Bathroom Remodeling
in
in New Jersey
Complete bathroom renovations — from walk-in shower installation and tub-to-shower conversion to heated tile floors and full master bathroom gut renovations. One crew, one contract, lifetime guarantee across Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex, Union and Morris County NJ.
Tona Home Improvement is Bergen County’s interior home improvement specialist — 11 services, 7 NJ counties, one crew, and a lifetime workmanship guarantee on every project. Family-owned since 2015. Based in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What’s Included
Is It Time?
Signs Your NJ Bathroom
Is Ready for Renovation
Most NJ homeowners who contact Tona waited 2–5 years longer than they should have. The outdated tile, the grout that no longer cleans, the shower door that never closes right — these are not just cosmetic inconveniences. In Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Morris County, Sussex County, and Union County, an updated bathroom is the second most-cited factor in buyer purchase decisions, immediately after bathroom condition. The bathroom you step into every morning is either adding to your home’s value or quietly subtracting from it.
With approximately 52% of Bergen County homes built before 1970, original bathrooms in split-levels and colonials are extremely common throughout our service area. Those 40–50-year-old bathrooms — dated tile, stained tub surrounds, cramped layouts with inadequate storage — are exactly what Tona renovates throughout Northern NJ every week. If you recognize more than two of the signs on the right, your bathroom renovation is overdue.
Tona Home Improvement is headquartered in Cliffside Park, Bergen County — the center of our service territory. Every bathroom renovation project we complete is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee. Contact us or call (201) 682-6543 for a free in-home estimate scheduled within 2 business days.
Tile is Cracking, Stained, or Discolored
Cracked tile allows water to penetrate the wall cavity. In NJ’s humid climate, this becomes mold within weeks. Discolored grout that no longer cleans is a structural signal, not just an aesthetic one.
Soft Spots Near the Tub or Shower
Spongy flooring near the tub, toilet, or shower base is a sign of water damage behind the subfloor. This is the most dangerous delay in bathroom renovation — water damage compounds weekly.
Your Bathroom is More Than 20 Years Old
Bergen County homes built in the 1970s and 1980s have original bathrooms now 40–50 years old. These bathrooms are typically undersized, poorly lit, and have layouts that no longer match how families use space
You Never Use the Bathtub
The most common reason NJ homeowners call us. An unused tub in a condo or master bathroom wastes 15–20 sq ft of your most valuable residential space. A tub-to-shower conversion delivers immediate ROI.
You’re Planning to Sell in 12–24 Months
Homes with updated bathrooms in Northern NJ sell 23% faster. If you’re listing within two years, a bathroom renovation is consistently among the highest-return pre-sale investments you can make.
Which Bathroom Are You Renovating?
Everything Included in a
Tona Bathroom Remodel
Cost, timeline, and scope vary significantly by bathroom type. Identifying yours is the first step before calling for an estimate.
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Powder Room
Half Bath / Powder Room
$5K – $15K
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
Sink, toilet, and vanity only — no shower or tub. The highest ROI bathroom renovation per dollar spent. Visitors use this space. Buyers notice it immediately.
◆ Best for: Bergen County colonials & split-levels
- New vanity and undermount sink
- Toilet replacement
- Tile or LVP flooring
- Lighting and mirror upgrade
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Powder Room
Half Bath / Powder Room
$5K – $15K
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
Sink, toilet, and vanity only — no shower or tub. The highest ROI bathroom renovation per dollar spent. Visitors use this space. Buyers notice it immediately.
◆ Best for: Bergen County colonials & split-levels
- New vanity and undermount sink
- Toilet replacement
- Tile or LVP flooring
- Lighting and mirror upgrade
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Powder Room
Half Bath / Powder Room
$5K – $15K
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
Sink, toilet, and vanity only — no shower or tub. The highest ROI bathroom renovation per dollar spent. Visitors use this space. Buyers notice it immediately.
◆ Best for: Bergen County colonials & split-levels
- New vanity and undermount sink
- Toilet replacement
- Tile or LVP flooring
- Lighting and mirror upgrade
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Powder Room
Half Bath / Powder Room
$5K – $15K
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
Sink, toilet, and vanity only — no shower or tub. The highest ROI bathroom renovation per dollar spent. Visitors use this space. Buyers notice it immediately.
◆ Best for: Bergen County colonials & split-levels
- New vanity and undermount sink
- Toilet replacement
- Tile or LVP flooring
- Lighting and mirror upgrade
Is It Time?
Walk-In Shower vs Bathtub:
What’s Right for Your NJ Home?
The single most-asked question in every bathroom estimate. Here is how to decide based on your home type, family, and NJ market.
Full Scope
Everything Included in a
Tona Bathroom Renovation
Every trade handled by one crew. No subcontractors to schedule. All 9 components of your NJ bathroom renovation under one contract and one lifetime guarantee.
