Bathroom Remodeling in Juneau That's Built to Handle the Rain — and Everything Else
We've remodeled enough Juneau bathrooms to know that moisture isn't just a design challenge here — it's a structural one. Our bathroom remodels are built with Southeast Alaska's rainforest climate in mind, so you get a space that looks great and holds up for the long haul.
Whether you're updating a tired vanity and floor or gutting the whole room down to the studs, we handle every part of the project. Tile work, drywall, plumbing rough-in coordination, fixtures, painting — we keep it under one roof so you're not juggling multiple contractors and hoping they show up in the right order.
What a Glacier Bear Bathroom Remodel Includes
Most bathroom remodels in Juneau involve more than cosmetic work. Older homes especially tend to reveal rot, mold, or failing drywall once the demo starts — and we know how to handle it without blowing up your timeline or your budget.
Here's what we typically cover in a full bathroom remodel:
- Tile installation (floors, shower surrounds, backsplashes)
- Vinyl plank and other waterproof flooring options
- Drywall hanging, mudding, and finishing
- Rot repair and moisture barrier installation behind wet walls
- Vanity, toilet, and fixture installation
- Interior painting and trim work
- Window and door upgrades if needed
Every scope is different, and we'll walk through yours before a single thing gets pulled off the wall.
We also do smaller-scope bathroom updates — new flooring, a fresh coat of paint, a vanity swap — when that's genuinely what the space needs. Not every bathroom needs a gut job, and we're not going to tell you it does.
Why Moisture Management Matters More Here Than Anywhere Else
Southeast Alaska gets roughly 60 inches of rain per year. Bathrooms in older Juneau homes are frequently dealing with moisture damage behind the walls, under the floor, or in the subfloor — and a cosmetic remodel that doesn't address it will fail faster than it should.
We've repaired rot and mold in dozens of bathrooms across Juneau and Douglas, and we know where to look and what to do when we find it. Our drywall and rot repair work is handled in-house, so when something turns up mid-project, it doesn't stop the job.
Juneau-Born, Locally Accountable
Kinnon Scharen has been in construction in Southeast Alaska for 22 years. He grew up in Juneau, built his business here, and his sons are being trained to take it forward. When you hire Glacier Bear, you're working with people who have a long-term stake in this community — not a crew that's here for a season and gone.
Glacier Bear Construction is BBB accredited, licensed under Professional License #216211, and has won Best of Juneau gold awards in remodeling in both 2024 and 2026. We're proud of those recognitions, but what we're more proud of is the repeat clients and referrals that come from doing the work right the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Juneau
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Juneau?
A full gut-and-rebuild typically runs two to three weeks depending on scope and material lead times. Smaller updates — new flooring, a vanity replacement, fresh paint — can often be completed in a few days. We'll give you a realistic timeline before work begins and keep you updated if anything changes.What if you find rot or mold once the demo starts?
We handle rot repair and mold encapsulation in-house, so it doesn't stall your project or require you to bring in a separate contractor. We'll document what we find, walk you through the options, and work it into the scope before moving forward.Do you do partial bathroom updates or just full remodels?
Both. If your bathroom just needs new tile, a different vanity, or a repaint, we can scope that without turning it into a larger project. We'll tell you honestly if we think there's a reason to go further — and equally honestly if we think there isn't.Can you handle the tile work and drywall, or do I need to hire those separately?
We do tile, drywall, flooring, painting, and finish work all in-house. You don't need to coordinate separate trades for those pieces — we handle the full interior scope from demo through final walk-through.Do you work in Douglas and other communities outside Juneau?
Yes. We work regularly in Douglas and serve homeowners in Gustavus, Haines, and other ferry-accessible communities throughout Southeast Alaska. If you're outside Juneau and not sure whether we travel to your area, give us a call and we'll sort it out.
