The labor is rarely the slow part. Lead times on vanities, tile and fixtures, the permit review, and what turns up once the old walls and floor are opened all shape the schedule. That is why selections are made and ordered before demolition, so the room is out of service for a defined window instead of an open-ended one.
Usually, when plumbing, electrical or walls are changing. Cosmetic updates may not need one, but moving a drain, adding a circuit or changing the exhaust typically does. We handle the permit and the inspections as part of the job.
Often, yes. The questions are whether the drain can be relocated or resized, whether the floor framing allows a curbless entry, and how the waterproofing membrane will be carried up the walls. We check all three at the walkthrough before recommending a layout.
A basement bathroom depends on where the existing drain lines run and whether waste has to be pumped up to them. Ventilation and moisture control matter even more below grade. We work those details out in the drawings first, so there are no surprises once the slab is opened.
Measuring the room, deciding what stays, settling the layout, and choosing fixtures and finishes that fit the actual space. The result is a drawing and a written scope you can compare against any other quote.
Planning a bathroom a little further east? See our bathroom remodeling in Buffalo Grove.