Walk-In Shower Installation NJ
Custom walk-in shower installation for NJ homes and condos. Large-format porcelain or natural stone tile, built-in niche, bench seat, frameless glass enclosure, and premium shower fixtures throughout Northern NJ.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion NJ
Convert an unused bathtub into a spacious walk-in shower. The most popular single bathroom upgrade in Northern NJ in 2025. Plumbing reroute handled. Especially common in Fort Lee, Edgewater, and Cliffside Park condo bathrooms.
Bathtub Replacement NJ
Bathtub replacement and new tub installation throughout NJ. Freestanding soaking tubs, alcove tub and tile surround, and jetted tub installation. Most common in master bathroom renovations across Bergen County and Morris County.
Vanity & Sink Installation NJ
Single and double vanity installation throughout NJ. Floating vanities for condo bathrooms, double vanities for master baths. Quartz, stone, and custom countertop options. Undermount and vessel sink installation.
Bathroom Tile Installation NJ
Large-format porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and mosaic tile for bathroom floors, walls, and shower surrounds. 24×48 rectified porcelain is the dominant tile format in Northern NJ bathrooms in 2025 — minimal grout lines, maximum visual space.
Heated Floor Tile NJ
In-floor electric radiant heating under tile throughout NJ. The most requested luxury add-on in Bergen County and Morris County master bathrooms. Electric radiant heat mats installed beneath any tile floor with thermostat control.
Bathroom Lighting & Exhaust Fan NJ
Recessed lighting layout, LED vanity strips, and humidity-sensor exhaust fan installation. Ventilation is not optional in NJ — mold and moisture are the top causes of long-term damage in NJ bathrooms. High-capacity fans that vent outside standard on every project.
Full Membrane Waterproofing NJ
Full waterproofing membrane system applied behind every shower wall and wet area on every project. The most skipped step by NJ contractors. Water intrusion behind improperly waterproofed shower walls is the single most expensive bathroom repair NJ homeowners face.
Bathroom Flooring NJ
Porcelain tile, ceramic tile, and waterproof luxury vinyl plank (LVP) for NJ bathrooms. LVP is popular in Hudson County condo bathrooms for sound-dampening properties and fast installation. Heated-floor-compatible options available.
NJ Bathroom Cost Guide 2026
How Much Does Bathroom
Remodeling Cost in NJ?
Real pricing based on completed bathroom projects in Northern NJ. Bergen County runs 15–20% above NJ average due to local labor rates and permit fees.
| Bathroom Type & Scope | NJ Cost Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Half bath / powder room — vanity, toilet, tile, lighting | $5K–$15K | 1–2 wks |
| Full bath cosmetic refresh — vanity, fixtures, tile update | $8K–$16K | 1–2 wks |
| Tub-to-shower conversion (same footprint) | $6K–$14K | 1–2 wks |
| Full bath mid-range — walk-in shower, new tile, vanity | $16K–$28K | 2–4 wks |
| Full bath gut renovation — everything new, NJ permits | $25K–$45K | 4–6 wks |
| Master bath renovation — walk-in shower, double vanity, tile | $30K–$50K | 4–7 wks |
| Master bath luxury — frameless glass, heated floors, soaking tub | $50K–$65K+ | 6–10 wks |
Based on Northern NJ 2025 market. Bergen County runs 15–20% above NJ average. Labor accounts for 40–65% of total budget. Permit fees: $172–$459 per NJ municipality.
NJ Sales Tax on Labor = $0.
Renovation labor in New Jersey is NOT subject to NJ sales tax — only materials are taxed. Always request an itemized estimate separating labor from materials. Tona provides fully itemized written estimates on every bathroom project throughout NJ.
NJ Permit Requirements
Do You Need a Permit for
Bathroom Remodeling in NJ?
One of the most searched questions about NJ bathroom renovation — and the most important one to get right before starting. Tona determines permit requirements for your specific scope and handles everything.
New Jersey’s permit landscape for bathroom remodeling is municipality-specific — not statewide. Bergen County alone has 70+ municipalities, each with its own building department, fee schedule, and inspection process. What requires a permit in Fort Lee may differ from Teaneck or Englewood, which is why homeowners who attempt to navigate permits without local contractor expertise regularly run into delays and cost overruns.
The general rule: any bathroom renovation that moves plumbing, adds or modifies electrical circuits, or removes walls requires a building permit in virtually every NJ municipality. Simple rip-and-replace of fixtures in the same location — like replacing a toilet with a new toilet, or swapping a vanity — may not require a permit. The gray area is everything in between.
