Chicago bathroom planning & referrals
Planning a bathroom remodel in Chicago?
Explore shower updates, full remodels and practical choices for Chicago homes. Tell us about the project and request a connection with an independent remodeling professional, subject to availability.
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We look at project type and location to see whether an independent professional may be available.
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If a match is available, you talk directly with them. Estimates, contracts and licensing are between you and the contractor.
Project types
What are you thinking of changing?
Full Bathroom Remodeling
Gut-to-studs renovations, new layouts and complete fixture, tile and lighting packages.
Read the guideShower Remodeling
New shower surrounds, valves, glass and niches without touching the rest of the room.
Read the guideWalk-In Showers
Low- or no-threshold showers with fixed glass, linear drains and easier entry.
Read the guideTub-to-Shower Conversion
Replacing an alcove tub with a shower in the same footprint.
Read the guideSmall Bathroom Remodeling
Making five-by-seven and narrower rooms work harder without feeling cramped.
Read the guideBathtub Replacement
Swapping a worn or chipped tub, or upgrading to a deeper soaking model.
Read the guideTile & Waterproofing
Membranes, backer board, shower pans and tile installation done in the right order.
Read the guideVanities & Storage
Vanities, medicine cabinets, linen storage and countertops sized to the room.
Read the guideCondo Bathroom Remodeling
Remodels that work within association rules, shared stacks and building schedules.
Read the guide
Worth knowing first
The decisions that shape a bathroom budget
Moving fixtures costs more than replacing them. Keeping the toilet, tub and sink in place reuses existing drains. Moving them means opening floors and often more permit work.
The waterproofing matters more than the tile. Grout isn't waterproof. Ask every contractor which system goes behind the shower walls and floor.
Older homes hide surprises. Many Chicago houses and two-flats have aging pipes or past repairs behind the plaster. Good estimates explain how those are handled.
Neighborhoods
Bungalows, two-flats, vintage condos and lofts each bring different questions
Portage Park
How do you make a compact bungalow bathroom work better without moving walls?
Lakeview
What should a Lakeview condo owner sort out with the association before remodeling a bathroom?
Logan Square
Should the owner's unit and rental unit bathrooms be remodeled differently?
West Loop
What limits a bathroom remodel in a converted loft or newer condo tower?
Pilsen
How do you remodel a bathroom in a raised workers' cottage?
Beverly
How do you plan a primary bathroom in a larger detached older home?
Lincoln Park
How do you update a bathroom in an older row house or greystone without losing what makes it special?
Hyde Park
What should co-op and condo owners in older buildings ask before remodeling?
Planning guides
- Bathroom Remodel Cost Considerations in ChicagoThe few decisions that move the budget most, and how to read an estimate.
- Bathroom Renovation Permits and Plumbing QuestionsCosmetic vs. plumbing vs. layout changes — and why scope determines approvals.
- Walk-In Shower vs. Tub: How to DecideA practical comparison for households deciding whether to keep the tub.
- Designing a Small Chicago BathroomWhat works in five-by-seven rooms and narrow vintage layouts.
- What to Ask Before Hiring a Remodeling ContractorA checklist for comparing contractors and estimates.
Ready to talk through your bathroom?
Share a few details and we'll try to connect you with an independent remodeling professional, subject to availability.