Bathroom Remodeling in Lawrence, NY

Tear-out, wall repair, tile, flooring and finish work for older Five Towns bathrooms, handled by one crew.

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Tile & walls
Floors & finishes
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A bathroom is the smallest room in most houses and the hardest one to remodel well. Everything is tight, every surface is exposed to water and a mistake behind the tile does not show up for months. Bathroom remodeling in Lawrence also means dealing with houses that were built long before today's materials, so what you find when the old wall comes off is rarely what the plans assumed.

EM Construction handles the parts of a bathroom remodel that make up most of the work: demolition, repairing or replacing wall board, preparing surfaces for tile, setting wall and floor tile, installing new flooring, hanging the door, adding trim and painting. Ervin Cruz named bathrooms and tile as core parts of what the crew does, and they are the jobs we are most often asked about.

If your plan includes moving plumbing or adding new electrical, those steps need the right licensed trades. Electrical is not something we do, and we will talk through at the quote stage who handles each part of your project so the schedule makes sense.

Signs your bathroom is ready for a remodel

Grout lines that are cracked, dark or crumbling, or tiles that sound hollow when tapped
Soft or spongy spots in the floor near the tub, toilet or shower, which can mean water has been getting in
Paint or wallpaper that bubbles and peels within a year of being redone
A tub or shower surround with failing caulk, stained corners or visible mildew that keeps coming back
A layout that no longer fits how the household uses the room, such as a tub nobody uses or a vanity that is too small
Visible repairs from past leaks, such as patched ceilings in the room below

What affects the cost of a bathroom remodel

Bathroom projects range widely because the room is small but packed with work. These are the factors that move the price most:

How much is being torn out and whether hidden water damage is found behind the walls or under the floor
The amount and type of tile, including large-format tile and decorative borders that take more layout time
Whether the layout changes, which can involve other trades and more repair work
The condition of the walls and subfloor, since uneven surfaces need extra prep before tile
Whether you supply the fixtures and materials or ask us to source them
Access: a second-floor bathroom or a tight apartment stairwell adds time for moving materials

How a bathroom remodel with us goes

Walk the room and talk through the plan
We look at the existing layout, the condition of the walls and floor and what you want to change. This is when we flag anything that needs another trade, such as plumbing or electrical, so it is not a surprise later.
Demolition and dry-out check
Old tile, board and flooring come out. We check for hidden water damage and soft framing, because anything wet or rotted needs to be fixed before new work covers it.
Repair walls and prep surfaces
New wall board goes up where needed, and wet areas get a moisture-resistant surface suitable for tile. Prep here decides whether the tile lasts or lets go in two years.
Set tile and flooring
We lay out the tile so cuts land in sensible places, set the walls and floor, grout and seal as appropriate and install any new flooring that continues into the hall.
Finish carpentry and paint
The door is hung, trim goes on and the room is painted. We clean up and walk through the finished bathroom with you.

Why choose EM Construction for your bathroom

A bathroom remodel falls apart at the handoffs: demolition, wall repair, tile and paint. We handle all of those ourselves, so the person setting your tile also prepared the wall it sits on and is not blaming the previous trade if something is off.

We keep the quote realistic. Older bathrooms in this area often hide surprises, and we would rather explain what we may find than hand you a low number that grows halfway through. Your quote comes in English or Spanish, whichever is easier for you.

We take bathroom projects in Lawrence and the neighboring Five Towns communities, including Lawrence, NY and Woodmere, NY.

Bathroom Remodeling questions, answered

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A basic refresh with new tile and paint can take a couple of weeks, while a full gut with wall repair and new flooring takes longer. Drying time for tile setting and grout also sets the pace. We give a schedule once we have seen what is under the old surfaces.

Do I need to move out during the remodel?

Not usually, but you will lose the use of that bathroom for the duration. If it is the only bathroom in the home, plan for alternatives for part of the project. We tell you when the room will be unusable.

Can you convert a tub to a walk-in shower?

Often yes, depending on the layout and plumbing. The tile and wall work is something we handle. Moving plumbing is a different trade, so we would confirm that part at the quote stage.

What if you find water damage behind the tile?

We stop and show you. Wet board and soft framing have to be dried out or replaced before new work goes over them, and we explain the added cost before we proceed.

Do you handle electrical work like fans or lighting in the bathroom?

No, we do not do electrical work. We prepare the walls and ceiling around the electrician's work and finish the surfaces afterward.