Hall Bathroom Remodel on W 118th St, Hawthorne
On W 118th St in Hawthorne, the only full bathroom in a 1950s home was gutted and rebuilt in four weeks with a new tub, tile surround and all-new plumbing.

- Final cost
- $34,000
- Duration
- 4 weeks of construction
- Size
- 50 sq ft hall bathroom
- Permits
- City of Hawthorne, permitted and inspected
SCOPE OF WORK
- Demolition to studs and subfloor repair
- New tub with subway tile surround
- New copper supply lines and ABS drain
- New vanity, toilet and exhaust fan
- Tile flooring and fresh paint
WHAT WE RAN INTO
It was the household's only bathroom, so downtime mattered more than anything. We pre-ordered every fixture and tile before demo day and kept the toilet functional every night except two.
THE RESULT
A rebuilt bathroom in four weeks with almost no nights without a working toilet.
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