Bathroom Remodeling in Boston, MA
Trusted, licensed bathroom remodeling for Boston homeowners — from our Northborough base. Custom tiled showers, proper waterproofing and honest plumbing work — from a powder-room refresh to a full spa bathroom.
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Every bathroom remodeling quote in Boston should be comparable line by line — scope, materials, timeline, price. Ours is, deliberately, because vague quotes are where budgets go wrong. Waterfront Construction is Northborough-based, licensed (HIC #196540) and insured, and the estimate is free either way.
Boston is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, established in 1630 and home to roughly 676,000 people. That makes it one of the oldest communities in the state, so the older streets carry genuine antique stock — post-and-beam frames, hand-cut joinery, plaster over lath, and additions layered on across three centuries. We know the town well — from Back Bay, the South End and Dorchester to the quieter streets — and our bathroom remodeling crews reach Boston quickly from nearby Northborough. It is about 35 miles from our Northborough shop — about 45 minutes to an hour in normal traffic.
Permitting and inspections vary town to town across Greater Boston, and Boston is no different. As your licensed contractor we file what the building department requires and schedule inspections around the work, so the paperwork never becomes your problem — or your delay.
You're allowed to change your mind. Scope shifts on plenty of Boston projects once walls are open or samples are on site, and we re-price it in writing before anything proceeds — never quietly added to the final bill.
For the full detail on how we approach this work — materials, process and what to expect — see our bathroom remodeling page.
What's included
- ✓Custom tile & walk-in showers
- ✓Tub-to-shower conversions
- ✓Vanities, fixtures & lighting
- ✓Waterproofing done properly
- ✓Ventilation ducted outside
- ✓Powder rooms & half baths
Recent bathroom remodeling projects near Boston
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Do you provide bathroom remodeling in Boston, MA?+
Yes — Boston is right in our service area. We're a Northborough-based, licensed and insured contractor (MA HIC #196540) and regularly serve Boston homeowners across Greater Boston with professional bathroom remodeling. Call (508) 691-8113 for a free estimate.
Which parts of Boston do you cover?+
All of Boston — including Back Bay, the South End, Dorchester and Jamaica Plain. No matter the neighborhood or the age of your home, we bring the same licensed, insured bathroom remodeling craftsmanship to every Boston job.
How far is Waterfront Construction from Boston, MA?+
Our shop is at 44 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532, about 35 miles from Boston — about 45 minutes to an hour in normal traffic. That is close enough for us to get out for an estimate quickly, come back for a snag without making a production of it, and keep crews on your job rather than stuck on the road.
Have you worked near Boston?+
Yes. One of our documented projects nearby is the Bathroom Remodeling — Dedham, MA — A full bathroom remodel in Dedham with a custom tiled walk-in shower and frameless glass. You can see the full photo album on our site, along with other Greater Boston jobs. We're happy to give references closer to Boston on request.
Which nearby communities do you also cover?+
We work throughout Greater Boston from our Northborough base — including Stoneham, Randolph, Westwood, Winthrop and Weymouth. In total we cover 150+ towns across MetroWest, Greater Boston, the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire.
Do I need a permit for bathroom remodeling in Boston, MA?+
Partly. Cabinets, counters and tile are exempt finish work, but the plumbing, electrical and gas behind them each need their own permit, and moving a wall needs a building permit. We pull whichever your job requires. We file it with Boston's building and inspectional services department as a Registered Home Improvement Contractor (MA HIC #196540).
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Massachusetts?+
A powder-room refresh and a full bathroom with a tiled shower are very different projects. The biggest single cost driver is whether any fixture moves, because relocating a waste line means opening the floor. We estimate after measuring, itemised.
Is a tub-to-shower conversion just swapping fixtures?+
No — the drain moves and the waterproofing changes, so it is plumbing work rather than a fixture swap. It is well worth doing when the tub never gets used, but it should be priced as construction.
Our work near Boston — Greater Boston
Real Waterfront Construction jobs in and around Greater Boston. Open any one for the full photo & video album.
The finishes are exempt; what is behind them usually is not.
780 CMR exempts cabinets, counter tops, tiling and similar finish work from a building permit. But a kitchen or bathroom remodel almost always triggers separate electrical, plumbing and gas permits, and moving or removing any wall needs a building permit of its own. We pull whichever apply.
For bathroom remodeling work in the City of Boston, the filing goes to Boston's building and inspectional services department. As a Massachusetts Registered Home Improvement Contractor (HIC #196540) we pull the permit in our name, book the inspections and meet the inspector on site — you never have to take a day off for it. Requirements do change, so we confirm the current position with Boston's office before any work starts.
Source: 780 CMR ch. 51 (Massachusetts Residential Code), Part 2 §105 R105.2, “Work exempt from permit”. This is general information, not a substitute for your building department's own determination.
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