Full bathroom renovations
Down-to-studs remodels with new plumbing, electrical, tile, fixtures, vanity, lighting, and ventilation. Coordinated trades, single-point accountability.
Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling in Bergen County, NJ
Full bathroom renovations, tub-to-shower conversions, tile, vanities, fixtures. Licensed NJ contractor (#13VH13595500), permits handled, finished on schedule.
- Typical timeline
- 5 days–4 weeks
- Price range
- $6k–$75k+
- Response time
- Same-business-day
- Service area
- All Bergen County, NJ
Bergen County, NJ
Licensed #13VH13595500
Fully Insured
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HomeGrown Roots & Repairs designs and builds bathrooms across Bergen County, NJ — from quick powder-room refreshes to full master-bath renovations and aging-in-place conversions. We handle demolition, plumbing coordination, electrical coordination, tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, and ventilation, plus the Bergen County permit process where the scope requires it. One licensed local contractor, start to finish.
Most of our older-home bathroom work happens in Ridgewood, where pre-1970 plaster-and-lath construction makes full demos the norm, and in Teaneck on Tudor and Colonial bathrooms with original tile. High-end East Hill builds are concentrated in Englewood, while fast rental-property bathroom turnovers run weekly across Hackensack. Most jobs pair drywall and paint work, so see also our drywall repair and interior painting pages.
What We Do
Every bathroom sub-service we offer.
Tub-to-shower conversions
Remove the tub, build a walk-in or curbless shower with proper waterproofing, drainage, and tile or solid-surface walls. Popular for aging in place.
Walk-in and curbless showers
Linear drains, tiled benches, niches, glass enclosures. Built to current code with proper slope and waterproofing membranes.
Tile installation
Floor and wall tile in porcelain, ceramic, stone, or large-format. Proper underlayment, waterproofing, and uniform grout lines.
Vanities and cabinetry
Pre-built or semi-custom vanities, double sinks, integrated lighting. We coordinate plumber for rough-ins where needed.
Lighting and ventilation
New fixtures, recessed lights, vanity sconces, dedicated bath fans vented outside (not into the attic). Code-compliant electrical work coordinated.
Small and powder-room remodels
Single-vanity baths and powder rooms — focused refreshes in a tighter window. Often completed in 5–8 working days.
Accessibility and aging-in-place
Grab bars, comfort-height toilets, curbless showers, lever faucets, slip-resistant flooring. We can build to the ADA-recommended dimensions.
Bergen County Considerations
What changes about bathroom in this market.
Local context #1
Permits in older towns
Ridgewood, Teaneck, Englewood, and Fair Lawn require permits for any plumbing or electrical work, which is essentially every bathroom remodel. Newer towns like Paramus and Bergenfield are similar but with faster processing. We file with the local Building Department and coordinate the inspection schedule.
Local context #2
Plaster-and-lath walls
Pre-1970 Bergen County homes — common in Ridgewood, Teaneck, Englewood, and parts of Hackensack — typically have plaster-and-lath bathroom walls. We plan for full demolition because retrofitting modern plumbing through plaster rarely works and the labor cost of working around plaster usually exceeds the cost of replacing it.
Local context #3
Winter water shut-offs
Bergen County winters mean we coordinate water shut-offs carefully on bathroom remodels. We schedule the shut-off day so the rest of the home stays functional and the homeowner has access to other bathrooms.
Our Process
From your call to a finished project.
- 1
Step 1 — Free in-home consultation
We measure, listen, talk through scope and finish level, and answer questions. No pressure, no obligation.
- 2
Step 2 — Written estimate + design
Detailed written estimate with materials called out. Help selecting tile, vanity, fixtures, and finishes if you want it.
- 3
Step 3 — Permit and schedule
We pull required permits through the local building department and lock a start date. Most full baths run 2–4 weeks of active work.
- 4
Step 4 — Demolition + build
Daily protection of the rest of the home. Plumbing and electrical coordinated. Tile, fixtures, paint, trim, final clean.
- 5
Step 5 — Walk-through and warranty
Final walk-through, punch-list, and a labor warranty in writing. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures provided.
Materials & Brands
What we use on every bathroom project.
Specific brands and suppliers we default to in Bergen County. Owner-supplied materials welcome if you have a preference — these are our starting point.
Plumbing fixtures
- Kohler tubs, toilets, faucets
- American Standard fixtures
- Moen shower trims and valves
Tile
- Porcelain and ceramic
- Subway and large-format
- Mosaic and natural stone accents
Paint
- Sherwin-Williams (default)
- Cashmere or Emerald for moisture-prone walls
- ProClassic semi-gloss for trim and doors
Flooring
- Tile (porcelain or ceramic)
- LVP through General Floors in Hackensack, NJ
Vanities and cabinets
- Pre-built and semi-custom
- Local cabinet suppliers
Lighting and ventilation
- LED recessed and sconce fixtures
- Dedicated bath fans vented outside (not into the attic)
Honest Pricing
Bathroom pricing in Bergen County, NJ.
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.
Recent Work
Bergen County bathroom jobs.
