Bathroom Remodel – Willow Grove, PA
This 40-square-foot bathroom in Willow Grove was completed in seven working days. The scope was focused: a new tub, white tile throughout the tub surround, a recessed niche, a new vanity, a new toilet, and new fixtures. No structural changes, no wall moves — a well-executed update to a bathroom that needed new materials and a consistent finish package.
Scope of Work
- New bathtub installed
- White tile installed on tub surround walls
- Recessed niche built into tub wall
- New tile on bathroom floor
- New vanity installed
- New faucet installed
- New high-efficiency toilet installed
- Updated bathroom fixtures throughout
Seven Working Days: What That Means in Practice
Seven working days for a bathroom remodel that includes a tub replacement, full tub surround tile, floor tile, a recessed niche, a new vanity, and new fixtures is a tight but achievable schedule when the scope is clear and the sequencing is correct. The rough sequence on a project like this: demolition and substrate on days one and two; tub set and cement board installation; tile work on the tub surround and floor through the middle of the week; vanity, fixtures, and punch list to close.
Any one of those phases running long — a substrate problem discovered during demo, a tile layout that requires re-planning, a fixture that does not fit as expected — can extend the timeline. The fact that this project finished in seven days indicates the planning was correct before work started and the execution proceeded without rework.
New Tub and White Tile Surround
The existing tub was removed and a new modern model was set in its place. The tub surround was then tiled in white — a selection that is both practical and timeless. White tile in a tub surround reflects light into the enclosure, making the space feel brighter and more open than darker tile would in the same footprint. It also provides a neutral background that does not compete with fixtures or accessories and does not date as quickly as more specific color or pattern choices.
The tub surround tile was installed on cement board substrate — the correct moisture-resistant base for a wet zone that sees daily water exposure. Installing tile on inadequate backing is one of the most common reasons tile installations fail over time: the tile stays in place but the grout joints open up as moisture works behind the surface. Cement board eliminates that failure mode when properly installed.
Recessed Niche
A recessed niche was built into the tub surround wall during the tile phase. Niches provide storage within the tub enclosure without projecting into the bathing area or requiring a freestanding caddy. The niche was framed before the cement board and tile went up — it cannot be added into a fully tiled wall without cutting through finished tile and the waterproofing beneath it. Planning it in at the start means the niche is properly waterproofed and tiled flush with the surrounding wall, reading as part of the design rather than a retrofit.
New Vanity and Fixtures
A new vanity was installed to replace the existing unit, providing a fresh cabinet, countertop, and sink configuration that matches the updated tile and fixture package. A new faucet was installed at the vanity. A new high-efficiency toilet replaced the original. High-efficiency toilets use significantly less water per flush than older models — a meaningful long-term reduction in water use without any change in function from the homeowner’s perspective.
Updated fixtures throughout — towel bars, toilet paper holder, and related accessories — complete the update and bring the hardware into visual alignment with the new vanity and fixtures. In a 40-square-foot bathroom, every accessory is visible at once from any point in the room, so consistency in finish and style across all hardware matters more than it does in a larger space.
Bathroom Remodeling in Willow Grove
Willow Grove is a community in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, with a mix of residential development from the mid-20th century onward. Bathrooms in homes from that era are often at the point where a focused update — new tub, new tile, new vanity, new fixtures — delivers a disproportionate improvement in how the room looks and functions relative to its cost. A well-executed update on a clear scope, completed on schedule, is exactly what this Willow Grove project delivered. Belmax Remodeling works throughout the Montgomery County area. For more on our bathroom work, see our bathroom remodeling service page. Homeowners in the Willow Grove area can also visit our Montgomery County bathroom remodeling page for more completed regional projects.
Considering a Similar Project?
Bathroom updates in the 40-square-foot range with a tub replacement, tub surround tile, floor tile, vanity, and fixture refresh typically fall in the $6,500–$9,500 range in Montgomery County depending on tile selection and fixture choices. This Willow Grove project came in at $7,800, completed in 7 working days in October 2023. To discuss what your bathroom would involve, request a free estimate.