Bathroom Remodeling in West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
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What Your Philadelphia Neighbors Are Saying
We remodel bathrooms across West Kensington, from Norris Square Park down to Fairhill Square and the North 5th Street corridor.
Homes here are two-story brick rows, most of them fourteen to sixteen feet wide, put up as workers’ housing more than a century ago. The bath sits on the second floor, straight above the kitchen, and it shares a wall with the house next door. Showcase Remodels handles that layout constantly, and our full range of work is laid out on the Philadelphia bathroom remodeling page. In West Kensington the fix is almost always a smarter plan inside the same four walls.
Bathroom Remodels for West Kensington's Narrow Rowhomes
Water pressure is the usual complaint. Galvanized supply pipe narrows with age, and a new shower head will not fix a pipe that is half closed.
Venting is the second one. A lot of these baths never had a real exhaust fan, so paint peels and grout stains within a year of a nice remodel.
About West Kensington
West Kensington sits in North Philadelphia, east of North 6th Street and north of Diamond Street. East Lehigh Avenue and West Lehigh Avenue form its spine.
Norris Square Park is the heart of the neighborhood. Fairhill Square, Hagert Playground and La Placita Park at Borinquen Plaza serve the blocks around it.
The Kensington Library and the Lillian Marrero Library both sit inside easy walking distance for most of these blocks.
Julia de Burgos Elementary School and Edison High School anchor the family end of the neighborhood, and school traffic shapes the morning on North 5th Street.
Market-Frankford stops at Berks, Huntingdon and York-Dauphin ring the area, so many homes here have no driveway and no garage at all.
The rows are tight and the streets are tighter. One-way blocks and full curbs decide how a remodel gets staged more than anything inside the house.
Why West Kensington Homeowners Choose Showcase Remodels
Showcase Remodels works in tight North Philadelphia rows every week. Narrow is not a problem for our crews, it is the standard job.
- Built for Fourteen-Foot-Wide Homes: We lay out baths where the whole room is barely wider than the door. Fixture choice does the work that square footage cannot.
- Party Wall Care: Demolition next to a shared wall gets done by hand, not with a hammer drill. Your neighbor’s plaster stays where it belongs.
- Real Ventilation, Not Just a Fan: We size the exhaust fan to the room and vent it outside. That is what keeps new paint and grout looking new.
- Licensed and Insured Since 2002: Showcase Remodels is a licensed general contractor carrying full coverage on every job. Permits and inspections are part of the price.
- One Crew, Start to Finish: The same team demos, plumbs, tiles and sets fixtures. Nobody disappears for a week waiting on a subcontractor.
Bathroom Services for West Kensington Homes
Showcase Remodels handles the full range of bathroom work for West Kensington homes:
A West Kensington second-floor bath is often five feet wide. We pull the layout back to a compact vanity, a corner shower and a slim toilet so two people can stand in it.
Old tile set straight onto plaster fails at the corners first. We rebuild the wet wall with a proper backer and waterproofing before any new tile goes up.
Second-floor floors in these rows often slope toward the party wall. We level the subfloor first so a tile floor does not crack along the seam.
Rough-in spacing in older rows rarely matches a modern toilet. We check the distance from the wall before ordering so the door still closes.
A clear glass panel makes a narrow bath read wider than a curtain ever will. We measure for out-of-plumb walls, which is normal in a hundred-year-old rowhome.
From waterproof vinyl planks to classic tile, flooring is key to durability and style. We guide you toward materials that hold up in high-moisture spaces. Learn about bathroom flooring installation.
Tile brings personality and durability. Whether you want a timeless subway tile or a bold mosaic accent wall, our team handles it with precision. Read more about bathroom tile installation.
Upgrading toilets and sinks can save water, improve comfort, and tie your design together. We install a wide range of styles to match your bathroom. See our toilet and sink installation services.
As more homeowners plan for the future, we specialize in accessible layouts, grab bar installations, and other modifications that allow safe, independent living. Learn about aging in place and accessibility bathroom remodeling.
Each of these services connects back to the larger goal of creating a bathroom that feels custom to your home.
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Serving Bathrooms Near Norris Square and North 5th Street
We take jobs on the streets around Norris Square Park, Fairhill Square, Diamond Street and East Lehigh Avenue.
North 5th Street and North 6th Street carry most of the through traffic, so our trucks stage on the side streets and walk material in.
Blocks near Hagert Playground and Emerald Park are one-way with full curbs. We book a dumpster only when the job needs one, and we pull it the same week.
Deliveries near Edison High School and Julia de Burgos Elementary School get scheduled around dismissal so the crew is not in the way.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Service Area in West Kensington
Our West Kensington coverage runs from North 6th Street east toward Front Street, and from Diamond Street north past East Lehigh Avenue. Neighboring blocks in Fairhill and Norris Square are on the same route. Call and we will tell you straight away if your street is covered.
Step 1 Consultation
We meet with you to discuss your goals, style preferences, and budget.
Step 2 Design
Our design team creates a plan that blends your vision with practical solutions.
Step 3 Build
Skilled craftspeople handle installation with attention to detail.
Step 4 Final Walkthrough
We review every detail with you before calling the project complete.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in West Kensington
Didn’t see your question? Call us today at 215-515-6484
My West Kensington bathroom is only five feet wide. Is it worth remodeling?
Yes, and small rooms often show the biggest change. Swapping a bulky vanity and a tub for a compact vanity and a shower can free up a foot of usable floor.
Will my water pressure improve after the remodel?
It usually does, because we replace the galvanized supply runs we open. Old pipe closes up from the inside, and no fixture can work around that.
Can you stop the mildew coming back on my walls?
Yes. Most of these baths were built with no exhaust at all, so we add a properly sized fan vented to the outside and use moisture-rated wall board.
Will the work disturb my neighbor through the shared wall?
We hand-demo anything touching a party wall and keep loud work to normal daytime hours. It is slower, and it keeps the plaster next door intact.
Do you handle permits in West Kensington?
Yes. Showcase Remodels pulls city permits for plumbing, electrical and framing changes and meets the inspector when the time comes.
How long will my bathroom be out of service?
Plan on three to five weeks for a full remodel. We tell you up front which days the water is off so you can make arrangements.
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Ready to Remodel Your West Kensington Bathroom?
Call Showcase Remodels for a free design consultation at your West Kensington home. We measure the room, show you a layout that works and price it in writing.