We remodel bathrooms for Oradell homeowners, including hall baths, primary suites and tub-to-shower swaps. Oradell is almost entirely single-family, about 93 percent of homes, and its population roughly doubled between 1950 and 1960, so many bathrooms here date from that building boom.
Common Oradell projects include a walk-in shower in place of an old tub, a full tub to shower conversion for easier access, and complete remodels of primary baths. See our bathroom remodel cost guide for price ranges.
We also serve next-door River Edge and nearby Rochelle Park.
From Delford to Oradell
Oradell started out as the borough of Delford in 1894 and took the name Oradell in 1920. Its first growth came after the railroad arrived in 1870, and the town still has a station on the Pascack Valley Line. About 22 percent of Oradell homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Bathrooms in these older houses are often small and may have a cast iron tub, a pedestal sink and tile on a mortar bed. Some homes have only one full bath. Adding a second bathroom or enlarging the first one is a common goal, and older framing can change what is possible.
The 1950s Building Boom
Oradell had 3,665 people in 1950 and 7,487 in 1960. About 60 percent of its homes were built between 1940 and 1969. Bathrooms from those years are often compact, with a tub and shower combo, a single sink and tile in colors popular at the time, like pink or mint green. Many of these rooms have never been fully redone. The good news is that the layout usually works. Keeping the toilet and drain in place while replacing the tub, tile, vanity, lighting and fan gives you a new room and keeps the plumbing cost down.
Four-Bedroom Homes, Busy Bathrooms
Close to 47 percent of Oradell homes have four bedrooms, and another 9 percent have five or more. Bigger households put a lot of daily use on one or two bathrooms. That changes what matters in a remodel. A double vanity can end the morning line. A separate shower and tub, if the room allows it, helps families with young kids and adults on different schedules. Good ventilation matters more in a busy bathroom, so we pay attention to the exhaust fan and how it vents. Storage, from a tall linen cabinet to a recessed medicine cabinet, also helps.
Getting Approvals in Oradell
The Oradell Building Department, in Borough Hall, approves and processes construction-related permit applications and inspects permitted work. Some projects also need a zoning permit, which the department reviews before construction permits can be applied for. Oradell's resident FAQ points homeowners to its Building Information and Requirements page and its Home Improvement Project Approvals List to see what a project needs. Bathroom work that touches plumbing, wiring or walls should be checked against those pages and that list. When in doubt, check with the Oradell building department before you schedule any work or order materials.
Bathroom Remodeling FAQ for Oradell
How much does a walk-in shower cost in Oradell?
HomeGuide puts prefab walk-in showers at $1,000 to $8,000 and tiled walk-in showers at $3,500 to $15,000 nationally. Bergen County often runs higher. Size, tile choice and whether the drain has to move make the biggest difference.
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Oradell?
Check with the Oradell building department. The borough's Home Improvement Project Approvals List and Building Information and Requirements page are good places to start before you call.
We only have one full bathroom. Can we still remodel it?
Yes. Many Oradell families do. We plan the job so the room is out of use for as short a time as we can manage, and we tell you ahead of time when the water will be off. Some owners add a basic shower elsewhere first.
Should we keep our old cast iron tub?
Cast iron tubs are durable, and some can be refinished. Others are chipped or rusted and are worth replacing. Removing one is heavy work, often done by breaking it in place. We look at the tub and give you both options.
Service area
Paramus and nearby Bergen County towns
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Bathroom Services
- Bathroom RemodelNew tile, vanity, lighting and fixtures, from small updates to a full gut.See bathroom remodel
Tub to ShowerSwap a tub you never use for an easy walk-in shower.See tub to shower
Walk-In ShowersLow curb or no curb, with options like a bench and a niche.See walk-in showers
Shower RemodelReplace an old stall or retile the shower you already have.See shower remodel
Senior SafetyGrab bars, curbless showers, benches and comfort-height toilets.See senior safety
Want prices first? See typical bathroom remodel costs.