b0a3bde7a51982b) as of August 2026

Exclusive Jacuzzi dealer in IN, OH, KY. Full-service bath remodeling, regional 4.8-star rating.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

Bath Experts is the Jacuzzi Bath Remodel dealer for Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and in Indianapolis and Cincinnati it also refaces kitchen cabinets under its sister brand. Reviews are consistently strong on one-day installs and on the finished product, and the praise attaches to named installers. Several homeowners who were unhappy with something else still singled out the crew that did the work. Installers are also credited for fitting accessibility features, like grab bars, to the person who will actually use them rather than a standard layout. The company says its installation teams are its own employees rather than subcontractors, and its warranty covers both the products and the workmanship. Ask for a walkthrough of trim and hardware fit before the crew leaves, and for a direct contact for anything that comes up afterward.

[Learn More About Bath Experts →](/bath-experts-review/index.md)

Bath Concepts

★★★★★ 4.7 Google · pooled across 24 US locations (8,254 reviews) as of August 2026

Custom acrylic systems across 40+ states. Good accessibility conversion options.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

Bath Concepts is the manufacturer behind the Bath Planet brand. Its GREENGUARD-certified PuroStone™ shower and bath wall system is installed by a network of more than 1,100 independently owned, factory-certified dealers across the country, not by Bath Concepts itself. That distinction shows up clearly in reviews: homeowners consistently name and praise the specific installer or crew who did the work, describing floors protected, the old tub or shower hauled away, and a full conversion finished in a single day. Because each dealer runs its own installation team, ask which dealer will be doing your job and what their own reviews look like. The manufacturer’s warranty covers the PuroStone™ product itself; installation and labor are covered under the dealer’s own warranty, so get those terms in writing before you sign.

[Learn More About Bath Concepts →](/bci-bath-shower-review/index.md)

American Standard Walk-In Tubs

★★★★★ 4.68 [ConsumerAffairs (2,347 reviews)](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/american-standard-walk-in-baths.html) as of August 2026

Largest walk-in tub dealer network in the US. FAST Drain™ 5-minute drainage. All 50 states.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

American Standard is a long-established plumbing name, and its walk-in tubs are sold and installed under Safety Tubs Company, an American Standard affiliate, rather than through a national storefront of its own. The tub itself draws steady, specific praise: reviewers point to the door-seal design and the FAST Drain system, which empties the tub in about five minutes instead of the usual eight to twelve, and installers who take real care with unusual situations. One homeowner’s crew added custom support blocking so the tub’s height would work with a home Hoyer lift. Because the affiliate carries out both the installation and, later, any warranty repairs, it is worth settling two things before you commit: who will actually be doing the work in your area, and how quickly that same local affiliate can schedule a service visit if something needs attention down the road.

[Learn More About American Standard Walk-In Tubs →](/american-standard-walk-in-tubs-review/index.md)

Kohler Walk-In Bath

★★★★★ 4.4 [Google · virtual national listing (119 reviews)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/KOHLER+Walk-In+Bath/@46.423669,-129.9427085,10374568m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8804a0d2652aedcb:0x84fdfa1f1a844c4f!8m2!3d46.423669!4d-129.9427086!16s%2Fg%2F11fy57xtpy) as of August 2026

USA-made walk-in tubs from a plumbing brand with 140+ years of heritage. Hydrotherapy, air massage, chromotherapy.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

Kohler Walk-In Bath brings the KOHLER name to accessible bathing, with hydrotherapy, air massage and chromotherapy built in. The safety and comfort features are the product’s main selling point day to day. Two things are worth checking before you order. Confirm your water heater can keep up with the fill time on a jetted tub, and measure your doorway and floor space against the exact tub dimensions.

