Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling by Michaelson & Messinger Insurance Specialists, LLC
Bathrooms are small rooms with every trade in them: plumbing, electrical, tile, ventilation, waterproofing, and carpentry. Michaelson & Messinger remodels bathrooms across Hinsdale, the western suburbs, and Chicago, from updating a hall bath to building a master suite where a closet and a bedroom used to be. Our crews do the work in house, so the plumber, the electrician, and the tile setter answer to the same project manager.
What We Do
- Master bathrooms and en suite additions
- Hall and guest bathrooms
- Walk in showers with curbless entries, benches, and grab bars for aging in place
- Freestanding and built in tubs
- Tile floors, walls, and shower surrounds with proper waterproofing membranes
- Double vanities, custom cabinetry, and countertops
- Exhaust fans, lighting, and heated floors
- Plumbing and electrical to current code, with permits and inspections
Water Damage Behind the Walls
Many bathroom remodels begin when a leak is found. Rotted subfloor, mold behind tile, and damaged joists are common in older suburban homes. If the leak is a covered loss, our adjusting team handles the claim and the rebuild becomes the remodel. If it is not, we repair the damage properly before the new finishes go in.
Aging in Place
A curbless shower, a wider door, blocking for grab bars, and a comfort height toilet let a homeowner stay in a house for years longer. We build these into a bathroom that looks like any other.
Written Contract and Warranty
Every bathroom is priced item by item in a written contract and covered by a written warranty.
Schedule a Visit
Call 630.654.2600 for a free in home consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bathroom Remodeling
How long does a kitchen or bathroom remodel take?
A bathroom usually takes two to four weeks. A kitchen usually takes four to eight weeks depending on cabinet lead times and whether walls are moving. We give you a schedule before we start and a project manager who updates it.
Can you turn a tub into a walk in shower?
Yes. It is our most common bathroom request. We handle the plumbing change, waterproofing, tile, and glass.
What waterproofing do you use behind tile?
A sheet or liquid membrane system behind every shower and tub surround, not just cement board. It is the difference between a bathroom that lasts and one that leaks in five years.
Can you add a bathroom where there is none?
Yes. We run new supply and drain lines, add an ejector pump in basements, and handle the permit.
Do you install heated floors?
Yes. Electric radiant mats under tile are a small cost during a remodel and one of the most appreciated upgrades.
Can you make a bathroom accessible for a parent?
Yes. Curbless showers, benches, grab bar blocking, comfort height toilets, and wider doors, built to look like any other bathroom.
Do you replace the exhaust fan?
Yes. A properly sized fan vented to the exterior is included in every bathroom we do. Fans vented into the attic cause the mold and roof problems we see in restoration.
