When the layout, shower, storage and finishes are all tired at once, a full bathroom remodel fixes them together. The room is taken down to the studs where needed, problems behind the walls are repaired, and the space is rebuilt with new tile, fixtures, lighting and storage.
Many Middletown homes have a tub that rarely gets used. A tub to shower conversion replaces it with a roomier shower in the same footprint, so the plumbing stays close to where it is now.
A walk-in shower has a low entry with no tub wall to step over. It can include a bench, grab bars and a handheld shower head, and it works as well for a modern look as it does for planning ahead.
Tile is where a bathroom renovation shows. Shower walls, niches, floors and accent walls are set over proper waterproofing so the finish looks good and stays dry behind the surface. We can talk through large format tile, patterned floors and simple, clean layouts that suit your house.
Swapping a curtain or an old framed door for clean glass can modernize a bathroom without other work.
A new single or double vanity adds storage and counter space and changes the look of the room at the same time.
Walk-in showers are one of the most requested upgrades we see. A few things to decide early:
See the details on our walk-in showers page.
A tub to shower conversion is often the best value project for a hall bath or a primary bath where the tub is just in the way. The old tub comes out, the area is checked for damage, the drain is adjusted for the new shower base, and the walls are waterproofed and finished with tile or panels. Glass goes on last.
Good candidates are bathrooms with a standard alcove tub, households where nobody takes baths, and homeowners who want an easier entry. If this is your only tub and you have small children, it is worth thinking about before you commit. More on our tub to shower conversion page.
Middletown has everything from century-old houses near downtown to newer homes at the edges of the city. The age of the house changes the bathroom renovation.
In older homes, the surprises are usually behind the finishes: old drain lines, subfloor softened by years of small leaks around the toilet or tub, a missing exhaust fan or one that vents into the attic, and outdated outlets. These need to be repaired before new finishes go in, and that can change the schedule and the cost.
In newer homes, the structure is usually sound but the original finishes are basic: a one-piece fiberglass tub and shower, a small vanity and a basic fan. These bathrooms are often good candidates for a tub to shower conversion or a new vanity without a full gut remodel.
Cost depends on the size of the room, whether plumbing moves, tile and fixture choices, and what turns up behind the walls. We put typical ranges and the main cost drivers in one place: see our bathroom remodel cost guide for Middletown, NY. For a number on your bathroom, request a free estimate.
How long it takes depends on the size of the project and what turns up behind the walls. We will talk through the schedule with you at the estimate.
A Middletown mailing address does not always mean the house is inside the City of Middletown, and each municipality has its own building department. As a general guide, cosmetic updates and like-for-like replacements are less likely to need a permit, while moving plumbing, changing walls or adding electrical circuits often does. The building department for your address can tell you what applies.
Many Middletown homes have only one full bathroom, so the schedule matters as much as the design. Ask which days the toilet and shower will be out of service and plan around them. If you have a second bathroom, even a half bath, mention it on the estimate form.
See finished showers, tile and vanities on our Our Work page.
It depends on size, finishes and what is behind the walls. Our cost guide breaks down typical ranges.
Yes. Most standard alcove tubs can become a walk-in shower in the same space. See tub to shower conversions.
People use them interchangeably. Both can mean anything from a new shower to a full gut and rebuild. The estimate is where we define what your project includes.
Porcelain and ceramic are the most common choices for shower walls and floors. Large format tile means fewer grout lines, and smaller tile on the shower floor adds grip.
Usually not. If it is your only bathroom, plan for the days it is out of service.
Middletown and nearby Goshen, Warwick and Minisink.
Middletown Bath Co. works with homeowners throughout Middletown, NY and in nearby Goshen, Warwick and Minisink. Not sure if your address is in our area? Call (845) 535-9121.
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