A full bathroom renovation goes past a fresh coat of paint or a swapped-out vanity. It typically means gutting the room to the studs or subfloor, moving or replacing plumbing and electrical, and rebuilding the shower or tub surround, floor, walls, and ventilation from scratch. In New Britain, that often means dealing with older housing stock, homes from the early to mid 1900s with cast iron drain lines, plaster walls, and sometimes knob-and-tube wiring that a renovation crew has to work around or update to code. We've listed 22 businesses in this category that take on projects at this scale, from single-bath colonials off Stanley Street to multi-unit properties near Broad Street.
What a full renovation usually includes
Expect demolition and disposal, rough plumbing and electrical work, waterproofing (especially in the shower pan and behind tile), subfloor repair if there's water damage, tile or stone installation, fixture and vanity setup, and final trim and paint. Ventilation upgrades matter more than people expect in older New Britain homes, where poor airflow has led to mold behind old tile. A contractor who skips a permit pull or waterproofing membrane to save time is setting up problems that show up years later.
What to check before hiring
Ask for proof of Connecticut home improvement contractor registration, current insurance, and a written scope that spells out materials, timeline, and who pulls permits. Get at least two references from jobs finished more than a year ago, since that's when tile grout, caulk, and waterproofing failures tend to surface. Compare bids on scope, not just total price, since a low number often means allowances that get eaten up by change orders.
How we score these listings
Our ranking weighs verified reviews, licensing and insurance status, responsiveness, and how consistently a company's work matches what it promises, using the same process across every category. You can see the full breakdown on our methodology page, and the top performers in this category are ranked in our best bathroom remodelers in New Britain guide.
