Complete Bathroom Renovation on North Ave., Wicker Park, Chicago
- Location
- Wicker Park, Chicago
- Project Type
- Bathroom
- Scope
- Complete Bathroom Renovation
About This Bathroom Project
A complete bathroom renovation on North Ave. in Wicker Park. The neighbourhood’s housing ranges from Victorian-era greystones and two-flats to newer condominium conversions, and bathrooms in the older buildings are often the last room to have been touched.
Waterproofing and substrate preparation are the parts of a bathroom nobody ever sees, and the parts that decide how long it lasts. Tile, fixtures and finish carpentry all follow from getting that hidden layer right first, which is why it is never the place to save money.
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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It is common in older bathrooms and it is one reason we do not quote a full price on the surface alone.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.