[Learn More About Kohler Walk-In Bath →](/kohler-walk-in-bath-review/index.md)

The Bath Authority

★★★★★ 4.6 [Google · Bedford Heights, OH location (637 reviews)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/x/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88311d8e21b5aa07:0x6543ef88f5c203df) as of August 2026

Regional bath specialist in MD, VA, NC, OH, PA, IN, MO, WI. One-day installation, lifetime warranty.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

The Bath Authority takes the wet space out to the studs and subfloor and replaces the rough plumbing before fitting its own solid-surface panels: a fuller job than a liner over the existing tub, and the clearest thing separating it from the overlay specialists. It works across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, and is a Great Day Improvements brand. Reviewers name their installers more than any other detail (it is the most common thing homeowners mention) and describe floors protected from the bathroom right through the living room, with most jobs done in a day or two. Several also credit a named office contact for keeping them updated throughout. They advertise a lifetime warranty without publishing the terms, so ask for them in writing, along with a single point of contact for after the install. If your project includes a walk-in tub, ask about your water heater’s capacity, since a deeper tub takes longer to fill.

[Learn More About The Bath Authority →](/bath-authority-review/index.md)

Premier Home Pros

★★★★★ 4.4 [Google · North Canton, OH location (534 reviews)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/x/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x2c7d3d0399d29139:0x29bbd6ef5da78e11) as of August 2026

Bath upgrades with nationwide availability in 17 key metropolitan markets.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

Premier Home Pros installs Premier™ Stone solid-surface panels, marketed as twice the thickness of typical competitors, across eighteen metro areas in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. They are a regional company rather than a national one. The consultation is where reviewers write the most, and consistently: they name their sales consultant and describe someone low-key and informative rather than pushy, walking through the options and letting the product make its own case. Installers come in for similar praise on same-day shower conversions: named crews finishing efficiently and treating the house with care. They now fit luxury vinyl flooring as a second trade. Two things to settle early: they advertise a lifetime warranty but do not publish the terms, so ask for the document; and their financing runs long, so ask what the total cost of the loan comes to before you sign.

[Learn More About Premier Home Pros →](/premier-home-pros-review/index.md)

Mad City Windows & Baths

★★★★★ 4.6 Google · pooled across 27 US locations (24,399 reviews) as of August 2026

Bath in 1 day: acrylic systems, 24 colors + 11 Impressions laser-etched patterns. Guildmaster 20-seal (20 consecutive years verified).

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

Mad City Windows & Baths started in Madison and now runs offices across sixteen states, covering windows, bath, and kitchen cabinet refacing. The same theme holds from Wisconsin to Iowa to Minnesota: reviewers name their installer specifically, and the praise is concrete: on time, explains the work as it happens, and leaves the house cleaner than the crew found it. Bath conversions are usually finished within a day or two. Mad City is a regional brand within the Renuity home improvement platform. If you are converting a tub to a shower, ask about the floor finish and how the drain is sealed. A few homeowners wanted more grip and better drainage than the standard base gave them.

[Learn More About Mad City Windows & Baths →](/mad-city-windows-baths-review/index.md)

Independent Home Products

Rating coming soon: review research in progress

Factory-direct walk-in tubs and roll-in showers. Lifetime warranty on product and installation. 48 states.

![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take

Independent Home Products is unusual in this category: one company handles the product, the sale and the installation, with no separate dealer in between. Reviewers name their own sales consultant and installer by name, and describe a no-pressure consultation and a careful, respectful install. It covers walk-in tubs and roll-in showers, and backs its tubs with its own warranty rather than a manufacturer’s. Installs are typically a single day. Two practical notes. A walk-in tub takes several minutes to fill, so it is worth checking your water heater can keep up. And because the warranty is handled in-house rather than through a national program, it is worth asking directly how a service call gets scheduled if you ever need one.

[Learn More About Independent Home Products →](/independent-home-walk-in-tub-review/index.md)

## Bathroom Remodeling Contractors in Surrounding Communities

We match contractors serving Akron and surrounding communities, including:

Cuyahoga Falls Hudson Stow Tallmadge Fairlawn Barberton Green Norton

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## Bundling Projects? See Other Services in Akron

We match homeowners in Akron across every major exterior and interior trade. You get the same simple, free, no-obligation service for every project. If you're planning more than one project, it's worth requesting a combined quote if the contractor offers both types of work. This can sometimes make a project more affordable.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Akron, OH*?

