Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Greater Boston
Complete bathroom renovations across Greater Boston — from powder-room refreshes to full gut remodels with custom tile, frameless glass, walk-in showers, and heated floors. Every trade managed in-house under one license.
Schlickmann's bathroom remodeling already ranks organically in Stoneham, MA — proof our domain has the authority to compete across Greater Boston. In this high-value housing market a master bath remodel delivers strong ROI and is one of the most requested projects from homeowners in Lexington, Winchester, Newton, Reading, and Brookline. 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.
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.
Bathroom Remodeling by Town
We remodel bathrooms across Greater Boston, including Stoneham, Woburn, Winchester, Reading, and Medford.
Bathroom Remodeling — FAQ
How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Massachusetts?
Bathroom remodeling in Massachusetts ranges from about $18,000 for a hall-bath refresh (new tile, vanity, toilet, fixtures) to $55,000+ for a full primary-suite gut remodel with a custom tile walk-in shower, heated floors, and frameless glass. The biggest cost drivers are tile selection, glass, and whether plumbing gets relocated. Schlickmann provides a fixed-price proposal so your budget is locked before demo begins.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A full bathroom remodel with Schlickmann typically takes 2–4 weeks from demo to completion. A simple hall-bath refresh with no plumbing move runs on the shorter end, while a primary suite with a custom tile shower, heated floor, and frameless glass runs toward the longer end. We build a firm project schedule before we start so you know what to expect.
Do I need permits to remodel a bathroom in Massachusetts?
Yes — any bathroom remodel that relocates plumbing requires a plumbing permit, and work that alters wiring requires an electrical permit under Massachusetts code, both with inspections. A cosmetic refresh that doesn't move plumbing or wiring may not. As a licensed general contractor (CSL-121587), Schlickmann pulls every required permit and schedules inspections, with fees included in your fixed-price proposal.
Do you handle the plumbing and electrical yourself?
Yes. Our work is managed in-house under one license — our licensed plumber handles all rough-in and fixture connections, and our electrical work is permitted and inspected. There is no separate plumbing or electrical contractor to schedule and no finger-pointing if something needs adjustment. One accountable crew handles the entire bathroom.
Should I do a walk-in shower or keep the bathtub?
It depends on how you use the space and who lives in the home. Tub-to-shower and curbless walk-in conversions are our most popular request because they create a larger, easier-access shower — ideal for primary baths and aging-in-place. We generally recommend keeping at least one tub in the home for resale and for families with young children. We'll help you decide during the design consultation.
How disruptive is a bathroom remodel?
A bathroom remodel takes one bathroom offline for the duration, so it's most disruptive in single-bathroom homes. We contain dust with barriers and floor protection, keep the work zone clean daily, and sequence trades so the project moves without idle gaps. If it's your only bathroom, we plan the schedule with you up front to minimize downtime.
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