Bath Fitter

Stoneham's Building Department requires a building permit for any kitchen or bath remodel that touches structure, walls, or fixture locations, with separate plumbing, electrical, and gas permits pulled by licensed trades. In-footprint remodels are generally straightforward; work near Spot Pond, the Fells, or the town's wetlands can trigger Conservation Commission review, and additions add zoning steps on Stoneham's small lots. Homes built before 1978 — most of the town's stock — fall under federal RRP lead-safe rules, adding roughly $1,500–$5,000 to projects that disturb painted surfaces.

Stoneham pricing runs near the Massachusetts median, reflecting the dense north-of-Boston labor pool. Mid-range bath remodels run $18,000–$33,000, with primary baths $32,000–$55,000 and high-end primary suites $50,000–$90,000. Mid-range kitchens land at $35,000–$62,000, and high-end work runs $70,000–$140,000. Small-lot homes that keep the existing footprint trend toward the lower end, while pre-war capes and Victorians that need structural reconfiguration, panel upgrades, or lead-safe handling move higher. Tight access and limited parking on older streets can add modestly to labor.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential kitchen & bath remodel work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other kitchen & bath remodel contractor serving the town, on the Kitchen & Bath in Stoneham page.