Bathroom Remodeling in Evanston, IL
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From vintage condo baths off Chicago Avenue to upstairs hall baths in the Lakeshore Historic District, we rebuild bathrooms all over Evanston.
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Bathroom Remodeling in Evanston, IL
Evanston sits on Lake Michigan, right on Chicago’s north border. The Charles Gates Dawes House on Greenwood Street stands near the lakefront, just south of the Northwestern campus.
Many Evanston bathrooms are as old as the buildings. You still find small-tile floors, cast-iron tubs and pedestal sinks in Victorians, foursquares and 1920s courtyard condos. Some were updated decades ago and are worn out again.
This page is about bathroom remodeling in Evanston. It covers walk-in showers, tub-to-shower changes, small baths and powder rooms, new vanities and the old pipes behind the walls.
Tell us what bothers you about your bathroom. We will set up a free visit at your home and measure the room with you.
Bathroom Remodeling Across Evanston
The bathroom you have depends a lot on where in Evanston you live. Here is what we see in each area.
Lakeshore Historic District
Southeast Evanston near the lake, with large older single-family homes. Hall baths upstairs are often small for the size of the house, and some still have the first tub.
Northeast Evanston
Older Craftsman, Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival homes near the Northwestern campus. Owners often turn a tub into a walk-in shower and add a powder room on the main floor.
Courtyard Buildings Off Chicago Avenue
Vintage condos between Main Street and Howard Street. Baths are compact, pipes are shared with neighbors, and the building sets the work rules.
Downtown High-Rises
Newer towers near Fountain Square and the train stations. Here the job is usually a new shower, vanity and tile in a bath with a set layout.
The Rest of the House
Planning more than a bathroom? See home remodeling in Evanston for kitchens, basements and whole-home work.
Wilmette, Just North
Across the village line, homes and bathrooms change again.
Remodeling Services in Evanston
Everything we do for homes in Evanston, from one room to the whole house.
Home Remodeling in Evanston
Evanston foursquares and two-flats often have one bath for a whole household and an unfinished basement below. We plan aging-in-place changes like wider doors and step-free entries, and turn lower levels into family rooms or guest suites with a bath of their own.
Our home remodeling services →Bathroom Remodeling in Evanston
Our Evanston bathroom work runs from a single new vanity or a refinished cast-iron tub to a gutted master bath with a glass shower. We also build powder rooms, accessible showers and new baths in finished basements.
Our bathroom remodeling services →Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston
Kitchens in south Evanston courtyard condos are often narrow galleys with little counter space. We fit cabinets to the inch, add tall pantry storage and pick counters and backsplash tile that make a small vintage kitchen brighter and easier to work in.
Our kitchen remodeling services →General Contracting in Evanston
Remodels in Evanston two-flats and condo buildings touch shared walls, shared pipes and shared stairs. We file the City of Evanston permit, coordinate with the other owners, and handle structural work like a load-bearing wall coming out between rooms.
Our general contracting services →Flooring in Evanston
Old Evanston bathrooms often sit on thick mortar beds, so the floor next door can end up higher or lower than the new tile. We even out the transitions, lay tile in baths and entries, and install LVP in basements that see some moisture.
Our flooring services →Bathroom Projects We Do in Evanston
The most common bathroom jobs in Evanston homes and condos are:
- Taking out an old cast-iron tub and building a walk-in shower
- Rebuilding a small condo bath with a new tub, tile and vanity
- Adding a powder room under the stairs or off the kitchen
- Replacing worn 1970s or 1980s updates in second-floor baths
Learn more about bathroom remodeling, walk-in shower conversion and small bathroom remodeling.
Bathrooms in Evanston Home Styles
- Victorians: high ceilings and narrow baths, often with a window over the tub. We keep the window and seal the shower wall around it.
- Foursquares: one full bath upstairs for the whole family. A double vanity and a better shower help a lot.
- Courtyard condos: small baths with a tub on an outside wall. We fit more storage and a brighter, easier-to-clean shower.
- Two-flats: two stacked baths on one drain line. We plan the work so the other unit keeps its water running.
Old Pipes, Old Walls and Fresh Air
In a bathroom that is 80 or 100 years old, the hidden parts matter as much as the tile.
- Galvanized supply pipes can rust inside, so we replace them while the walls are open
- Cast-iron drains and stacks get checked for cracks before new tile goes over them
- Many old baths have only a window, so we add a fan vented to the outside
- Plaster walls and old mortar beds come out so the new tile has a flat, solid base
Permits and Scheduling for Evanston Bathrooms
- Bathroom remodels that move plumbing or wiring need a permit from the City of Evanston.
- The city has a checklist for bathroom remodels that covers items like the exhaust fan, GFCI outlets and the shower valve. We build to it and book the inspections.
- Condo owners: we get board or management approval, insurance papers and work hours before we start.
- You get a written schedule, so you know how long you will be without that bathroom.
Bathrooms Built by Our Team
Real bathrooms, vanities and showers built by the HQ Carpentry crew. See more in our project gallery.
We Come to You in Evanston
You never need to come to us. The free estimate, the planning and the whole build happen at your Evanston home.
Our crews are based on Chicago’s Northwest Side, about 10 miles from Evanston, so we can get to you quickly.
Call (773) 968-3606 or send the form, and we will book a visit at a time that works for you.
Book a free home visit →How Your Evanston Bathroom Remodel Comes Together
Free home visit
We see the space, listen to your plans and take measurements.
Written plan
You get a clear scope and timeline before any work starts.
Permits and build
We file the City of Evanston permit, then build with a clean, safe work area.
Final walkthrough
We check every detail with you before we call the job done.
Why a Local Bathroom Remodeler Helps in Evanston
Used to old baths
Cast-iron tubs, mortar-bed tile and galvanized pipes are normal work for us.
Condo-ready
We handle building approvals, shared pipes and quiet hours without fuss.
One team
The same crew plans, builds and checks your project from start to finish.
Evanston Bathroom Remodeling FAQ
If the work moves plumbing, adds wiring or changes walls, yes. Swapping a toilet or a faucet in the same spot usually does not. We tell you which applies at the first visit, then prepare the plans and file with the City of Evanston.
Sometimes. A cast-iron tub in good shape can be kept and refinished, and we can build around it. Old mortar-bed tile is harder to save once walls are opened, so we talk through the trade-off before any demolition.
More than you might think. A wall-hung vanity, a recessed cabinet and a glass panel instead of a curtain make a small bath feel bigger. See our small bathroom renovation tips for ideas.
It can, because drains and water lines are often shared. We plan any water shut-off with the building, keep it short and tell the neighbors ahead of time.
Most visits happen within a few days. Call us or use the form, and we will find the soonest time.
Check Availability in Evanston
Call us at (773) 968-3606 or send the form at the top of this page. We are available Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM.
Serving Evanston and nearby neighborhoods · Licensed & Insured
Last updated · Reviewed by Tomasz Pietrzyk, Founder of HQ Carpentry
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