Bathroom Remodeling in Ridgewood, NJ

We remodel bathrooms for Ridgewood homeowners, from a simple tub-to-shower swap to a full gut and rebuild. About 38 percent of Ridgewood homes were built in 1939 or earlier, based on NeighborhoodScout's 2024 housing data. That means many projects here start with old pipes, small layouts and original tile.

Some Ridgewood owners want a tub to shower conversion. Others want a low-curb or curbless walk-in shower, or a full remodel of the room. For a feel for budgets before you call, read our bathroom remodel cost guide.

We also serve nearby Fair Lawn and Oradell.

Bathroom with a freestanding tub, a glass walk-in shower and a floating double vanity

Older Ridgewood Homes and What Hides Behind the Tile

Ridgewood grew fast early. Census counts show the village went from 2,685 people in 1900 to 12,188 in 1930. Sections like The Heights, between West Ridgewood and West Glen avenues, were built up from the 1890s to 1930. Bathrooms from that era tend to be small, with heavy cast iron tubs, tile set in a thick mortar bed and plaster walls. Behind them there may be galvanized supply pipes and cast iron drains near the end of their life. We open walls with care, show you what we find, and price any pipe work before it starts, so the budget does not drift halfway through.

Small white bathroom with a glass walk-in shower and a gray vanity

Mid-Century Bathrooms in Ridgewood

Almost half of Ridgewood homes, about 47 percent, were built between 1940 and 1969. The village grew from 17,481 people in 1950 to 25,391 in 1960. Homes from those years often have one full bath upstairs and a powder room down, sometimes with pastel tile in pink, green or blue. Many owners keep the footprint and change everything inside it. A tub-to-shower swap with a low curb, a wider vanity, a recessed niche and better lighting can make a 5x7 room feel new without moving walls or drains. Keeping the layout is also one of the easiest ways to control cost.

Bathroom with large gray wall tile, a glass shower and a double vanity

Larger Homes, More Than One Bathroom

Ridgewood is mostly single-family homes, about 79 percent, and close to half have four or more bedrooms. That often means more than one bathroom to think about. Some owners redo the primary bath first and the hall bath a year or two later. Others do both at once, so they set up, protect floors and live with the dust only one time. We can plan the job in phases, keep one bathroom working while the other is torn out, and match tile, fixtures and finishes so the house feels consistent from room to room.

Example of a tub to shower conversion: a tub with a shower surround (before) and a tiled walk-in shower (after)

Permits and Historic Homes in Ridgewood

Ridgewood's code sets up a Department of Building and Inspections, led by a Construction Official, with building, plumbing and electrical subcode officials. Moving a drain, adding a circuit or changing a shower valve can bring in permits and inspections, so check with the Ridgewood building department about your exact project before work begins. Ridgewood also has a Historic Preservation Commission and a National Register district around the Paramus Reformed Church, whose congregation dates to 1725. If your home is a listed or designated property, ask the village early, even if the work is inside the house.

Bathroom Remodeling FAQ for Ridgewood

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Ridgewood?
HomeGuide puts a typical bathroom remodel at $5,500 to $15,000 nationally, with an average near $8,900. Bergen County often runs higher, and older Ridgewood homes can add cost if pipes or subfloors need work. We give a free quote after we see the room.

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Ridgewood?
It depends on the work. Replacing a vanity is not the same as moving a drain or adding a circuit. Check with the Ridgewood building department, the Department of Building and Inspections, before work starts, and tell them exactly what you plan to change.

My Ridgewood house was built before 1940. What should I expect?
Expect a few unknowns until the walls are open. Homes that age can have galvanized supply pipes, cast iron drains, uneven floors and plaster walls. We plan for these items and tell you right away if we find them, before any extra work is done.

Can you turn my tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes. It is a common job in the smaller bathrooms found in many older Ridgewood homes. HomeGuide puts tub-to-shower conversions at $2,000 to $12,000, with about $7,000 typical. If it is the only tub in the house, weigh that against kids and resale first.

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Paramus and nearby Bergen County towns

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