Bathroom Remodeling in Akron typically runs $7,500–$23,000. That's about 1% below the national average for this trade in this metro.

### Do I need a permit for bathroom remodeling in Akron?

Permitting for structural and plumbing work in this area goes through Summit County and City of Akron. Many Akron homes are pre-1960. Lead paint assessment may be required. Requirements depend on the scope of your project, so confirm what yours needs with your city or county building department before work starts.

### When is the best time of year for bathroom remodeling in Akron?

Bathroom Remodeling is mostly interior work, so weather matters less here than contractor demand does. Summer (June–August) is the busiest season for home improvement generally.

### Can these contractors help me if I'm in the Akron area, but not in Akron proper?

Yes. In general, contractors cover a defined service area, not a ZIP code. A company working one side of the metro will usually quote the other, so go ahead and find your match even if your area isn't listed.

[See the Akron communities we cover →](#surrounding-communities)

### How can I learn about bathroom remodeling in other Ohio metro areas?

We offer localized ratings and pricing for 5 other Ohio metro areas:

- [Cincinnati](/bathroom/remodelers/oh/cincinnati/index.md)
- [Cleveland](/bathroom/remodelers/oh/cleveland/index.md)
- [Columbus](/bathroom/remodelers/oh/columbus/index.md)
- [Dayton](/bathroom/remodelers/oh/dayton/index.md)
- [Toledo](/bathroom/remodelers/oh/toledo/index.md)

[Explore all Ohio bathroom remodeling markets →](/bathroom/remodelers/oh/index.md)

## All Bathroom Remodeling Resources

Choosing a bathroom remodeling contractor in Akron comes down to a few important questions: what it costs, who does it well, how to pay for it, and what to ask before you sign. The resources below cover those and the rest of the decision.

[How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in 2026? →](/bathroom-remodel-cost/index.md)[Cost calculator →](/bathroom/cost-calculator/index.md)[Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies of 2026 →](/best-bathroom-remodel-companies/index.md)[Bathroom Remodeling Contractors Near Me →](/bathroom-remodelers-near-me/index.md)[How to Finance a Bathroom Remodel: 5 Options Compared →](/bathroom-remodel-financing/index.md)[7 Signs It's Time to Remodel Your Bathroom (Not Just Repair It) →](/bathroom-remodel-signs/index.md)[Materials guide →](/bathroom-remodel-materials/index.md)[9 Bathroom Remodel Mistakes That Cost Homeowners More Money →](/articles/bathroom-remodel-mistakes/index.md)[Bathroom Remodel ROI: What You'll Get Back at Resale →](/articles/bathroom-remodel-roi/index.md)[Shower Remodel Ideas: Styles, Materials, and What Each Costs →](/articles/shower-remodel-ideas/index.md)[Tub-to-Shower Conversion: Cost, Process, and Whether It's Worth It →](/articles/tub-to-shower-conversion/index.md)[Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas That Maximize Every Square Foot →](/articles/small-bathroom-remodel-ideas/index.md)[Walk-In Shower Ideas: Designs From Budget to Luxury →](/articles/walk-in-shower-ideas/index.md)[Steam Showers: What They Cost and Whether They're Worth It →](/articles/steam-showers-cost/index.md)[What Does a Full Bathroom Remodel Include? A Room-by-Room Breakdown →](/articles/what-full-bathroom-remodel-includes/index.md)[How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take? Timeline by Project Size →](/articles/bathroom-remodel-timeline/index.md)[Master Bath vs. Guest Bath: →](/articles/master-vs-guest-bath-budget/index.md)[Bathtub Refinishing vs. Replacement: Real Costs and What Makes Sense →](/articles/bathtub-refinishing-vs-replacement/index.md)[Bathroom Remodel vs. Kitchen Remodel: Which Has Better ROI? →](/articles/bath-remodel-vs-kitchen-remodel/index.md)[Tub-to-Shower Conversion vs. Full Remodel: Worth It? →](/articles/tub-to-shower-conversion-vs-full-bath-remodel/index.md)[Walk-In Shower vs. Bathtub: Which Is Right for You? →](/articles/walk-in-shower-vs-tub/index.md)

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