Most bathrooms in Loris weren’t built to last. Whether you’re in a mid-century home near downtown or a newer build out in Woodland Valley, the original tile, tub, and fixtures were chosen for cost not quality. And in a climate like northern Horry County’s, where humidity stays high from May through September and moisture never really takes a break, that shows up fast. Grout cracks. Caulk pulls away. Tile shifts. Water gets behind the wall before you ever notice a problem.
A properly done bathroom remodel fixes that from the ground up. It’s not just about how the room looks it’s about waterproofing that actually holds, tile that’s set on a substrate that won’t move, and a shower or tub area that isn’t quietly rotting behind the surface. When the work is done right, you stop thinking about your bathroom. It just works.
For a lot of Loris homeowners especially those in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are planning to stay in their homes long-term that also means converting a tub that’s getting harder to use into a walk-in shower with a low threshold, non-slip tile, and grab bar–ready walls. That’s not a luxury upgrade. That’s a practical decision that makes your home safer and more comfortable for years to come.
We’re American Dream Flooring & Tile, a Horry County business based in Myrtle Beach and serving communities across the county, including Loris. SC Highway 9 runs directly through downtown Loris as Main Street and connects you to our service area. We’re not a national franchise routing calls through a 1-800 number. We’re a local, owner-operated business with more than 30 years of hands-on experience and a BBB A+ accreditation that you can look up yourself.
What that means for you is straightforward: the person responsible for your project is reachable, accountable, and has a real stake in the outcome. Our 5.0 ratings on HomeAdvisor and Angi didn’t come from a marketing campaign they came from projects that were done correctly, on schedule, and without the runaround that too many Loris homeowners have experienced with contractors who take the job and then go quiet.
Every installation we do is backed by a Lifetime Installation Warranty. That’s not a trial period or a limited guarantee it’s a permanent commitment to the work we put in your home.
It starts with a consultation at your home. We come to you, look at the space, talk through what you want, and give you an honest assessment of what’s there including the substrate, the existing waterproofing, and anything that needs to be addressed before new tile or fixtures go in. In older Loris homes, especially those built before the 1980s, that first look often reveals subfloor issues or waterproofing that was never done correctly to begin with. We’d rather find that now than after your new tile is set.
From there, you get a clear scope of work and a price no vague estimates, no surprise additions mid-project. Our Best Price Guarantee means if you’ve gotten other quotes from Horry County contractors, bring them. We’ll match or beat any legitimate competitor estimate. If financing makes more sense for your budget, we offer no-interest options that let you move forward now without draining savings.
Once the project starts, the process is methodical: demo and removal, subfloor inspection and repair if needed, waterproofing, tile installation, grouting, fixture installation, and final walkthrough. South Carolina requires contractor licensing for remodeling work above $5,000, and we’re fully licensed and operating within Loris and Horry County permitting requirements. You don’t have to chase that down we handle it as part of the job.
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Bathroom remodeling in Loris, SC isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the range of what we handle reflects that. Tub-to-shower conversions are one of our most requested services in this area given Loris’s median age of 47, a lot of homeowners are making the practical switch from a standard tub to a walk-in shower with safer entry, better drainage, and tile that’s built for daily use. We design and install these conversions from the drain up, not just drop a prefab unit over an existing space.
Beyond conversions, we do full bathroom shower remodels, custom tile installation on floors and walls, bath tile replacement, vanity and cabinet installation, and complete bathroom renovations that take a dated room down to the studs and rebuild it properly. For homes in Woodland Valley or the newer subdivisions going up around Loris where builder-grade finishes came standard, a custom tile installation is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make and it adds real resale value in a housing market that’s actively growing.
Every project whether it’s a bathroom remodel, bathtub replacement, or a full gut renovation is covered by our Lifetime Installation Warranty and backed by our Best Price Guarantee. If your budget needs flexibility, no-interest financing is available. You get one contractor, one crew, and one point of accountability from start to finish.
The national average for a midrange bathroom remodel runs around $26,138, and that’s a reasonable ballpark for a full renovation in the Loris area as well. That said, the actual cost for your project depends on the size of the bathroom, what’s being replaced, and what’s found once the existing tile or flooring comes up. In older Loris homes particularly those built in the mid-20th century near downtown it’s not uncommon to find subfloor damage or waterproofing that was never installed correctly. Addressing that properly adds to the cost, but skipping it means your new tile is sitting on a compromised base, and you’ll be back to square one within a few years.
