Home / Areas We Serve / Franklin Lakes, NJ
Bathroom Remodeling in Franklin Lakes, NJ
Franklin Lakes is a Bergen County borough of about 11,000 residents where the typical home is a large detached house — and, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures, the median home value is over $1.25 million. Most of those homes were built between the 1960s and the 2000s, which means many Franklin Lakes primary bathrooms are still the ones the builder installed 25 to 40 years ago: functional, but finished to a standard package and starting to show their age. 3sixty Renovate remodels bathrooms in Franklin Lakes to the level the rest of the house deserves — oversized custom showers, soaking tubs, heated floors, and large-format tile — from the first consultation to the final walkthrough.
Bathroom Services in Franklin Lakes
Every Franklin Lakes project is different, but most bathroom remodeling in Franklin Lakes, NJ falls into one of these categories:
Full bathroom remodels — a complete renovation of the room: demolition, plumbing and electrical updates as needed, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and finishes, rebuilt in the right order.
Tub-to-shower conversions — replacing a little-used tub with a walk-in shower, one of the most requested changes in Franklin Lakes primary suites.
Walk-in showers — custom tiled showers with proper waterproofing, niches, benches, and glass — including the oversized showers that larger Franklin Lakes bathrooms have room for.
Tile and waterproofing — shower walls, floors, and surrounds installed over modern waterproofing systems, so the beauty on the surface is backedby what matters underneath.
Flooring installation — bathroom flooring that can handle daily water and humidity, including heated floors, installed as part of a remodel or on its own.
You can see recent bathroom remodels by 3sixty Renovate in our project gallery, and when you’re ready to talk about your own bathroom, request a free quote.
Our Work and What Homeowners Say
3sixty Renovate has been in business since 2017, remodeling bathrooms across New Jersey and Westchester County, NY. The photos in our gallery are our own recent projects — full renovations, walk-in showers, and tub-to-shower conversions — so you can see the standard of finish we bring to a Franklin Lakes home.
Rated 5.0 on Google
“He did a beautiful job for my tub to shower renovation work. They were easy to work with and did excellent work! i definitely recommend working with them. the experience was great!!!!”
— JleMoH, Google review
“We appreciated their honesty and transparency throughout our project. Great quality and dependable service.”
— Andronic, Google review
“Amazing renovation experience from consultation to completion.”
— Mdharun, Google review
Bathroom Remodeling in Franklin Lakes: Local Guidance
Permits in Franklin Lakes.
Construction permits in Franklin Lakes are handled by the Borough’s Code Enforcement (Building/Construction) department at the Municipal Building, 480 DeKorte Drive, under New Jersey’s State Uniform Construction Code. The borough publishes a permit-requirements matrix that lists project types and the paperwork each one needs — and “Bathroom” is a listed project type on it, calling for plumbing subcode paperwork and two sets of plans and specifications, with other subcodes applying where the scope touches them. You can read the borough’s guidance on its official website: Borough of Franklin Lakes — What is Required for a Permit Application?
New Jersey sorts renovation work into tiers under that statewide code. Surface-level work that doesn’t touch plumbing, electrical, or structure — painting, like-for-like fixture swaps, finishes — is generally treated as ordinary maintenance and usually doesn’t require a permit. Work that moves, adds, or relocates plumbing or wiring, or changes the layout or structure, does require a permit and inspections — typically a rough inspection while walls are open, before anything is closed in, and a final inspection when the work is complete. In a larger primary-suite remodel, where showers are often enlarged and lines rerouted, the project almost always lands on the permitted side of the line.
Because the specifics are confirmed per project, permits are part of the conversation from the start: our quote form asks whether you expect permits to be pulled — and “Not sure” is a perfectly good answer. We’ll walk through what your project requires before work begins.
What Franklin Lakes’ housing stock means for your bathroom.
According to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data, the median Franklin Lakes home was built in 1983, and about 88% of homes are detached single-family houses. Roughly six in ten were built between 1960 and 1999, and about one in four went up between 1990 and 2009. In practice, that shapes most bathroom remodeling in Franklin Lakes, NJ:
Builder-grade bathrooms at the 25-to-40-year mark. A bathroom installed in 1995 or 2005 was built to a standard package — production tile, a fiberglass or acrylic surround, basic fixtures. At this age the grout, waterproofing, and valves are wearing out at the same time the finishes date the room, which is why so many Franklin Lakes remodels are full renovations rather than repairs.
Primary suites with real space. Large detached homes usually mean a genuinely large primary bathroom. That space is what makes the upgrades Franklin Lakes homeowners ask about most possible: an oversized walk-in shower, a freestanding soaking tub, a double vanity, a separate water closet, and heated floors.
Waterproofing that predates modern systems. Showers built in the 1980s and 90s typically went in before the membrane waterproofing systems used today became standard. A full remodel replaces what is behind the tile with a modern sealed system — the part of the project that protects everything in front of it.
