Full bathroom remodel
Down to the studs: layout, plumbing, tile, lighting, ventilation, vanity and fixtures, planned as one project.
Newport County, Rhode Island
Bathroom remodeling in Newport, planned properly.
Tell us what you want to change. We connect Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and Jamestown homeowners with a registered local remodeler for a free in-home estimate.
Free, no-obligation estimate
RI-registered contractors
Local to Aquidneck Island
Start your estimate
Takes 30 seconds. A local remodeler calls you back to schedule a visit.
Projects
What Newport County homeowners are remodeling
Whether it is one tired hall bath or a full primary suite, start by telling us the scope. The right remodeler depends on the job.
Tub-to-shower conversion
Swap a tub you never use for a walk-in shower. One of the most requested changes in older homes.
Walk-in and curbless showers
Low or no threshold, larger glass, built-in niches and a bench. Proper waterproofing matters more than the tile.
Accessible and aging-in-place
Grab bars with real blocking behind them, comfort-height toilets, wider doorways and slip-resistant floors.
Vanity, tile and fixtures
A lighter refresh: new vanity, counter, faucet, mirror, lighting and floor without moving plumbing.
Older and historic homes
Newport's housing stock is old. Out-of-level floors, cast-iron drains and plaster walls change the plan and the price.
How it works
Three steps, no runaround
Tell us the project
Fill out the short form or call. Town, scope and timing is all we need to start.
Get matched locally
We pass your request to a registered remodeler who works in your town and takes on your type of job.
Free in-home estimate
They visit, measure and give you a written estimate. You decide. No cost and no obligation.
Before you hire anyone
Four checks that protect your bathroom budget
Whoever you end up hiring, through us or not, do these first. They take minutes and they are the difference between a clean job and a dispute.
- Look up their RI registrationRhode Island requires residential contractors to register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. Search the contractor's name or number at crb.ri.gov before you sign.
- Plumbing and electrical go to licensed tradesMoving drains, supply lines or adding circuits is licensed work in Rhode Island. Ask who on the job holds the plumbing and electrical licenses.
- Ask who pulls the permitRemodels that touch plumbing, electrical or structure usually need a permit from your town's building office. The contractor should pull it, not you.
- Get the scope in writingA written contract should list the work, materials allowances, payment schedule and start and finish dates. Vague estimates turn into change orders.
Remodeling an older Newport home
What changes when the house is 100 years old
A lot of Newport County homes predate modern plumbing and framing standards. Good remodelers plan for these before they quote, not after demo.
Floors that are not level or flat
Tile needs a flat, stiff floor. Old joists often need sistering or a new subfloor first.
Cast-iron and galvanized pipe
Old drain and supply lines are often replaced while the walls are open. It is cheaper now than later.
Plaster and lath walls
Demo is slower and messier than drywall. Expect proper dust control and a cement-board or membrane system behind wet areas.
Lead paint in pre-1978 homes
Federal EPA rules require lead-safe work practices from certified renovators when disturbing paint in homes built before 1978.
Service area
Serving Newport County
Aquidneck Island, Conanicut Island and the East Bay side of the county.
NewportMiddletownPortsmouth
JamestownTivertonLittle Compton
Questions
Bathroom remodeling questions
Is the estimate really free?
Yes. There is no charge to you for the request or the in-home estimate, and no obligation to hire anyone.
Are you the contractor?
No. We are a local matching service. We pass your project to a Rhode Island-registered remodeler who does the estimate and the work, and you contract with them directly. Check their registration at crb.ri.gov like you would with anyone.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
It depends on scope. A vanity and fixture refresh can be days. A full gut remodel takes longer, especially in an older home where floors or pipes need work first. Your remodeler will give you a schedule with the written estimate.
Do I need a permit?
Work that changes plumbing, electrical or structure usually does. Cosmetic swaps often do not. Your town's building office makes the call, and your contractor should handle the application.
Can I stay in the house during the remodel?
Usually, yes, if you have another bathroom. If it is your only one, tell us on the form so the remodeler can plan around it.
Ready to plan your bathroom?
Free in-home estimate from a registered Newport County remodeler.
Call (401) 324-9590