Bathroom Remodeling in Elmhurst, IL

Changing the layout of an Elmhurst bathroom

Some bathrooms have the toilet in the wrong place, and no amount of new tile fixes that. We remodel bathrooms with or without a layout change, and our crew does the demo, plumbing, wiring, waterproofing, tile and finish work in one job. When fixtures move, the drain, vent and supply lines move with them, and the electrical gets rearranged to match. Every shower is built on a continuous membrane sloped to the drain and tested before tile.

We cover Elmhurst off I-290 and I-294, working along York Road, North Avenue and St. Charles Road, from downtown Elmhurst and the Metra station out past Elmhurst University. It is a DuPage County city next to Villa Park and Oak Brook. Moving a toilet or shower is less about the fixture and more about the floor: a drain needs steady slope, it needs a vent, and the joists decide which way it can run without cutting them beyond what code allows. We check joist direction and the path to the main stack before we promise a layout, and the rough plumbing gets inspected before the walls and floor are closed.

What an Elmhurst bathroom remodel covers

Layout planning

We check the joists, the main stack and the vent paths on the first visit, so the layout we price is one that works.

Drain and vent rerouting

New drain lines at the right slope with proper venting, run without over-cutting the joists.

Rough-in inspection

The permit is pulled, and the rough plumbing and wiring are inspected before anything is closed up.

Shower or tub in a new spot

Framing, a sloped floor and a continuous membrane, water tested before tile.

Electrical rearranged

Switches, lights, the fan and GFCI outlets moved to match the new layout.

Vanity, toilet and finish

Fixtures set, then drywall, trim and paint, so the room is done.

How a layout change runs

We visit for free, look at the bathroom and the framing below it, and talk through what moves. You get a written estimate that shows the plumbing and electrical changes on their own lines. The permit comes next, and work starts when the permit and materials are in hand. If the floor or walls hide something that changes the plan, we price it in writing and wait for your approval, and the job ends with a walkthrough of every fixture.

Layout checked against the framing
Plumbing and electrical changes itemized
Permit pulled before work begins
Rough-in inspected before walls close
Membrane leak tested before tile goes on
Final walkthrough with you

Bathroom Remodeling estimate in Elmhurst

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Bathroom Remodeling in Elmhurst: questions

Can you move the toilet to a different wall?

Often, yes. It depends on which way the joists run and where the main stack is, and we check both on the first visit before we price it. Call or text (815) 585-1750 to set one up.

Will a layout change need a permit in Elmhurst?

Moving drains and wiring is the kind of work that calls for a permit. We pull the permit the city requires and schedule the rough and final inspections.

How long does it take?

A full bath with a layout change usually runs two to three weeks once materials are in, plus the time it takes to get the permit issued.

Do you work near Elmhurst?

We do. We remodel bathrooms in Villa Park, Oak Brook, Addison and Lombard as well.

Are you insured?

Yes. We carry liability insurance, and the certificate is yours before we start.

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Bathroom Remodeling in Elmhurst