Plumbing at mid-life. Supply and drain lines from the borough’s main building decades are now 30 to 50 years old. A remodel opens the walls once — the right moment to inspect shut-off valves, supply lines, and drains and replace what’s nearing the end of its life before new tile closes everything back in.
Homes built before 1978 can contain lead-based paint — that covers a meaningful share of Franklin Lakes’ 1960s and 70s homes — so renovation work in older homes calls for lead-safe work practices during demolition and surface prep.
None of this is a reason to put off remodeling — it’s a reason to hire a remodeler who plans for the house you actually have.
Our Process — and What a Franklin Lakes Remodel Costs
A full bathroom remodel with 3sixty Renovate follows a clear sequence:
Consultation. We talk through your bathroom, what isn’t working, and what you want the finished room to do.
Scope and written estimate. You get a defined scope of work and a written estimate based on it — no vague allowances hiding the real number.
Selections. Tile, fixtures, vanity, and flooring are chosen before construction starts, so materials are ready when they’re needed.
Construction. Demolition, any plumbing and electrical work, inspections at the right points, waterproofing, tile, and finishes — in that order.
Final walkthrough. We go through the finished bathroom with you and make sure every detail is right before we call it done.
Pricing.
Every bathroom is quoted individually after we understand the scope, but most homeowners plan in one of these ranges: $16k–$30k for a focused renovation that keeps the existing layout, $30k–$60k for a full remodel with new tile, fixtures, and layout refinements, and $60k+ for larger primary bathrooms or high-end custom work. In Franklin Lakes, primary-suite projects — an oversized custom shower, a soaking tub, heated floors, large-format tile — commonly plan in that $60k+ range, because room size, tile area, and material selections are the biggest cost drivers, along with whether plumbing moves and what we find behind the walls once demolition opens them up.
Timing.
As guidance — not a promise — a full bathroom remodel typically runs roughly three to six weeks of construction once work begins, and larger custom primary suites can run longer. Permit review, inspection scheduling, and material lead times can affect the overall calendar, which is why we plan them with you up front.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Franklin Lakes, NJ?
Usually, yes for anything beyond surface work. The Borough of Franklin Lakes publishes a permit-requirements matrix through its Code Enforcement (Building/Construction) department, and bathroom work is a listed project type on it — the matrix calls for plumbing subcode paperwork and two sets of plans and specifications, with other subcodes as the scope requires. Under New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code, cosmetic work that doesn’t touch plumbing, electrical, or structure is generally ordinary maintenance and usually needs no permit, but moving or adding plumbing or wiring, enlarging a shower, or changing the layout requires a permit and inspections. The borough has the final word for your address — see its official page: franklinlakes.org — Permit Application Requirements. If you’re not sure where your project falls, ask us when you request a quote.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Franklin Lakes?
Most projects are planned in one of three ranges — $16k–$30k, $30k–$60k, or $60k+ — depending on size, whether plumbing moves, tile and material selections, and the condition of what’s behind the walls. Larger primary suites with custom showers and high-end finishes commonly plan in the $60k+ range. Your written estimate is based on your actual bathroom and scope, and it’s free to request.
My Franklin Lakes bathroom is only 20 to 30 years old. Is it worth remodeling?
For most homeowners here, yes — that’s exactly the age when it makes sense. Bathrooms from the 1990s and 2000s were usually finished to a builder’s standard package, and by 25 years the waterproofing, grout, and fixtures are wearing at the same time the style dates the house. A remodel replaces the systems behind the walls and gives you the materials and layout you would have chosen yourself.
Can you build an oversized shower, a soaking tub, or heated floors in my home?
Yes — those are the defining features of most Franklin Lakes primary-suite projects we scope. Oversized walk-in showers, freestanding soaking tubs, heated bathroom floors, and large-format tile are planned as part of the tile and waterproofing work from the start, not added on at the end. Tell us what you’re picturing when you request a quote and we’ll design the scope around it.
How long does a full bathroom remodel take?
Roughly three to six weeks of construction is a reasonable planning range for a full remodel, with larger custom primary suites sometimes running longer. Permit timing, inspection scheduling, and custom material lead times can stretch the overall calendar, so we map those out with you before work starts.
How do I get started?
Request a free quote through our form — tell us about your project, your timing, and how you’d like us to reach you — or email us at info@3sixtyrenovate.com. We’ll set up a consultation and follow with a written estimate for your scope.
Plan Your Franklin Lakes Bathroom Remodel
3sixty Renovate serves all of Franklin Lakes (ZIP 07417) as part of our Bergen County service area. Tell us what you'd like to change, and we'll take it from there — consultation, honest scope, written estimate.
Questions first? Email info@3sixtyrenovate.com.
Nearby areas we serve
Wyckoff · Ramsey · Allendale · Saddle River · Wayne · Ridgewood