Bathroom Remodeling in Newton, MA

What Newton's Older Homes Mean for Your Bathroom

Many Newton houses were built when bathrooms were small and plumbing ran through walls that are now finished and tiled. Moving a toilet or shower often means opening walls to reroute drain lines and vents. That's routine work for a contractor who knows older houses, but it's worth planning for before you pick out tile.

Storage is another Newton theme. Older bathrooms rarely have enough of it, so a remodel is a good time to add a properly sized vanity, recessed medicine cabinets, or linen storage that fits the house.

Permits in Newton

A bathroom remodel in Newton typically requires a building permit, with plumbing and electrical work covered under separate trade permits. Plumbing permit applications can be submitted through the city's website. All plumbing and electrical work must be performed by Massachusetts-licensed plumbers and electricians. As with any town, the final word belongs to the local inspector.

A Recent Newton Project

We rebuilt two bathrooms in a Newton home to an entirely new floor plan — new layouts, new fixtures, and new tile throughout both rooms, with new plumbing and electrical for the new layout.