Madison homes and their bathrooms
Madison, the Rose City, is a walkable Morris County borough with Victorians, colonials, and early 1900s homes around its downtown and Drew University. Owners here invest in quality and expect work that respects the house's original character.
Bathrooms in older, character homes
In Madison's Victorians and older homes, floors are rarely level and joists have been notched by generations of plumbers. We sister and level framing before tile, and choose finishes that suit the house.
Colonial hall baths
Colonials in Madison usually have a small original hall bath with a cast-iron tub and wall tile from the 1950s or earlier. They're great candidates for a full gut remodel, and many owners borrow closet space to enlarge the primary bath.
Pre-war plumbing
Many Madison homes still have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains. A bathroom remodel is the right time to replace them, before they fail inside a finished wall.
Madison pricing
Most Madison bathroom remodels run $28,000 to $45,000 for a full hall or family bath and $45,000 to $75,000 for a primary bath, reflecting the finish level owners here typically choose. Tub-to-shower conversions start around $15,000.
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Permits in Madison
Bathroom remodels in Madison usually need a plumbing permit, plus electrical and building permits if circuits or walls change. DMF files with the Madison construction office and schedules every rough and final inspection.
How a Madison project runs
- Free visitWe measure, check plumbing and framing, and talk layout.
- Price & selectionsA firm price and a selections list with allowances.
- Order firstEverything is ordered and on site before demolition.
- BuildDemo, rough-ins, inspections, waterproofing, tile, fixtures. Usually 2–4 weeks.
- WalkthroughFinal inspection, punch list, and care instructions.
What neighbors say
“The projects went pretty smooth, they are very honest and fair, punctual which most important now a days.”
“The pricing was fair and competitive compared to other quotes that I have gotten. They gave me a step by step outline.”