Bethesda and Potomac bathrooms are held to a different standard than the rest of Maryland — and so are the contractors who build them. Sonny’s Renovations is a veteran-owned design-build firm delivering high-end bathroom remodels across Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, and North Bethesda, with design, drawings, permits, and construction handled by one accountable team under one contract.
What high-end means in a Bethesda or Potomac bath
- Spa shower systems — curbless entries, rain heads with body sprays, steam units, and bench seating, all on a properly sloped and waterproofed pan.
- Freestanding soaking tubs — floor-mounted fillers, structural blocking sized for a filled tub, and layouts that give the tub the room it deserves.
- Heated floors and towel warmers — electric radiant under large-format porcelain or natural stone.
- Book-matched stone and large-format slab — shower walls and vanity tops laid out so the veining actually lines up.
- Custom vanities and integrated lighting — furniture-grade cabinetry, backlit mirrors, and layered lighting on dimmers.
- Primary suite reconfiguration — moving walls to get a real double vanity, a private water closet, and a walk-in shower into a footprint that never had them.
What a luxury bathroom remodel costs in Bethesda & Potomac
2026 ranges for this market, installed:
- Hall or guest bath, high-end finishes: $28,000–$50,000
- Primary bath, full gut, same footprint: $55,000–$95,000
- Primary suite with layout changes and spa features: $95,000–$180,000+
What moves the number in this area is rarely the tile. It’s what’s behind the wall: relocating a plumbing stack, upsizing supply lines for a multi-head shower, adding a dedicated circuit for radiant heat, or discovering that a 1950s Potomac colonial has no blocking where a 400-pound filled tub needs to sit. We open walls during design when we can, so those find their way into the budget instead of into a change order.
Why design-build matters on a high-end bath
The traditional route is a designer, then bids, then a builder — and when the tile layout doesn’t work with the framing, the designer and the builder each explain why it’s the other one’s problem. Design-build removes that seam. The person drawing your bathroom and the person building it answer to the same contract, so the design is priced honestly from the start and buildability is settled before demolition, not during it.
Permits in Montgomery County
Bathroom remodels in Bethesda, Potomac, and Chevy Chase generally require Montgomery County permits once you move plumbing, alter electrical, or change structure. We pull them and manage inspections. Homes inside a historic district or an HOA with architectural review get that process managed too — it’s schedule, not obstacle, as long as it’s planned for.
Areas we serve
Bethesda · North Bethesda · Potomac · Chevy Chase · Rockville · Kensington · Silver Spring · Washington, DC. We’re based in Fort Washington, Maryland.
FAQs
How long does a luxury bathroom remodel take?
Design and selections run 3–6 weeks, permitting 2–4 weeks, construction 6–12 weeks depending on scope and whether stone or custom cabinetry is on order. Plan on four to six months start to finish for a primary suite.
Can you match an existing high-end home’s style?
Yes — much of the work in this market is bringing one dated bathroom up to the standard of a house that’s already finished well. We design to the house, not to a catalog.
Do you handle steam showers and heated floors?
Yes. Both need to be designed in early — steam requires a sealed enclosure, sloped ceiling, and dedicated venting; radiant needs its own circuit and the right underlayment. Added late, they get expensive or impossible.
Start your bathroom
Call (301) 648-3181 or book a design consultation. Virtual consultations are free; on-site consultations are credited toward your project.
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