Mr. Handyman of Greater Portland takes on bathroom remodel projects all over Portland, ME. It might be cracked tile, a soft spot by the toilet, or a vanity that's wobbled since the '90s. We fix what's underneath before anything pretty goes on top, and that matters in a city full of plaster walls and floors that haven't been level in decades. You'll get a written, upfront price and a clear plan for what we're opening up before a single tile comes off the wall. Ready for a bathroom you don't have to apologize for? Call your local Portland handyman and get it on the calendar.
Bathroom Remodel Portland, ME
Bathroom Remodel Portland, ME
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How a Portland Bathroom Remodel Comes Together
Nearly a quarter of Maine homes were built before 1940, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, and older Portland neighborhoods like the West End and Munjoy Hill skew older still. That age shows up the minute we pull a vanity. Patched subfloors, old cast iron drain stubs, and tile set in a thick mortar bed are all common finds. In any home built before 1978, we follow EPA lead-safe work practices before cutting or sanding painted trim and plaster. Plaster and lath also crack when you pry on it, so we score and cut instead of yanking. Here's how most of our bathroom remodels run:
- Walkthrough and written scope: We take the time to discuss the project with you before walking through the space. We measure, check the floor around the toilet flange with a moisture meter, and flag any issues we find. Based on our findings, we'll price the job with the full scope of work before demo.
- Tear-out: Before the new stuff goes in, we often have to take out the old. That means any old tile, backer board, and wallboard come out. If we encounter issues like a rotted subfloor or joist ends, we'll inform you of the scope change and get your approval before we start any wood rot repair.
- Wet-area prep: Once the old stuff is out and any repairs have been made, we install the new, paying special attention to wet areas. This includes installing cement board behind the tile with a waterproofing membrane where the shower meets the wall.
- Finish: Tile, grout, paint, and vanity and bathroom mirror installation work gets completed, along with new toilets, sinks, and faucets in their current spots. If your project requires a licensed plumber or electrician, we'll tell you upfront, and work with them to complete your remodel.
Winter is rough on Portland bathrooms. Warm shower air hits a cold exterior wall in January and condenses, which is where peeling paint and black spots come from. Maine's building code, based on the International Residential Code, calls for at least 50 CFM of exhaust in a bathroom without an operable window, vented outside and not into the attic. Mold-resistant board on the dry walls helps, but it won't save a room with no air movement. If moisture has already soaked the wallboard, drywall repair and finishing or ceiling repair gets built into the plan.
Why Homeowners Hire Mr. Handyman for Bathroom Remodeling in Portland, ME
Mr. Handyman of Greater Portland has done bathroom remodel work in Portland since 2014. Our crew averages 15 years in the trades. They're background-checked, insured employees who arrive at the booked time and clean up before they leave. No subcontractor roulette. The folks on your job have spent years opening up New England houses, so a sagging joist under a clawfoot tub doesn't rattle them.
A bathroom job usually turns up a few other things. The door casing is split or the hall baseboard is chewed up. Sometimes the linen closet door won't latch. Since we're already there, add them to the list. Our trim repair and carpentry work happens on the same visits, so you aren't calling a second company for the small stuff. One trip, one invoice.
Every job carries the Done Right Promise®. If something we did isn't right, we come back and fix it at no extra cost. That's a national guarantee backed by a locally owned business you can reach by phone.
Why Homeowners Hire Mr. Handyman for Bathroom Remodeling in Portland, ME
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Mr. Handyman of Greater Portland
190 Riverside St 1A Portland, ME 04103, USA
