Bathroom remodel contractor in Massachusetts

With a bathroom remodel, major upgrades are often completed, such as changing around plumbing and electrical, adding in new plumbing fixtures to replace the old ones, and potentially knocking down walls or making the space bigger. To ensure that your build is compliant with building codes, and is completed properly, it's always best to consult a professional contractor.

When remodeling a bathroom, you want to choose moisture-resistant materials. For areas like a shower, porcelain and ceramic tile, natural stone, and fiberglass panels are good options. Porcelain and ceramic are the most versatile options. Natural stone gives a high-end look but requires sealing often to prevent moisture buildup. Fiberglass panels are the most budget friendly and DIY friendly option.

For flooring, porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank, or engineered wood are all good options. When choosing paint, choose something with a semi-gloss finish because it resists moisture well.

For a countertop, engineered quartz and granite are both good, moisture-resistant options. For fixtures, brushed nickel chrome, brass, and copper are all durable options.

Per Massachusetts building code, you need a building permit if you're doing the following:

• Making structural changes

• Moving or removing walls

• Altering the room footprint

• Widening doors or windows

Plumbing permits are required if you're making any changes to the water supply, waste, or vent lines. If you're making changes to any of these things, you must hire a Master or Journeyman Plumber with the proper credentials to pull this permit.

If you're planning on doing any sort of electrical work, you'll more than likely need an electrical permit as well. We recommend always checking in with your local town or municipality before beginning work to ensure you apply for the proper permits.

Adding two vanities is more expensive, but it has it's advantages, especially if multiple people are using the bathroom at the same time everyday, such as families getting ready on a busy morning. However, a single vanity might work better if the available space is less than 60 inches, or if you want more counter space and storage.

The highest ROI projects you can do in your bathroom are painting the walls and cabinets, upgrading the fixtures, and adding new mirrors. Mostly cosmetic updates. Avoid over-customizing your bathroom, especially if you plan on selling your house soon. If you're looking to keep costs lower, don't move the location of any plumbing fixtures or do any electrical work unless absolutely necessary.

We serve the following counties in Massachusetts:

• Barnstable County

• Berkshire County

• Bristol County

• Dukes County

• Essex County

• Franklin County

• Hampden County

• Hampshire County

• Middlesex County

• Nantucket County

• Norfolk County

• Plymouth County

• Suffolk County

• Worcester County

Yes, we are a fully licensed contractor.

Yes, we are a fully insured contractor.

Yes, we offer free quotes. You can contact us via our contact form, call us, text us, or email us and we will send you a free quote based on the information you provide to us.

SJ Carpentry builds decks, sheds, pergolas, and pavilions. We also do bathroom remodels and flooring updates.