Tona assesses permit requirements during the free in-home estimate visit. We prepare and submit all permit applications, coordinate with the local NJ building department, and schedule all required inspections. No homeowner touches a form, attends an inspection, or communicates with a building department on any Tona project.
All Permits Prepared & Submitted by Tona
We prepare and file all permit applications to your specific NJ municipality. You receive the permit confirmation before any work begins.
Bergen County: 70+ Municipalities Handled
Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Teaneck, Hackensack, Ridgewood and all other Bergen County building departments.
Inspections Coordinated — No Homeowner Action Required
Tona schedules and manages all required building inspections. You are notified of inspection dates but never responsible for coordination.
| Bathroom Renovation Scope | NJ Permit Required? |
|---|---|
| Replace toilet in same location | Usually not |
| Swap vanity, same plumbing location | Usually not |
| Replace tile (same wall area) | Usually not |
| Replace exhaust fan (same circuit) | Varies by town |
| Install walk-in shower where tub was | Yes |
| Move toilet or vanity location | Yes |
| Add heated floor tile (new circuit) | Yes |
| Remove wall or structural change | Yes |
| Full gut renovation | Yes |
| Add new bathroom to home | Yes |
Our Process
How Tona Delivers Every
NJ Bathroom Renovation
Five steps from first call to final walkthrough. Powder room or master bathroom gut renovation — same process, same standards, same guarantee.
Free In-Home Estimate
We visit your NJ home within 2 business days. Free detailed written estimate. We assess permit requirements, identify hidden issues, and provide a clear scope before you commit to anything.
Material & Scope Selection
Tile selection, shower configuration, vanity choice, fixture decisions — guided by your bathroom type, NJ home, and budget. No upselling. No pressure.
NJ Permit Filing
Tona submits all applications to your specific NJ municipality. Written contract signed before any work begins.
Full Bathroom Build
Demo → waterproofing membrane → cement board → tile → shower → vanity → flooring → lighting. Clean worksite every evening.
Final Walkthrough & Guarantee
We walk through every element together. All adjustments made immediately. Your lifetime workmanship guarantee activates at project completion.
2025 NJ Design Trends
Bathroom Design Trending in
Northern NJ Right Now
What Bergen County and Northern NJ homeowners are actually choosing in 2025 — not national trends, but what Tona crews are installing every week across our service area.
Large-Format 24×48 Rectified Porcelain
The 12×12 tile that defined NJ bathrooms for two decades is gone. The dominant tile format in Northern NJ in 2025 is 24×48 rectified porcelain with minimal grout lines — applied floor-to-ceiling for maximum visual impact and a dramatically larger-feeling bathroom.
Curbless Walk-In Showers with Frameless Glass
Zero-threshold (curbless) shower entries with frameless glass panels are the most requested bathroom feature in Northern NJ in 2025. The curbless design works for accessibility and aging-in-place while making any bathroom feel dramatically larger.
Heated Porcelain Tile Floors
Electric radiant heat under tile is the most popular luxury upgrade in Bergen County and Morris County master bathrooms in 2025. NJ winters make this a practical choice, not just a luxury one.
Floating Double Vanities
Wall-mounted floating vanities expose the floor and make any NJ bathroom feel larger — especially effective in smaller Bergen County and Hudson County condo bathrooms. Double vanities eliminate the morning bottleneck in busy households.
Warm Neutrals: Clay, Warm Gray & Greige
The all-white bathroom is receding. In 2025, Northern NJ homeowners are choosing warm neutral tones — clay, warm gray, sand, and greige — for a bathroom that feels spa-like rather than clinical.
Transitional Style Dominates Northern NJ
The most popular bathroom renovation style in Bergen County in 2025 is transitional: shaker-style vanity, quartz countertop, large-format porcelain tile, and brushed nickel or matte black fixtures. It works beautifully in both classic colonials and modern NJ condos.
Why Choose Tona
Why NJ Homeowners Choose Tona
for Bathroom Remodeling
Not a one-day acrylic shower company. Not a national franchise. A Bergen County family-owned contractor delivering full bathroom renovations throughout Northern NJ with every trade under one crew.
Full Membrane Waterproofing on Every Shower
This is where most NJ contractors cut costs. Tona applies a full waterproofing membrane system behind every shower wall and wet area as a standard practice — not an upgrade.
All Trades Under One Crew
Tile, drywall, waterproofing, vanity, lighting, painting — one Tona crew handles every trade in the correct sequence. No subcontractors. No coordination gaps.
Condo Expertise: Fort Lee, Edgewater, Cliffside Park
Bergen County condo bathroom remodeling requires condo board approval, elevator reservation, and strict noise-hour compliance. Our crew has handled these projects for 9+ years.
Homes With Updated Bathrooms Sell Faster
Updated bathrooms are one of the biggest buyer decision factors in NJ. A Tona renovation improves resale value while enhancing daily living.
