Written & reviewed by Jason Verdelli
Founder of BathGuide · 20+ yrs in home remodeling consumer research · Editorial standards · Reviewed July 3, 2026
At-a-glance
- Licensing body: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
- License threshold: R100 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor license required for all residential remodel work
- Permit authority: City or county building department
- Typical fees: $100–$400 for a bathroom remodel permit
R100 license
The R100 covers residential remodel work up to 4 stories. Verify current status and any disciplinary history before signing. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden each run their own permit offices.
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Frequently asked questions
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R100 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor.
Deep-dive planning guides
ADA Bathroom Requirements
Plain-English reference for ADA and aging-in-place bathroom design: clearances, grab bar heights, roll-in showers, toilets, and sinks - with what actually matters at home vs. commercial code.
Bathroom Remodel Timeline
How long a bathroom remodel actually takes, day-by-day breakdown for tub-to-shower, walk-in shower, and full remodels, plus the delays no one warns you about.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Everything about converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower: cost ranges, plumbing changes, resale impact, and how to pick between acrylic, tile, and semi-custom options.
Utah-specific planning guides
ADA Bathroom Requirements in Utah
Plain-English reference for ADA and aging-in-place bathroom design: clearances, grab bar heights, roll-in showers, toilets, and sinks - with what actually matters at home vs. commercial code.
Bathroom Remodel Timeline in Utah
How long a bathroom remodel actually takes, day-by-day breakdown for tub-to-shower, walk-in shower, and full remodels, plus the delays no one warns you about.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Utah
Everything about converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower: cost ranges, plumbing changes, resale impact, and how to pick between acrylic, tile, and semi-custom options.
Walk-in Shower Guide in Utah
The complete walk-in shower reference: curbless vs. curbed, pan types, glass options, linear vs. center drains, and waterproofing standards that determine 20-year lifespan.
Questions to Ask a Bathroom Remodeler in Utah
The bathroom remodel questionnaire that separates real contractors from ones you'll regret hiring. Licensing, insurance, subs, timeline, payment schedule, warranty, and the questions most homeowners forget to ask.
Permits in other states
Pennsylvania Permits & Licensing
All contractors performing home-improvement work over $5,000/year must register (HIC number)
Maryland Permits & Licensing
All contractors performing home-improvement work of any dollar amount must hold an MHIC license
Virginia Permits & Licensing
Class C license required for projects $1,000–$10,000; Class B $10,000–$120,000; Class A over $120,000
North Carolina Permits & Licensing
General Contractor license required for projects over $30,000
South Carolina Permits & Licensing
Residential builder license required for projects over $5,000; specialty license under that
Georgia Permits & Licensing
Residential Basic Contractor license for projects up to $500,000; Residential Light Commercial over that
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