Bathroom Demolition in Allentown, PA
Toilet, vanity, tub, tile and walls taken out by our licensed crew, with the water lines handled right and the debris gone the same visit. Free on-site estimate.
Bathroom Demolition Risks in Allentown, PA
Bathroom demolition in Allentown starts with what you can’t see. Every bathroom hides water, drains and wiring behind the tile.
- A supply line left uncapped leaks into the ceiling below
- A drain left open lets sewer gas into the house
- A wall pried too hard cracks the plaster on the other side
Get any of those wrong and the teardown turns into a repair. The leak can show up days later as a stain on the kitchen or living room ceiling. The cracked plaster ends up in a hallway that was never part of the remodel.
Signs the old bathroom is ready to come out
- A soft or spongy spot in the floor around the toilet or tub
- Tiles that are loose, cracked or sound hollow when you tap them
- Grout and caulk that keep failing no matter how often you redo them
- A water stain on the ceiling under the bathroom
- A musty smell that cleaning doesn’t fix
Most of those mean water has been getting behind the tile for a while. That’s the bathroom where a careful tear-out matters most, because the floor and walls underneath may be weaker than they look.
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Bathroom Tear-Out Checklist for Allentown, PA
A full gut-out can include:
- Toilet, sink and vanity
- Bathtub, shower pan or shower surround
- Wall tile and floor tile
- Drywall or plaster down to the studs
- Flooring
- Mirrors, medicine cabinets, towel bars and light fixtures
You don’t have to take it all. Some people only want the tub and the tile around it gone and keep the vanity. Show us where the line is and we stop there.
We tear it down, clean it up, and haul it off in the same visit.
Kitchen coming out at the same time? Our kitchen demolition crew can take both rooms.
Bathroom Demolition Pricing in Allentown, PA
Three things move the number:
How much comes out.A half bath is a smaller load than taking every wall to the studs.
How heavy it is.Tile, mortar, plaster and a cast iron tub weigh far more than they look.
How far it travels.Stairs and a long walk to the truck add time.
We look at the room in person and quote the teardown and the haul-off as one job.
Bathroom Plumbing and Demo in Allentown, PA
Hauling is lifting and loading. Demolition means cutting into walls and floors that are still tied into the rest of the house.
What's usually behind the tile
| Hot and cold supply lines feeding the sink, toilet and tub | |
| The drain, and the vent pipe that runs up through the house | |
| Wiring for the lights, the outlet and the exhaust fan | |
| Floor joists under the tub that may have taken years of small leaks |
That’s why our insurance puts John Santiago on site for every plumbing disconnection. His license is PA Contractor’s License T001926. He put in close to 18 years with the carpenter’s union in New York City, much of it inside walls and floors. He knows what belongs back there and what doesn’t. Read more about our licensed demolition crew.
Cast Iron Tub Removal in Allentown, PA
The tub is usually the single heaviest piece in the room. An old cast iron tub, a mortar bed under the floor, or a concrete shower base all come out with the rest, and we take all of it.
A heavy tub on a narrow staircase is exactly where you want a planned carry, not a rushed one. Any job with stairs has John on site.
Thinking of keeping a clawfoot tub? Tell us before we start, and it gets set aside instead of loaded.
Bathroom Debris Recycling in Allentown, PA
Donated
A vanity with solid doors, a newer toilet with no chips, and mirrors or light fixtures in good shape go to area churches and Goodwill. The test is simple: would you give it to a friend?
Recycled
Tile, mortar, drywall, plaster, studs, subfloor and concrete go to Revolution Recovery. That's most of a bathroom by weight.
Thrown out
A vanity that's soaked up water for years usually swells and falls apart. A cracked sink, a chipped bowl and moldy drywall can't be passed on. Only that last pile goes to disposal.
Get the Old Bathroom Outin Allentown, PA
Tell us what's coming out, what floor the bathroom is on, and whether there's a cast iron tub.
Bathroom Demolition FAQ for Allentown, PA
How long does bathroom demolition take?
Most bathrooms come out and leave on the truck in one visit. A half bath goes faster than a full gut.
Can I stay home while you work?
Yes. Clearing the hallway and stairs ahead of time keeps the work on one path through the house.
Where do I shower that day?
If it's your only bathroom, plan on a neighbor's, a gym or family for that day.
Can I keep the vanity or an old mirror?
Yes. Mark it or move it before we start so it doesn't end up on the truck.
Do you do half baths?
Yes. A toilet and a vanity is a small job, and it's priced that way.
Do I need to shut the water off first?
No, that's part of our job. If you know where the shutoff valves are, point them out.
What if there's old tile under the tile?
We take both layers. A second layer of tile or a thick mortar bed adds weight, so it adds to the load.
How much does bathroom demolition cost?
Every job starts at our $150 minimum, and bathrooms are priced on site after we see the room. Our pricing page has the rest.