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Hampshire County, MA

Bathroom Remodeling in Northampton, MA

Northampton is the Hampshire County seat and home to Smith College, with strict attention to its historic streetscapes. We are a Ludlow-based general contractor remodeling bathrooms across Hampshire County, from the tile and vanity to the plumbing behind them, licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Marble bathroom with freestanding soaking tub and glass shower
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We take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and outstanding service. Explore our client reviews to see how we've transformed visions into reality and built lasting relationships along the way.

Dan was extremely easy to work with. He made our families emergency renovation process simple and was always available for questions. His company did fantastic work in a timely manner and Everything fell within budget. I would definitely recommend Dan for all your home remodeling needs.
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Scott PaluckSatisfied Client
From the beginning of the porch being knocked down. To the rebuilding of my new enclosed porch. Dan and his workers were amazing people. Very professional and courteous people. Beautiful job from start to finish.
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Deborah BatistaSatisfied Client
Dan and his team just added on a 12×12 composite deck to a existing deck at my home. It came out amazing and we are so happy with it. Dan and his team were excellent and will be using them in future projects, thank you Dan
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Jeff FrancisSatisfied Client
Best construction company!!! Very responsible and professional. Always on time, always ready to answer all questions!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking either to build a house, to do extension, build a porch or something else. They do free estimates and do the job quickly.
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Anastasia NesterSatisfied Client
Dan’s Construction just completed a Trex deck with two sets of stairs for me. I am thrilled with the outcome! Dan was pleasant and efficient in overseeing our deck project, his crew worked tirelessly to complete their work, despite bad weather and the issue of trash on my site…
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Deborah TymkowicheSatisfied Client
I came across Dan’s Construction by accident while searching the internet and I’m glad I did. I read the reviews and checked out the company and contacted for an estimate. He was quick and professional and reached out enthusiastic to work…
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David M.Satisfied Client
Dan is super nice and easy to work with. His team worked all day to get our roof replaced which had damage down to the rafters. He is knowledgeable, fair and trustworthy. I highly recommend this company and will definitely hire them for future projects.
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Steph KingSatisfied Client
We called after seeing a recommendation on Facebook and we are very happy we did. We had them build a covered pergola off our back sliders, and since we live in a log home, we wanted rough hewn lumber. Not only did they order the perfect stuff…
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Libby OverlySatisfied Client
Dan and his team completed a full replace of the deck, staircase and balcony at my home. From the beginning Dan was knowledgeable and responsive to my inquiry including being quick to respond to any changes to material or additional items…
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Bathroom remodel with a marble walk-in shower and floating double vanity
LAYOUT & SCOPE

A new bathroom in a period house

Northampton's Victorians, Queen Annes and Federals often have bathrooms that were added well after the house was built, and the remodel is a chance to make them suit the house again. In a period home in Northampton, the bathroom is usually the room that has been changed the most and fits the house the least. A good remodel brings it back in line: tile, trim and fixtures that suit the house's age, with a modern shower, proper waterproofing and ventilation behind them. Where an original clawfoot tub or pedestal sink is worth keeping, we work around it.

Walk-in glass shower with marble-pattern tile, a rain shower head and recessed lighting
PLUMBING, WATERPROOFING & VENTILATION

Modern systems in an old house

Older houses in Northampton were plumbed and wired for a very different bathroom. We bring the supply lines, drains, venting and electrical up to current code behind the walls, add a waterproofing membrane under the tile and a fan vented outside, and do it in a way that leaves the original trim and plaster in the rest of the house intact. In an older Northampton house, the bathroom floor often sits on framing that was cut and notched for pipes over the years, so we check and reinforce it before new tile goes down.

Bathroom with a floating white vanity, lighted mirror and marble-pattern floor tile
TILE, FIXTURES & FINISHES

Period-correct tile and fixtures

On a period home in Northampton, tile and fixtures carry the look. Hex or subway tile, a pedestal sink or a furniture-style vanity, and fixtures in a finish that suits the house's era all read correctly, and all are easy to get today. We install them with the same care as the hidden work, so the room looks original and works like new.

Remodeled bathroom with a freestanding tub and marble walk-in shower
WALK-IN SHOWERS & ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible without looking clinical

A walk-in shower, grab bars and a comfort-height toilet can be done in a way that suits a Northampton period home. Grab bars now come in finishes that match the fixtures, a curbless shower can be tiled to match the floor, and the result reads as a well-designed bathroom rather than an accessible one.

