Bathroom Renovation in Stoneham, MA.
With a median home value of $695,000, Stoneham homeowners invest in quality renovations that hold their value. Schlickmann Construction is our home base, licensed CSL-121587.
Bathroom Renovation contractor serving Stoneham
Full bathroom renovations from spa-style master baths to ADA-compliant accessibility upgrades. Tile, plumbing, vanity, and lighting handled in-house.
Stoneham is home for Schlickmann Construction — our office sits at 270 Main St, Suite 3, so a bathroom remodel here is the shortest drive we make. We've rebuilt baths in the tight second-floor footprints of Greenwood Colonials and carved walk-in showers into the older capes near Spot Pond, and that hometown familiarity shows up in how fast we move from first visit to demo.
Stoneham's housing stock leans toward modest mid-century Colonials and capes around Greenwood and West Stoneham, with larger lots and grander homes climbing toward Bear Hill and the Spot Pond / Middlesex Fells edge. With a median home value around $695,000, most homeowners here are looking at solid mid-tier full bath renovations — quality tile, a properly waterproofed shower pan, and updated vanities — rather than ultra-luxury rebuilds. The common headache we find is cramped, single-bath second floors and original cast-iron waste lines that need replacing once the walls are open, plus New England freeze-thaw cycles that punish poorly insulated exterior bath walls along the Fells side of town. Because our shop is literally in town, we offer same-day site visits in Stoneham and typically start work within a week of a signed contract — something no out-of-town contractor can match.
Stoneham issues its own building, plumbing, and electrical permits through the local inspectional services office, and as a licensed Massachusetts general contractor (CSL-121587) we pull and manage those permits for you so the project is inspected and code-compliant. For a hometown homeowner, that license is also your protection: it means access to the state's Guaranty Fund and a contractor accountable to the same town we're based in.
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 Stoneham
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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 Stoneham
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Stoneham, MA?
Yes. Stoneham requires a building permit for a bathroom remodel, plus separate plumbing and electrical permits whenever you move fixtures, re-pipe, or add circuits — which is nearly always once walls are opened. We file everything through Stoneham's inspectional services department and schedule the rough and final inspections, so you never have to deal with town hall directly.
What does a bathroom remodel cost in Stoneham?
For Stoneham's housing market (median home value around $695,000), a standard full hall-bath remodel typically runs in the $18,000–$32,000 range, while a larger primary bath with a custom tiled shower, double vanity, and re-piped supply lines often lands between $35,000 and $55,000. Replacing original cast-iron drains or addressing damp exterior walls near the Fells can add to that, which is why we open a small inspection area before quoting firm numbers.
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Stoneham?
Because we're headquartered in Stoneham, we can often start within a week of signing. A typical full bath remodel runs about 3 to 4 weeks on site, plus a few days' lead time for tile and vanity orders. Older homes near Spot Pond and West Stoneham with cast-iron plumbing can add a week if the waste line needs replacement once we're inside the walls.
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 Stoneham
Bathroom Renovation in Stoneham — done right.
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- Free, no-pressure estimate
- Licensed & insured in MA
- On-site within 48 hours