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Most West Town bathroom renovations fall between $25,000-$75,000 depending on size and scope. A guest bathroom refresh runs $25K-$45K, a full primary bathroom gut renovation runs $45K-$75K, and a luxury master spa with steam shower, heated floors, and custom vanity runs $80K-$120K+. Vintage two-flats often add $5K-$15K for plumbing stack replacement and electrical rewiring. Loft bathrooms with concrete subfloors add $3K-$8K for above-slab plumbing solutions. Timeline: 2-5 weeks active construction, plus 3-4 weeks for permits.
Every West Town home is different. We tailor each bathroom renovation to the property type, budget, and your vision.
Most PopularFull gut renovation of your master bathroom. Walk-in shower, double vanity, freestanding tub, heated floors, and complete plumbing rough-in.
Mid-range gut renovation for your second bathroom. Modern shower-tub combo or walk-in, new vanity, fresh tile, and updated plumbing fixtures.
LuxuryTop-tier bathroom with everything — steam shower, freestanding soaking tub, double vanity, heated floors, smart toilet, and premium materials.
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Loft SpecialistConverted warehouse loft bathrooms need above-slab plumbing, exposed brick coordination, and industrial-aesthetic fixtures that match the architecture.
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Compact statement bathroom with bold tile, custom vanity, and high-end fixtures — perfect for vintage two-flat first floors and entryway powder rooms.
ADA-compliant or aging-in-place bathroom design with curbless showers, grab bars, comfort-height toilets, and wider doorways — without sacrificing style.
West Town two-flats from the 1880s-1920s look beautiful from the outside, but every bathroom hides 100+ years of plumbing and electrical history. Here’s what we find — and how we handle it — on every project.
Most West Town two-flats still have original 4" cast-iron drain stacks — rusting from the inside, leaking at hub joints, sometimes cracked vertically. We replace with PVC or no-hub cast iron during every gut renovation. Add: $3K-$8K per stack.
Many West Town bathrooms still have knob-and-tube wiring from the 1920s — uninsulated, unsafe near water, and uninsurable on most modern policies. We rewire the entire bathroom with 20A GFCI circuits per current Chicago Electrical Code. Add: $2K-$5K.
Original galvanized iron supply pipes rust from the inside, restricting flow over decades. By 2026, most have less than 50% of original diameter. We replace with PEX-A or copper Type L supply lines back to the main. Add: $1.5K-$4K.
Pre-1950 West Town bathrooms often have lead waste bends and traps below sinks and tubs — legal but a health risk. We replace with PVC during gut renovations and dispose of lead per EPA hazardous waste protocols. Add: $500-$1.5K.
9x9 vinyl asbestos tile and asbestos pipe wrap are common in pre-1980 West Town bathrooms. We test before demolition and use a licensed abatement contractor when found. Most projects: $1K-$3K abatement add-on. Some require $5K-$12K full encapsulation.
West Town’s industrial loft conversions sit on poured concrete subfloors — you can’t cut and reroute drains like in a stick-frame home. We use above-slab plumbing solutions, raised platforms, or pump systems. Add: $3K-$8K depending on layout change.
Transparent pricing — no surprises. Final price quoted upfront after design & site assessment.
Guest or hall bathroom gut with new fixtures, tile, vanity, and shower-tub combo. Cosmetic-plus level.
Master bathroom gut with walk-in shower, custom vanity, heated floors, full plumbing & electrical upgrade.
No-compromise master spa with steam shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, smart fixtures, premium materials.
Drag the slider to see the difference. Every renovation includes plumbing, electrical, and waterproofing — not just new tile.
Full gut renovation including cast-iron stack replacement, complete rewire, and walk-in shower conversion.
Replaced 1970s fiberglass tub-shower with curbless walk-in. New vanity, heated floors, and tile.
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Concrete subfloor required above-slab plumbing solution. Exposed brick and timber beams preserved.
Since 2013, Assembly Squad has built 200+ bathrooms across Chicago — from compact powder rooms in Ukrainian Village two-flats to luxury spa bathrooms in Smith Park new-builds. We don’t outsource the work to roving subcontractor crews. Our licensed plumbers, electricians, and tile setters are the same trades on every job.
Our Lincoln Park design studio at 2315 N Southport Ave is just 15 minutes north of West Town via Ashland or Damen. Visit to touch and compare tile samples, see full-size custom vanity displays, hold the actual fixtures, and meet your design team. Our cabinets and vanities are manufactured in Illinois with 4-6 week lead times — not 12-16 weeks from offshore.
“Our 1908 Ukrainian Village two-flat had a master bathroom we couldn’t even use without the toilet rocking and the tub leaking into the unit below. Assembly Squad replaced the entire cast-iron stack, rewired everything from knob-and-tube to GFCI, and built us a curbless walk-in shower with heated floors. Done in four weeks. Worth every penny.”
“We have a converted timber loft on Grand Ave with concrete floors. Three other contractors told us we couldn’t move the shower because of the slab. Assembly Squad designed an above-slab solution with a discreet raised platform and we got the spa bathroom we wanted — steam shower, freestanding tub, the works. They were the only crew that actually understood loft construction.”
Answers to the questions West Town homeowners ask before starting a bathroom renovation.
Beyond bathrooms — Assembly Squad handles every room of your West Town home.
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Visit our Lincoln Park showroom or schedule a free in-home consultation. Get a fixed-price proposal with no surprises — just transparent pricing.
Lincoln Park Showroom: 2315 N Southport Ave · 15 min from West Town