Bathroom Remodeling in Twin Lakes, WI

Showers, tubs, vanities, tile and ventilation, built to handle daily moisture and finished by one crew from start to cleanup.

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Bathroom Remodeling

A bathroom built right from the studs out.

A bathroom is small, but it handles water, steam and daily traffic all at once. When it starts to fail, you notice soft floors, cracked grout, peeling paint and a fan that barely moves air. Pembroke Construction LLC remodels bathrooms in Twin Lakes and the towns around it, from a new vanity and fresh tile to a full gut. Kyle Pembroke plans the work so the parts you cannot see get the same care as the parts you can.

You get a free written estimate and a free design, so you can review the layout and fixtures before work begins. We are a licensed, insured and bonded contractor, and one crew handles the job from the first measurement to the final sweep. Discounts are available for military, seniors, teachers, first responders and people with disabilities, so ask when you call.

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Shower with white herringbone subway tile and textured glass panels

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What we do

What we handle on a bathroom remodel.

Here is what is included, so you know what you are getting before you call.

Showers and tub replacements

Walk-in showers, tub and shower combos and tub swaps, built on a waterproofed base with tile or a surround you choose.

Tile floors and walls

Floor and wall tile set over a prepared surface, with straight grout lines and clean edges.

Vanities, sinks and faucets

New vanities, tops, sinks and faucets sized to the room, with storage that suits how many people use it.

Exhaust fans and ventilation

Quiet fans ducted to the outdoors, with a timer or humidity control so moisture actually leaves the room.

Lighting and electrical updates

Mirror lighting, shower lighting and outlets placed where you will actually use them.

Accessible, safer bathroom updates

Step-free showers, wider openings, benches and wall blocking for grab bars, so the room works for years.

Signs it's time

How to tell it's time to call.

If a few of these sound like your place, it's worth a visit. We'll look at it and tell you straight what we would do.

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The floor feels soft around the toilet or tub.
Grout is cracked or stained, and caulk keeps pulling away.
Mirrors stay fogged for a long time and the ceiling shows mildew.
The tub or shower is hard to step into, or too tight.
Faucets drip, the toilet runs, or the vanity doors are swollen.

How it works

How a bathroom remodel goes, step by step.

From the first measurement to the final walk-through, you'll know what's happening and what comes next.

Start step one

Measure and plan

We measure the room, check where plumbing and the exhaust duct can run, and talk through who uses the bathroom and how. You get a free written estimate and a free design to review.

Pick fixtures and tile

You choose the vanity, toilet, shower fixtures, tile and lighting. We confirm sizes and delivery times, so valves, drains and wall openings match what you actually ordered.

Demolition and rough-in

Permits and inspections go through your local municipality, and we walk you through them. After demolition we check the floor and wall framing for rot, then update plumbing and wiring before anything is covered.

Waterproof and tile

The shower base and walls get a waterproofing layer behind the tile, because tile and grout alone do not keep water out. The base is checked for leaks before tile goes on.

Fixtures and final check

We set the vanity, toilet, faucets and fan, caulk the joints and test every drain and valve. Then we clean up and walk the room with you.

Your options

Bathroom styles and materials

Most bathroom choices come down to how much water a surface takes and how much upkeep you want.

Walk-in or curbless showers

A step-free entry looks open and is easier to use as we age, but it depends on careful floor slope and waterproofing.

Tub and shower combos

A practical fit for family bathrooms that still need a tub. Surrounds can be tile or one-piece panels.

Tile for floors and walls

Tile is a common choice here. Keep in mind that grout does not keep water out. The waterproofing behind the tile does.

Vanities and storage

Single or double sink, wall-hung or floor-standing, with drawers or doors. We size it to the room and the plumbing you have.

Water-saving fixtures

WaterSense showerheads are capped at 2.0 gallons per minute, while standard models typically use about 2.5, and they must meet spray performance criteria.

Local know-how

Built for Wisconsin.

Winter makes bathrooms work harder in Wisconsin. Doors stay shut, windows stay closed and shower steam has to go somewhere. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally between 30 and 50, and running the bath fan during and after showers. The fan should duct straight outdoors, never into an attic or a wall cavity, and the duct should be insulated to limit condensation. Plan on about an hour of run time after a shower, which is easier with a timer switch.

Wisconsin requires a licensed master plumber to be in charge of plumbing work, so ask any contractor who will handle yours. Permits and inspections go through your local municipality, and we walk you through them. If your house was built before 1978, EPA's lead-safe renovation rule applies to paid contractors who disturb painted surfaces, and many homes built before the 1970s may have asbestos in old flooring or joint compound. Ask how any contractor will handle those before demolition.

Recent work

From our jobs.

Photos from jobs we've done. Tap one to see it bigger.

Bathroom double vanity with a dark cabinet base, quartz top and brushed gold faucets — Double vanity

Double sink bathroom vanity with white shaker cabinets and two framed mirrors — Double vanity

Walk-in shower with a frameless textured glass door beside a vanity — Walk-in shower

Shower with herringbone wall tile, a small window and matte black fixtures — Tiled shower

More photos are on our work page and on our Facebook page.

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Questions

Bathrooms questions.

The things homeowners ask us most about this work. Don't see yours? Just call.

Prefer to talk it through? Call and ask for a free estimate.

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How long should a bathroom fan run?

About an hour after a shower is a good rule, and a timer switch makes that easy. The fan should be ducted to the outdoors, not into the attic. ENERGY STAR guidance suggests a rating of at least 70 cfm for intermittent use and 3 sones or less, so the fan is quiet enough that you will actually run it.

Do tile and grout keep water out of a shower?

No. Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own, so the waterproofing has to sit behind the tile, in the base and the walls. Many installers flood-test a shower base by plugging the drain and letting it hold water for hours before tiling. Ask any contractor how they waterproof and test.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?

It depends on the scope and on your municipality. Permits and inspections are handled through your local village, town or city. Swapping a vanity is different from moving a toilet or a shower drain. In Wisconsin, plumbing work needs a licensed master plumber in charge, and we walk you through the rest.

Can the bathroom be made easier to use as we get older?

Yes. A step-free shower, a bench and grab bars can all help. Even if you do not need grab bars today, solid blocking inside the walls lets you add them later without opening the tile. We can build that into the free design. We also offer discounts for seniors and people with disabilities.

Will new fixtures save water?

WaterSense is EPA's label for water-efficient products. Labeled showerheads are capped at 2.0 gallons per minute, while standard models typically use about 2.5. EPA has estimated that an average household could save over 2,300 gallons a year with them, plus some energy because less hot water is needed. Look for the label on fixtures you like.

What can an older house hide behind the bathroom walls?

Older homes can hide soft subfloor from long-term leaks, outdated plumbing or lead paint. Houses built before 1978 fall under EPA's lead-safe renovation rule for paid contractors. We open things up carefully, show you what we find and talk through the options before anything in the plan changes. You decide how to proceed.

Where we work

Bathroom Remodeling across Twin Lakes and 19 towns.

We work about 45 minutes out from Twin Lakes, in southeast Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Tap your town.

Where this information comes from

We checked the details on this page against public sources. Rules and fees change, so confirm anything specific with your local building office or with us.

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Twin Lakes, WI and about 45 minutes around it