Complete Bathroom Renovations on Cherry St., Winnetka, IL
- Location
- Winnetka, IL
- Project Type
- Bathroom
- Scope
- Complete Bathroom Renovations
About This Bathroom Project
Complete bathroom renovations on Cherry St. in Winnetka. Winnetka’s pre-war houses were built to a high standard, which sets the bar for anything added to them later — new work in a Tudor or Colonial of that period has to hold up next to original millwork and detailing rather than sit awkwardly beside it.
Doing more than one bathroom in a single project keeps the material palette consistent across the house and concentrates the disruption into one period rather than spreading it over two. Tile, fixtures and joinery were specified to sit properly alongside the original detailing rather than against it.
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Services Behind This Project
Planning something similar?
Tell us about your space and what you want to change. We will set up a consultation and come back with a scope, a schedule and a price.
Bathroom Renovation FAQs
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A bathroom is smaller than a kitchen but usually more intensive per square foot, because waterproofing, tile and plumbing all have to sequence correctly with curing time between stages. Rushing those stages is where most bathroom problems start, so the schedule reflects them honestly.
Can the layout change, or does everything stay where it is?
It depends on the plumbing. Fixtures placed near the existing stack are straightforward to move. Relocating a toilet or shower further away can mean new drain runs and floor work, which is achievable but changes the cost. We map the plumbing before drawing a new layout.
What happens if there is damage behind the tile?
It is common in older bathrooms and it is one reason we do not quote a full price on the surface alone. Once demolition exposes the substrate and framing, we show you what is there and what it takes to correct before continuing, rather than tiling over a problem.
Do you handle waterproofing?
Yes, and it is not an optional line item. Substrate preparation and waterproofing under tile are what determine whether a bathroom lasts. It is invisible once finished, which is exactly why it is worth doing properly the first time.
Can you renovate a bathroom in a condo building?
Yes. Condo bathrooms usually come with association requirements around work hours, protection of common areas, insurance certificates and approval before demolition. We ask for the building rules at the start and build the schedule around them from the beginning.