GM Remodeling Services LLC does bathroom remodeling in Philadelphia, from tub-to-shower conversions to full renovations: demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, vanities and fixtures. Licensed and insured, with free in-home quotes.
Schedule a Free In-Home ConsultationA bathroom is the smallest room in the house and the one where the most trades overlap. Plumbing, electrical, ventilation, waterproofing and tile all have to be done in the right order within a few square feet, and the parts you cannot see once it is finished decide how long it lasts.
GM handles the whole Philadelphia bathroom renovation as one contractor, so the person who moves the drain and the person who tiles over it are on the same job. We start with a free visit to see the room and what is under and behind it.
Three kinds of project cover almost every bathroom we are asked to quote.
New vanity, toilet, faucet, lighting, paint and sometimes flooring, with the tub or shower left in place. A good fit when the tile and the plumbing are sound.
The wet area is taken out and rebuilt: a new tub, a tub-to-shower conversion or a walk-in shower, with a new valve, waterproofing and tile. This is the most requested bathroom job.
The room is taken down to the studs and subfloor. Plumbing and wiring are replaced, an exhaust fan is added or upgraded and the layout can change. It is the right choice when there is water damage, old piping or a layout that does not work.
Most bathroom failures start where nobody looks. Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own. The waterproofing is the membrane or board behind them, and a shower built without it will eventually leak into the wall or the ceiling below. Older Philadelphia bathrooms add their own conditions: cast-iron drains, galvanized supply lines, thick mortar-bed floors and joists that were notched for pipes long ago. A second-floor bathroom also sits over a finished ceiling, so a small leak shows up as a stain in the room underneath. The time to replace old piping, repair the framing and vent the fan to the outside is while the walls are open. Our plumbing page explains when old pipe is worth replacing.
Keeping the toilet, tub and sink where they are costs much less than moving them, because drains are the hardest lines to relocate. After that come the amount of tile, the type of shower and the fixtures you choose. Hidden water damage is the most common surprise in older homes. Our bathroom remodel cost guide goes into more detail.
Surface updates are quick. A full renovation runs longer because the steps cannot overlap: rough plumbing and electrical are inspected before the walls close, waterproofing and tile need time to cure, and glass shower doors are measured after the tile is finished.
Replacing fixtures in place and retiling generally do not need one. New or relocated plumbing, new electrical circuits and structural changes do, through Licenses & Inspections.
The tub comes out and a shower is built in the same footprint, which usually lets the drain stay close to where it is. If it is the only tub in the house, think about resale to a family with small children before removing it.
Complete renovations down to the studs, with new plumbing, wiring, ventilation, waterproofing, tile and fixtures.
The drain lines run between the joists above the room below. Most of the work is done from above, but if a drain has to move, part of the ceiling underneath may need to be opened and repaired. We tell you that before the job starts.
Vanity and top replacement sized to the room. In a narrow rowhome bathroom, a shallower or wall-mounted vanity can free up floor space.
Floor and wall tile set over a prepared, waterproofed base. Large tiles need a flat floor, so old subfloors are leveled first.
Low-threshold and curbless showers, built-in benches, grab bars with solid blocking behind the wall and handheld shower heads, for anyone who wants a safer bathroom.
Toilets, faucets, shower valves and drains, along with replacement of old supply and drain piping while the walls are open.
Tell us about your bathroom. We will visit, look at the room and give you a quote at no charge.
Call (267) 968-3913It depends mostly on whether the plumbing stays where it is, how much tile there is and what kind of shower or tub you choose. A surface update costs far less than a full renovation. We give you a quote for your bathroom after a free in-home visit.
A surface update is short. A full renovation takes longer because inspections, waterproofing and tile curing cannot be rushed. You get an estimate of the duration together with the quote.
Not for replacing fixtures in the same place or for new tile. You do for new or relocated plumbing, new electrical circuits or structural changes.
For most adults a shower is easier and safer to use, and it makes a small bathroom feel larger. The usual advice is to keep at least one tub in the house if you may sell to a family with young children.
Yes, but plan for days without a working shower and, at some points, without a toilet. Tell us at the first visit so the order of the work takes that into account.
A bathroom needs a window that opens or a fan, and a fan ducted to the outside is what keeps moisture from causing mold and peeling paint. A remodel is the easiest time to add one.
Yes. A low-threshold or curbless shower, a bench, grab bars anchored to blocking in the wall, a handheld shower head and a taller toilet make the biggest difference.
Our bathroom remodeling in Philadelphia covers houses of every age across the city, and we also work in nearby New Jersey. Call or text (267) 968-3913 to schedule a free in-home quote.
