Bathroom Remodeling in Franklin, WI
Oak Creek Plumbing and Remodeling remodels bathrooms for homeowners across Franklin, WI, from a fixture and finish refresh to a full gut renovation. We have been a plumbing company since 1972, and we added remodeling because the plumbing is the part of a bathroom project that determines whether everything else goes smoothly. Doing both means the rough-in, the layout, and the finish work are planned together from the start.
Every project starts with a detailed written proposal covering scope and price, and carries a five-year craftsmanship warranty.
Call
(414) 762-4060 to schedule an in-home consultation in Franklin, or start here if you are dealing with
a repair rather than a remodel.
Bathroom Refresh or Full Remodel: Which One Do You Need?
Not every bathroom needs to be taken to the studs. These are two different projects, and the difference matters to your budget.
| Bathroom Refresh | Full Remodel | |
|---|---|---|
| What changes | Fixtures, vanity, faucets, toilet, lighting, mirrors, finishes | Everything, including layout and plumbing behind the walls |
| What stays | Existing layout and plumbing rough-in | Nothing structural is assumed |
| Typical timeline | A few days | Two to four weeks |
| Relative cost | Lower | Higher |
| Best when | The room works and looks dated, or you are preparing to sell | There is water damage, failing supply lines, or the layout itself is the problem |
| Not the right fit when | There is an active leak or the layout does not work | A refresh would get you where you want to be |
Not sure which one you are looking at? That is what the consultation is for. We will tell you honestly. If a refresh gets you where you want to be, that is what we will recommend. Our bathroom refresh services page covers what is and is not included.
Full Bathroom Remodeling in Franklin
Our remodels cover demolition, any repiping or drain work, shower or tub installation, vanity and sink, toilet, tile, lighting, ventilation, and finish work. Here is everything a full remodel covers in detail.
Two things come up repeatedly in Franklin bathrooms and both are worth knowing before you plan.
The first is ventilation. A lot of homes in this area have an undersized bath fan or one that vents into the attic instead of outside. In a Wisconsin winter that is how you get moisture problems in the roof deck. We check it on every remodel and correct it when it is wrong, because tiling a beautiful bathroom over a ventilation problem just hides it for a few years.
The second is the drain. If you are moving a shower or relocating a toilet, the drain has to hold proper slope to the stack. That is a design constraint, not a preference, and it is the single most common reason a layout that looked fine on paper does not work. Because we do our own plumbing, we identify it during the consultation and design around it.
Bathtub and Shower Installation in Franklin
We install replacement tubs, walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, and tiled or acrylic surrounds throughout Franklin.
Tub-to-shower conversion is the most requested change we see, usually from homeowners who want the space back or want a step-in entry that is easier to use over the long term. It is a real plumbing job, not a fixture swap. The drain typically has to move and the valve is replaced, which is exactly the kind of work that goes more smoothly when the remodeler and the plumber are the same company.
If aging in place is part of your thinking, we can build in grab bar blocking behind the tile now so that adding bars later is a ten-minute job instead of a wall repair. Our
bathroom gallery has examples of both walk-in conversions and traditional tub installs.
Why Franklin Homeowners Choose Oak Creek
Since 1972, family owned. More than fifty years of bathroom and plumbing work in southeast Wisconsin, and our shop is about ten minutes from Franklin. We also handle water heater services in Franklin, which matters more than it sounds when a remodel changes your hot water demand.
We are the plumber. One schedule, one crew coordinating the work, and one company accountable for the result from rough-in through finish.
A proposal you can plan around. Scope and price defined in writing after an in-home measure. If you change the scope, or if we uncover a concealed condition once a wall is open, we stop, show you the options and what they cost, and document the change before we proceed.
Price Assurance Guarantee. Find a comparable service at a lower price and we will match it or pay you $100.
Five-year craftsmanship warranty,
financing available, and respect for your house. We cover floors on the way in and clean up at the end of every work day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Franklin, WI
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A full bathroom remodel usually runs two to four weeks from demolition to walkthrough. A bathroom refresh often finishes in a few days. Timelines stretch when fixtures or tile have long lead times, which is why we lock material selections before we start.
What is the difference between a bathroom remodel and a bathroom refresh?
A remodel changes the layout and the plumbing behind the walls. A refresh updates fixtures and finishes while keeping the existing rough-in in place. Refresh costs less and finishes faster. Remodel is what you need if the layout itself is the problem.
Can the price change once you start?
Only if the scope changes. Concealed conditions do come up in older bathrooms, and when they do we stop and walk you through the options and costs before doing anything. You approve any change in writing first.
Do you handle permits for Franklin bathroom projects?
Yes, for the work we perform. Permit requirements are set by the municipality and generally apply when plumbing, gas, or electrical is being moved or added.
Can you convert my bathtub to a walk-in shower?
Yes, this is one of our most common Franklin projects. It involves relocating the drain and replacing the valve, so it is genuinely a plumbing job. We assess the drain position during the consultation to confirm the conversion works in your specific bathroom.
Schedule Your Franklin Bathroom Consultation
Call Oak Creek Plumbing and Remodeling at (414) 762-4060 to schedule an in-home consultation anywhere in Franklin, WI. Our showroom at 640 E. Ryan Road in Oak Creek is open by appointment, roughly ten minutes away, so you can see tile, vanities, and fixtures in person.