Ballwin homes and this kind of project
A primary suite remodel in Ballwin means working in 1960s to 1980s ranches, split-levels and two-stories, so on our first visit we look at the floor framing under the tub deck, plumbing routes and which walls between bath, closet and bedroom can move.
The housing stock here: 1960s to 1980s ranches, split-levels and two-stories.
Mid-century primary baths are tiny, and the usual answer is taking a neighboring closet or bedroom.
What we find inside Ballwin homes
Galley and closed U-shaped kitchens, original tiled baths on mortar beds and less electrical capacity than modern life wants. We upgrade services alongside the remodel.
The pink, blue and green tile bathrooms of Ballwin's mid-century homes were set in mortar over wire lath, and they come out by the bucket. Underneath are cast iron and galvanized lines at the end of their service life. We replace piping, add a fan where none existed and rebuild.
What is included
A Ballwin primary bath remodel from us covers design, engineering for any joist work, permits, full demolition, plumbing and electrical rework, a ducted fan, waterproofing, tile, custom or semi-custom vanities, stone tops, frameless glass, heated floors, paint and closet systems.
We take on primary suite remodel work in and around neighborhoods off Manchester, Clayton and Kehrs Mill roads.
What we watch for
Those big tub decks in Ballwin homes often hide an access panel, an abandoned pump and sometimes a slow leak. We expect to find some subfloor damage under them and carry an allowance for it.
Working on comfortable lots under mature trees, as we do in Ballwin, we plan access for carpenters, a plumber, an electrician, tile setters, a glass installer and cabinetmakers before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Ballwin
In Ballwin, a primary suite remodel is reviewed by the City of Ballwin. What follows is framing, plumbing, electrical and final inspections.
Being inside the house, this project is unlikely to need sign-off from subdivision indentures dating back decades, but we confirm any rules on containers and work hours.
Schedule and getting to you
Most Ballwin clients see five to eight weeks of construction for a primary suite remodel.
Ballwin sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to Clarkson Road, around forty minutes. We group trade visits and deliveries carefully for projects at that distance, and we take them on when the scope justifies a dedicated crew.
What our primary bathroom & suite remodels looks like
Photographs from jobs we have built. We do not label photographs by town, so these may or may not be near Ballwin; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Ballwin
We price primary bathroom & suite remodels in Ballwin from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Moving the toilet or tub drain versus working around them.
- Shower size, tile selection and amount of frameless glass.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main primary bathroom & suite remodels page. More about the area is on our Ballwin page.
Primary Bathroom & Suite Remodels in Ballwin: common questions
How long does a primary suite remodel take in Ballwin?
Five to eight weeks on site. For Ballwin we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Who will be working in my Ballwin home during a primary suite remodel?
Carpenters, a plumber, an electrician, tile setters, a glass installer and cabinetmakers, scheduled and supervised by one Henry Hill project lead who is your single point of contact. Licensed trades are used wherever the City of Ballwin requires them.
Is a freestanding tub practical?
It is if you take baths. It needs a floor-mounted or wall-mounted filler, room to clean around it and adequate floor framing. If you do not take baths, put the money in the shower.