Bathroom Renovation in Reading, MA.
With a median home value of $770,000, Reading homeowners invest in quality renovations that hold their value. Schlickmann Construction is 5.0 miles from our Stoneham office, licensed CSL-121587.
Bathroom Renovation contractor serving Reading
Full bathroom renovations from spa-style master baths to ADA-compliant accessibility upgrades. Tile, plumbing, vanity, and lighting handled in-house.
Reading is a family-town renovation market, and bathrooms here are bread-and-butter improvements that pay off. The town's Colonials and Capes — most built between the 1950s and 1980s — tend to have functional but dated baths that are ideal candidates for a smart, mid-range remodel rather than a teardown, and that's where we add the most value.
Reading's housing stock is consistent and approachable: post-war Colonials and Capes spread across the West Side, Birch Meadow, and Reading Highlands, with a tidy mix near Reading Center. With a median home value around $770,000 and a strong appetite for $50K-to-$200K renovation projects, the typical bathroom here is a hall bath or aging primary that's due for a layout refresh, a tiled tub-to-shower conversion, and updated tile and vanity. Because these homes are mostly 1950s–1980s rather than pre-war, the surprises are fewer than in older towns, but we still watch for tired copper or early plastic supply lines, undersized exhaust fans causing winter mold, and poorly insulated Cape kneewall baths that freeze-thaw cycles make cold and clammy. Reading is an easy 5 miles — about a 10-minute drive — from our Stoneham HQ, so we keep crews well-supplied and offer quick, same-week site visits.
Even on a straightforward 1960s Colonial, a permitted, inspected bathroom remodel protects the home's value and your resale paperwork. As a Massachusetts-licensed general contractor (CSL-121587), we handle Reading's building, plumbing, and electrical permits and inspections so the work is documented and code-compliant — which matters in a town where buyers and inspectors increasingly ask for it. For Reading families investing in a home they plan to stay in, that license is your assurance the job is done right and accountably.
What's included
- Free on-site consultation
- 3D renderings of vanity, tile, and lighting layouts
- Permit pulling and inspection coordination
- Full demolition with floor protection
- Plumbing rough-in to current MA code
- Electrical updates (GFCI, exhaust fan, sconce wiring)
- Schluter or Wedi waterproofing on every wet wall
- Custom vanity and built-in storage
- Tile, marble, and stone installation
- Frameless glass shower enclosures
- Heated tile floor systems (electric or hydronic)
- Lighting and mirror installation
- 2-year workmanship warranty
Our Bathroom Renovation process in Reading
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Walk-Through & Scope
We measure, photograph, and discuss your priorities — accessibility, storage, light, finish level.
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Design & Selections
We render the new bath, finalize tile, vanity, fixtures, and lighting selections, and price every line item.
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Demo & Rough-In
Tear-out, plumbing relocations, electrical, waterproofing, and substrate prep — all inspected before tile.
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Tile, Vanity & Final
Tile installation, vanity, fixtures, glass, paint, and a clean walkthrough with full warranty documentation.
FAQ — Bathroom Renovation in Reading
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Reading, MA?
Yes. The Town of Reading requires a building permit for bathroom remodels, and separate plumbing and electrical permits when you move fixtures, re-pipe, or add circuits. Even on the town's common 1950s–1980s Colonials and Capes, a tub-to-shower conversion or fan upgrade usually triggers these. We pull and manage all permits and inspections through Reading's building division.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Reading?
Reading's market (median home value around $770,000) is a sweet spot for mid-range remodels with strong ROI. A standard full hall-bath remodel typically runs $18,000–$33,000, and a primary bath with a custom tiled shower and double vanity generally lands between $34,000 and $52,000. Cape-style baths needing kneewall insulation or a relocated fixture can add modestly to the total.
How long does a Reading bathroom remodel take?
Most full bath remodels in Reading take about 3 to 4 weeks on site, helped by the relatively predictable 1950s–1980s construction. With our Stoneham HQ only 5 miles and roughly 10 minutes away, we can usually start within a week or two of signing and keep the schedule tight from demo to final inspection.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A standard hall bath runs 4–6 weeks. Master baths with double vanities, custom tile, and tub-to-shower conversions run 6–8 weeks. Tile dry time and grout cure are the biggest schedule drivers.
Do you do walk-in showers and ADA-accessible bathrooms?
Yes. We design and install zero-threshold walk-in showers, grab-bar reinforcement (blocking installed during framing), comfort-height toilets, roll-under vanities, and slip-resistant tile per ADA accessibility guidelines.
What waterproofing system do you use?
Schluter Kerdi membrane on every wet wall, Schluter Ditra on the floor, with proper pre-slope to drain. We pressure-test plumbing and run a 48-hour shower-pan flood test before tile to verify zero leaks.
Can you match historic homes?
Yes. We've restored bathrooms in colonial, Victorian, and craftsman homes across Greater Boston — using period-appropriate tile, fixtures, and millwork while quietly upgrading plumbing, electrical, and waterproofing to modern code.
Bathroom Renovation near Reading
Bathroom Renovation in Reading — done right.
No subcontractors. No surprises. Licensed CSL-121587, BBB A+, and 5.0★ from 50+ homeowners across Greater Boston.
- Free, no-pressure estimate
- Licensed & insured in MA
- On-site within 48 hours