Lifetime Guarantee on Every NJ Bathroom
Every bathroom Tona completes is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee. If any issue arises with our work, we return and fix it at no charge.
Ready to Start Your Bathroom Renovation?
Free written estimates throughout Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union, Morris County NJ. Scheduled within 2 business days.
Service Areas
Bathroom Remodeling Across
Northern New Jersey
Every bathroom type in every county. Free in-home estimates throughout Northern NJ. No travel surcharges anywhere in our service territory.
Bergen County, NJ
Condo specialists in Fort Lee, Edgewater & Cliffside Park. Colonial & split-level bathroom renovations throughout all 70+ Bergen County municipalities.
View Bergen County →Hudson County, NJ
Tub-to-shower conversions and compact condo bathroom renovations throughout Union City, West New York, and Guttenberg.
View Hudson County →Essex County, NJ
Pre-war home bathroom renovations in Montclair, Maplewood, Livingston, and West Orange. Full gut renovations and master bath upgrades.
View Essex County →Union County, NJ
Bathroom renovations in Westfield, Summit, Cranford, and Elizabeth. 1950s–60s home bathroom gut renovations.
View Union County →Morris County, NJ
Master bathroom renovations for Morristown, Madison, Chatham, and Florham Park. Luxury finishes, heated floors, custom showers.
View Morris County →Passaic County, NJ
Bathroom remodeling throughout Clifton and surrounding Passaic County communities.
View Passaic County →Sussex County, NJ
Bathroom renovations throughout Sussex County. Same crew, same quality, same lifetime guarantee.
View Sussex County →Common Questions
Bathroom Remodeling Questions
NJ Homeowners Ask
Direct answers to the questions Bergen County and Northern NJ homeowners ask before starting a bathroom renovation.
Bathroom remodeling in NJ can deliver strong ROI because bathrooms are one of the first areas homeowners and buyers look at. Updated tile, modern fixtures, better lighting, improved ventilation, and a cleaner layout can increase daily comfort and improve resale appeal. For Bergen County homeowners, a well-planned bathroom remodel can make the home feel newer, more functional, and more valuable.
Yes. Tona Home Improvement can handle bathroom remodeling along with other interior renovation work, including flooring, drywall, painting, tile installation, plumbing fixture installation, structural repairs, and general home improvement updates. This helps homeowners complete multiple upgrades with one licensed and insured contractor instead of coordinating several separate trades.
Popular bathroom styles in Bergen County include modern spa-inspired bathrooms, clean white and neutral tile designs, walk-in showers with glass doors, floating vanities, matte black or brushed nickel fixtures, and space-saving layouts for smaller homes. Many homeowners also prefer bright lighting, durable waterproof materials, and designs that feel clean, practical, and easy to maintain.
Bathroom remodeling cost in NJ depends on the size of the bathroom, material selection, plumbing changes, tile work, fixture upgrades, vanity style, shower or tub installation, and the overall condition of the space. A simple refresh will cost less than a full bathroom renovation with new tile, plumbing fixtures, waterproofing, lighting, and layout changes. Tona can inspect the bathroom and provide a clear written estimate.
A bathroom remodel in NJ can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the project size. Small updates like vanity replacement, painting, or fixture upgrades are usually faster. Full bathroom remodeling with demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tile installation, flooring, lighting, and finishing work takes longer. Tona Home Improvement plans each phase carefully to keep the project organized.
A bathroom remodel can include demolition, layout updates, tile installation, waterproofing, flooring, vanity installation, toilet replacement, shower or tub installation, plumbing fixture installation, lighting upgrades, drywall repair, painting, ventilation improvements, and finishing details. The exact scope depends on whether the homeowner wants a simple bathroom update or a complete bathroom renovation.
Some bathroom remodeling projects in NJ may require permits, especially if the work involves plumbing changes, electrical updates, structural changes, or major layout modifications. Cosmetic updates like painting, minor fixture replacement, or simple surface upgrades may not always need a permit. Tona Home Improvement can help homeowners understand what may be required before starting the project.
Yes. Tona Home Improvement provides bathroom remodeling services for homeowners in Bergen County and Northern New Jersey. From small bathroom updates to full bathroom renovations, Tona helps homeowners improve function, comfort, and appearance with professional remodeling work backed by 10 years of experience, licensed and insured service, and a practical approach to home improvement.
Bathroom Remodeling by Location
Our Bathroom Remodeling Projects Case Studies
We serve bathroom remodeling projects in every community throughout our 7-county service area. Each market has its own housing type and permit requirements — we know them all.
Ready for Your Bathroom Renovation in NJ?
Free in-home estimates throughout Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union, Morris County NJ. Scheduled within 2 business days.