Make the Bathroom Work Without Workarounds

Bathroom Remodeling in Burr Ridge for cramped layouts and fixtures that leak or no longer drain properly

Mikasa Builders & Remodeling Corp provides bathroom remodeling for homeowners in Burr Ridge who are tired of stepping over a tub edge every morning, scrubbing grout that never dries, or replacing caulk around a vanity that wasn't installed level in the first place. You might need a walk-in shower with a low threshold, a second sink, or heated floors that take the edge off tile in winter. This service handles everything from fixture swaps to full gut jobs where the subfloor, walls, and drain lines all get rebuilt.

The remodel covers walk-in showers with custom tile work, bathtub installation and tub-to-shower conversions, vanity and storage solutions, heated flooring systems, plumbing and fixture upgrades, and lighting, mirrors, and ventilation. If the existing tub is cast iron and boxed in, it's cut apart and hauled out before the new shower pan goes down. Drain lines are checked for pitch and replaced if they've settled or corroded. Electrical circuits are added when heated floors or exhaust fans with humidity sensors are part of the plan.

Call to review your bathroom layout and talk through what's driving the need for a remodel.

What Gets Rebuilt in a Bathroom Remodel

Your shower pan is sloped toward the drain during installation so water doesn't pool in the corners, and the tile is set on a waterproof backer that won't rot if a grout line cracks. If you're adding a heated floor, the mat is laid over the subfloor and wired to a thermostat mounted near the door. Vanity cabinets are shimmed level before the countertop is set, and the plumbing connections are sealed so leaks don't go unnoticed until the floor below gets stained.

When the work is done, you'll see a shower door that closes without scraping the threshold, a mirror that's lit evenly from both sides, and a fan that clears steam in under five minutes. Mikasa Builders & Remodeling Corp leaves the shutoff valves accessible under the sink, the grout sealed along the tub edge, and the toilet flange tight to the floor so the wax ring doesn't shift.

If you're converting a tub to a walk-in shower, the framing gets adjusted to support the new walls, and the drain is repositioned if the shower head is moving. Vanity storage can be customized with pullout trays or open shelving, depending on what you're storing. Ventilation upgrades are recommended when the existing fan doesn't move enough air or vents into the attic instead of outside.

Common Questions About Bathroom Remodels