THE REST OF WHAT WE DO

Everything else we handle in Northampton

Roofing and siding through to kitchens, additions and new construction, all run by the same crew.

#1 Priority

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We firmly believe in honesty and long term relationships with our customers. We strive for our best and guarantee 100% satisfaction.

Top Quality

Fully Licensed & Insured

We have a multi-million dollar insurance policy to protect you. You’re in safe hands with us! We’re excited to hear about your project.

Free Estimates

Onsite Estimates

We offer completely free quotes and consultations with no strings attached. We will walk you through every and any question you may have about the project.

Common questions about bathroom remodeling in Northampton

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Northampton?

Usually, once plumbing, wiring or walls change. In Massachusetts, plumbing and electrical work is done by licensed trades and has its own permit and inspection, separate from any building permit, while a purely cosmetic refresh may need none at all. We work out which apply and schedule the inspections. If the house is in a historic district, interior work is usually not reviewed, but a new window or exhaust vent on a street-facing wall can be.

What does a bathroom remodel cost in Northampton?

On a Northampton period home the cost depends on how much of the original you keep and how much hidden plumbing and wiring needs updating. We price it at the house, because matching an original is the part that varies. The estimate is free and itemized so the allowances are visible.

How long will we be without the bathroom?

Period-style tile and fixtures can take longer to arrive, so we order them before demolition and plan around the household so a bathroom stays usable where possible. You get a written schedule before demolition starts.

Talk it through with someone who has built here before

Tell us what you are planning and we will tell you what it takes. The estimate is free and there is no obligation.

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More about bathroom remodeling in Northampton

Bathrooms in Northampton's period homes

Northampton is the Hampshire County seat and home to Smith College, with strict attention to its historic streetscapes. Housing runs to well-kept Victorians, Queen Annes and Federals, many in or beside local historic districts, and the original bathrooms in houses like these were small and simple, then changed over the years in ways that rarely suited the house.

A good remodel puts the room back in character, with tile, trim and fixtures that suit the house, and brings everything behind the walls up to date. Done that way, the bathroom looks like it belongs and works like a new one.

Many homes near downtown and in Florence are rented, at least in part, and a bathroom built for a rental needs durable finishes more than showpiece fixtures.

Remodeling a bathroom in Northampton

Northampton's bathrooms range from period baths in Victorians and Federals near downtown to the bathrooms in homes in Florence and Leeds.

Near downtown and Smith College, many homes are rentals or have rental units, and their bathrooms need durable finishes and good ventilation to stand up to heavy use.

In Florence and Leeds, many homes date from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and their bathrooms often still have original features worth keeping, like a clawfoot tub.

When to schedule a bathroom remodel

A bathroom remodel in Northampton is interior work, so unlike a deck or an addition it does not wait on the weather. Winter is often the easiest time to get on the calendar.

What does take time is materials. Custom shower glass, some tile and specialty vanities can be slow to arrive, so we order them before demolition rather than leaving the room torn up while we wait.

Permits and inspections in Northampton

Work in Northampton is permitted by the Northampton Building Department under the Massachusetts State Building Code, and the contractor doing it has to hold a Home Improvement Contractor registration as well as a construction supervisor license. We hold both, and we file in our name, which is what puts the code responsibility on us rather than on you.

A bathroom remodel can involve three permits: building, plumbing and electrical. Plumbing and electrical work is done by licensed trades and inspected on its own schedule, usually at rough-in before the walls are closed and again at the end. We coordinate all of it so the inspections happen in the right order and the job does not stall.

Why Northampton homeowners choose us

We are a family-run construction company of more than 20 years, working out of Ludlow and serving Northampton, MA every week. The same team that quotes the job runs it, which is the practical reason the quality holds. We hold the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration and the Construction Supervisor License, are licensed in Connecticut, carry liability and workers compensation insurance, and are BBB-accredited with an A rating. Reviews come from Hampshire County homeowners you can look up, and the quote is free, written and itemized.

Where else we remodel bathrooms

We remodel bathrooms across Hampshire County, including Easthampton, Amherst, Williamsburg and Southampton. In Northampton we also build decks and build home additions. For everything else we do there, see our Northampton page. Not sure whether we reach you? Call +1 (413) 351-5125 and ask, it is a short conversation.