Full bathroom renovations on pre-1970 Ridgewood homes — plaster-wall demos, replacement plumbing rough-ins, premium tile and fixtures. Licensed under NJ HIC #13VH13595500.
Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood's housing stock — much of it built before 1970, with substantial pre-1940 inventory around the train station, West Side, and Willard — means most bathroom remodels here start with full demolition rather than a refresh. Original cast-iron tubs sit in plaster-and-lath walls over 1950s-or-older plumbing rough-ins, and updating any one of those usually means updating all three — the tub-to-shower-or-full-remodel question typically resolves to the full-demo side here. We handle the demo, the plaster-and-lath wall removal, plumbing and electrical coordination, waterproofing, tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, ventilation, and the Ridgewood Building Department permit process. Premium fixture preferences (Kohler, Toto, Grohe) are common here.
Pre-1970 Ridgewood baths typically have cast-iron tubs in plaster-and-lath walls. Trying to remodel without replacing the plumbing rough-ins usually fails — corroded supply lines and lead drains both need to go. We plan for full demo from day one.
Removing plaster-and-lath walls is dustier and slower than removing drywall. We dust-contain the room with zip walls and HEPA-filtered cleanup; this adds about a day to the demo phase but keeps the rest of your home livable.
Ridgewood homeowners typically request premium-tier fixtures — Kohler tubs, Toto toilets, custom tile, double vanities. Pricing skews to the mid-range and high-end bands of our published ranges rather than refresh-tier.
We measure, listen, talk through scope and finish level, and answer questions. No pressure, no obligation.
Detailed written estimate with materials called out. Help selecting tile, vanity, fixtures, and finishes if you want it.
We pull required permits through the local building department and lock a start date. Most full baths run 2–4 weeks of active work.
Daily protection of the rest of the home. Plumbing and electrical coordinated. Tile, fixtures, paint, trim, final clean.
Final walk-through, punch-list, and a labor warranty in writing. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures provided.
Most local competitors say "call for quote." We publish ballpark ranges so you can decide before picking up the phone. Final pricing is always written before any work begins.
| Project tier | Bergen County price range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh / powder room | $6,000–$14,000 | Vanity swap, faucet, mirror, lighting, paint, minor tile. No major plumbing relocation. |
| Mid-range full bath | $18,000–$35,000 | Full demo, new tub or shower, tile, vanity, fixtures, lighting, ventilation. Standard finishes. |
| High-end / master bath | $40,000–$75,000+ | Custom tile, double vanity, curbless shower, premium fixtures, layout changes. Tier 1 finishes. |
Ranges reflect typical Bergen County, NJ bathroom jobs. Final pricing is always agreed in writing before any work begins. Owner sign-off required before these ranges publish — currently placeholder for review.
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A standard full Ridgewood bathroom remodel takes 3–4 weeks of active work. Pre-1970 homes typically need 1–2 extra days for plaster demolition compared to newer construction. Custom tile work and curbless showers can extend the timeline another week.
Free written estimate, same business day. Licensed under NJ HIC #13VH13595500, fully insured.