Why HomeGrown
Why pick us for bathroom?
- One contractor — design, permits, all trades coordinated
- Daily cleanup; the rest of your home stays livable
- Written estimate before any work starts; no surprise change orders
- Licensed NJ contractor #13VH13595500, fully insured
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Bathroom by Town
Bathroom Remodeling pages for each Bergen County town.
Town-specific bathroom details — housing era, typical scope, pricing notes, and local examples — for the Bergen County towns we work in most. Tap your town for the closest match to your project.
Bathroom in Ridgewood, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Ridgewood, NJ typically involves a full down-to-studs demo because the housing stock (mostly pre-1970, with substantial pre-1940 inventory) has original cast-iron tubs, plaster-and-lath walls, and 1950s-era plumbing rough-ins that all need replacement together. A standard full Ridgewood bathroom remodel runs $22,000–$45,000 and takes 3–4 weeks of active work.
See Ridgewood detailsBathroom in Paramus, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Paramus, NJ splits into three common project types: refresh-tier rental updates ($8,000–$14,000, 5–8 days), mid-range homeowner renovations ($18,000–$32,000, 2–3 weeks), and full premium remodels ($35,000–$60,000, 3–4 weeks). Most Paramus homes have newer plumbing rough-ins than Ridgewood, which means more refresh-tier work is possible without full demos.
See Paramus detailsBathroom in Fair Lawn, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Fair Lawn, NJ is shaped by the town's 1940s–1960s housing stock: most baths are small (35–55 sq ft) with original layouts. Refresh-tier remodels run $9,000–$16,000 over 6–10 days. Where the layout allows, we expand into an adjacent closet for a second sink or larger shower — these expansion projects run $22,000–$38,000 over 3 weeks.
See Fair Lawn detailsBathroom in Teaneck, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Teaneck, NJ depends heavily on the era of the home. Pre-1940 Tudors and Colonials around Cedar Lane, West Englewood Avenue, and the Glenpointe area need full plaster-wall demos and complete plumbing replacement — these remodels run $25,000–$45,000 over 3–4 weeks. Mid-century ranches in East and West Teaneck typically take refresh-tier work in $14,000–$24,000 over 2 weeks.
See Teaneck detailsBathroom in Hackensack, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Hackensack, NJ splits between fast rental-property turnovers (refresh-tier, $7,000–$13,000, 5–8 days) and single-family full remodels ($18,000–$35,000, 2–4 weeks). Multifamily and small-commercial bathrooms around the courthouse and Hackensack University Medical Center corridor are our most common project type — we hold recurring contracts with several property managers in the city.
See Hackensack detailsBathroom in Englewood, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Englewood, NJ skews premium. East Hill custom-built homes typically request high-end master bathrooms with double vanities, curbless tile showers, and premium fixtures — these run $45,000–$85,000 over 4–6 weeks. Pre-1940 Englewood Colonials need full plaster-wall demos and complete plumbing replacement, typically running $25,000–$45,000 over 3–4 weeks.
See Englewood detailsBathroom in Bergenfield, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Bergenfield, NJ is shaped by the town's 1950s–1960s housing stock — ranches, splits, and bi-levels with original small bathrooms. Refresh-tier remodels run $8,500–$15,000 over 5–8 days; mid-range full remodels run $16,000–$28,000 over 2–3 weeks. Plumbing rough-ins from the 1950s and 60s are typically still serviceable for refresh work.
See Bergenfield detailsBathroom in Dumont, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in Dumont, NJ is mostly refresh-tier ($8,000–$14,000, 5–8 days) and mid-range ($15,000–$26,000, 2–3 weeks) work on the borough's compact mid-century single-family homes. Original 1950s–60s fixtures usually need full replacement, but the underlying plumbing rough-ins are typically still serviceable.
See Dumont detailsBathroom in New Milford, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in New Milford, NJ runs refresh-tier ($8,500–$14,500, 5–8 days) and mid-range full ($16,000–$28,000, 2–3 weeks) projects on the borough's mid-century single-family homes. Small rental-property turnover work also part of our regular New Milford schedule.
See New Milford detailsBathroom in River Edge, NJ
Bathroom remodeling in River Edge, NJ is predominantly refresh-tier ($8,000–$14,000, 5–8 days) and mid-range ($15,000–$26,000, 2–3 weeks) work on the borough's mid-century single-family stock. High owner-occupancy means most projects are finish-quality jobs for families staying in the home long-term.
See River Edge detailsBathroom Remodeling FAQs
A standard full bathroom remodel typically takes 2–4 weeks of active work after demolition. Powder-room refreshes finish in 5–8 working days. Custom tile and curbless shower builds extend the timeline; we lock the window in writing before we start.
Straight talk
What this page can't tell you
We can't quote exact pricing without seeing the space. Final cost depends on tile complexity, fixture selection, whether plumbing rough-ins need to be moved, and any unexpected issues found during demolition (water damage behind walls, knob-and-tube wiring in older homes, dated supply lines). Send photos and your town through the contact form and we'll respond the same business day with a written ballpark and the questions we need answered to firm up the number.
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