The most honest answer is that you need an in-home assessment before anyone can give you a real number. We’ll come to your home in Loris, look at the actual space, and give you a clear, itemized estimate no vague ranges, no bait-and-switch. If the number is more than you planned for, our no-interest financing options can make it work without putting pressure on your monthly budget.
A standard bathroom remodel demo, waterproofing, tile installation, fixtures, and final touches typically takes one to two weeks once the project is underway. A more involved renovation, like a full gut of a primary bathroom with custom tile work and new plumbing fixture placement, can run two to three weeks. The timeline depends heavily on what’s discovered during demo. In homes throughout Horry County, and especially in Loris’s older housing stock, it’s not unusual to open a wall and find moisture damage that extends the scope of work. That’s not a sign of a bad contractor it’s a sign of a thorough one.
We keep you updated throughout the project. One of the most common complaints homeowners have about contractors is going days without hearing anything. That’s not how we operate. If something changes, you hear about it the same day.
For most Loris homeowners, yes and for a few reasons specific to this area. Loris has one of the older median age profiles in Horry County, around 47, which means a large portion of residents are at the stage of life where a standard tub is becoming less practical and, honestly, less safe. A walk-in shower with a low or zero-threshold entry, non-slip tile, and properly positioned grab bar backing is a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade not a cosmetic one.
From a resale standpoint, it also holds up well. The Loris housing market is actively growing, with new subdivisions expanding around the city and home values rising. Buyers in that price range particularly in the $250,000–$400,000 range common to newer Loris developments increasingly expect at least one walk-in shower in the home. A well-executed tub-to-shower conversion with custom tile adds to that appeal rather than detracting from it. The key is having it done correctly, with proper waterproofing and quality tile work, so it looks like a feature rather than a patch job.
It depends on the scope of work. Cosmetic updates like replacing tile, a vanity, or fixtures in the same location typically don’t require a permit. But if your remodel involves moving plumbing, changing electrical, or making structural changes, you’ll need a permit through the City of Loris or Horry County, depending on jurisdiction. South Carolina also requires contractor licensing for any remodeling project valued above $5,000, which is a lower threshold than many other states. That means if you’re hiring someone to do a full bathroom renovation in Loris, verifying their license isn’t optional it’s the law.
We handle the permitting process as part of our projects when required. You don’t need to figure out which forms to file or which office to call. We’re familiar with the requirements for Loris and Horry County, and we make sure the work is done to code from the start. Unpermitted work can complicate a home sale and void warranties getting it done right the first time protects your investment.
Older homes in Loris particularly those in and around the historic downtown area, some of which date back to the early 1900s often have bathroom infrastructure that’s well past its useful life. The most common issues we see are tile that was set without proper waterproofing membrane behind it, grout that’s been absorbing moisture for decades, and subfloors that have softened from years of slow water infiltration. In Horry County’s humid subtropical climate, those problems don’t stay small they grow quietly until you’re dealing with mold, rot, or structural damage.
For these homes, the most valuable remodeling approach is a full gut renovation: remove everything down to the studs, inspect and repair the subfloor, install proper waterproofing, and then rebuild with quality materials and correct installation technique. It costs more upfront than a surface-level refresh, but it’s the only approach that actually solves the problem rather than covering it up. Our Lifetime Installation Warranty applies to this work meaning if the installation fails, we come back and fix it. That’s a commitment worth asking your other contractors about.
Yes, and the data backs it up. According to the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, a midrange bathroom remodel returns roughly 80% of its cost at resale meaning a $20,000 renovation adds approximately $16,000 in market value. In a town like Loris, where the housing market is growing and new subdivisions are being built faster than they can be filled, that return matters. Buyers comparing homes in the $250,000–$400,000 range are paying attention to bathroom quality, and a dated or poorly maintained bathroom can be a negotiating point that costs you more than the renovation would have.
Beyond resale, there’s the day-to-day value that’s harder to put a number on. A bathroom that’s properly waterproofed, thoughtfully tiled, and functioning the way it should removes a low-grade source of stress from your home. You’re not watching for new cracks in the grout or wondering what’s happening behind the wall. For homeowners in Loris who plan to stay long-term and most do that peace of mind, combined with the protection of a Lifetime Installation Warranty, is a return on investment that shows up every single day.
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