Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Greater Boston

Bathroom remodeling is one of the most requested projects from homeowners in Stoneham, Winchester, Woburn, Reading, Belmont, and across Greater Boston, from a hall bath that needs new tile and a better shower to a full primary-suite gut remodel. As a licensed Massachusetts general contractor (CSL-121587), we handle the complete scope under one roof: demo, waterproofing, tile, plumbing, electrical, vanities, and finish work, with a fixed-price proposal before demo begins.

A bathroom is the most failure-prone room in a New England home — every day it is wet, and behind the tile the freeze-thaw, humidity, and constant moisture of Greater Boston's climate punish any shortcut. As a licensed Massachusetts general contractor (CSL-121587), Schlickmann builds the entire bathroom under one license, one permit set, and one accountable in-house crew, instead of coordinating a tile setter, a plumber, and an electrician who each blame the other when the grout cracks or the fan never vented.

Waterproofing, Curbless & Walk-In Showers

Waterproofing is what separates a shower that lasts decades from one that leaks into the floor below. We build on cement board with Schluter KERDI or RedGard liquid membrane — never felt paper behind tile — and slope every pan to a linear or center drain. Curbless, walk-in showers are increasingly requested across Greater Boston for their clean look and step-free entry, and we build them with proper pre-slope, recessed framing, and trench drains.

Tile & Shower Types

From frameless and semi-frameless glass enclosures to full tub-to-shower conversions and custom steam showers, we set porcelain, ceramic, marble, and large-format tile with built-in niches, benches, and accent bands. Tub-to-shower conversions are one of our most popular remodels for homeowners who want a larger, easier-access shower in place of an unused tub.

Vanities, Storage & Countertops

We install single and double vanities, custom storage, medicine cabinets, linen towers, and quartz, granite, or marble countertops. Plumbing and electrical are sequenced so supply lines, outlets, and sconce boxes land exactly where your fixtures and mirrors go, and we plan storage around the way Greater Boston's older homes are framed — often with limited stud bays and no room for off-the-shelf cabinetry.

Heated Floors & Comfort

Electric radiant heat mats under tile take the chill off New England mornings and dry the floor surface fast, which also helps cut down on moisture and mold. We set the system on a dedicated programmable thermostat tied to your schedule, so the floor is warm when you wake up and off when the house is empty.

ADA & Aging-in-Place Conversions

Curbless roll-in showers, blocking for grab bars, comfort-height toilets, and wider doorways let homeowners stay in their homes longer. We build to Massachusetts accessibility standards and plan for future fixtures even when they aren't installed today.

Plumbing Relocation & Layout

Moving a toilet, relocating a vanity wall, or converting a tub alcove to a walk-in shower means reworking the supply and drain lines. Our licensed plumber handles all rough-in in-house — no separate plumbing contractor and no scheduling gaps between trades.

Ventilation & Mold Prevention

Most bathroom mold traces back to a weak fan or one that vents into the attic. We install properly sized, quiet exhaust fans (Panasonic WhisperCeiling or equivalent) ducted fully to the exterior so moisture leaves the house.

Permits & Massachusetts Plumbing & Electrical Code

Bathroom remodels that move plumbing or alter wiring require plumbing and electrical permits under Massachusetts code, plus inspections. As a licensed GC we pull every required permit, schedule the inspections, and include the fees in your fixed-price proposal — no surprises and no problems at resale.