Bathroom Remodeling in Central Illinois
A bathroom remodel is one of the best investments you can make in your home but only if it's done right. At Mathes Construction, we've been remodeling bathrooms for homeowners across Tremont, Pekin, Morton, Washington, Bartonville, East Peoria, and the greater Peoria area since 1977. We're not a franchise. We're not a company that sends whoever's available to show up at your door. We're a local, family-owned crew based right here in Tazewell County and every bathroom project we take on, big or small, gets the same hands-on attention from start to finish with no subcontractors and a written estimate you can actually count on.
WHY CHOOSE MATHES Construction FOR YOUR BATHROOMS
A Bathroom Remodel That Actually Holds Up
Bathrooms are small spaces, but they're used every single day by every person in your house. When something goes wrong like grout that cracks after a year, tile that wasn't set right, a shower pan that leaks into the subfloor then it's not just an eyesore, it's a real problem that costs more to fix than it would have to do right the first time. That's the part most contractors in the Peoria area don't talk about. At Mathes Construction, we've been remodeling bathrooms across Tremont, Pekin, Morton, Washington, East Peoria, and Bartonville long enough to know exactly what fails and why. We use materials that last, set tile the right way, and make sure every waterproofing detail is handled properly before anything goes over it. Chuck Mathes reviews every bathroom project personally because a bathroom done wrong is the kind of thing that shows up six months later when the original crew is long gone.
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Proper waterproofing on every shower
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No subcontractors touching your project
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Tile, vanity, fixtures, all in house
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Remodeling bathroom in Illinois
Bathroom Projects We've Completed Across Central Illinois
In nearly 50 years of working in homes across Tremont, Pekin, Morton, Washington, Bartonville, East Peoria, Peoria, and Mapleton, we've remodeled bathrooms of every size and condition. Some were straightforward refreshes like new tile, a new vanity, updated fixtures, fresh grout. Others were complete tear-outs where we found water damage behind the walls, rotted subfloor under the tile, and plumbing that hadn't been touched since the house was built in the 1960s. We've handled all of it. The homeowners who've hired Mathes Construction for their bathroom remodels across Tazewell and Peoria counties didn't have to wonder what was happening in their home and Chuck was on every job, the work was done by our own crew, and when we left, the space was clean and the project was actually finished.
What to Expect When You Hire Us for Your Bathroom
Bathroom remodeling is more technical than most homeowners realize going in. Waterproofing a shower the wrong way, using the wrong mortar bed under tile, or cutting corners on the pan liner and these are mistakes that don't show up for months, and by then the damage is already done behind your walls. We've seen the aftermath of bad bathroom work more times than we can count on jobs where homeowners hired the cheapest bid. When Mathes Construction takes on your bathroom remodel in Central Illinois, we walk you through exactly what we're doing and why before we start. You know what materials are going in, what the timeline looks like, and who is showing up to do the work. No mystery, no surprises, and no cutting corners on the parts you can't see.
Waterproofing Done Right
The most expensive bathroom problems come from
moisture getting where it shouldn't. We treat
every shower and wet area with proper
waterproofing barriers not just what looks
good on the surface, but what protects your
home for the long term.
Detail Handled In-House
Tile setting, plumbing rough-in, vanity
installation, flooring, fixtures — our own
crew handles every part of your bathroom
remodel. You won't have four different
subcontractors cycling through your home
with nobody coordinating between them.
We Serve in 8 Cities
We serve Tremont, Pekin, Morton, Washington,
Bartonville, East Peoria, Peoria, and Mapleton.
If you're in Tazewell or Peoria County and
want a bathroom remodel done by people who
actually stand behind their work and that's us.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Everything We Build & Remodel
From the ground up or a single room refresh. Here's what Mathes Construction handles across Central Illinois.
Mathes Construction provides Full-service home remodeling across Tremont, Pekin, Morton and surrounding areas. One crew, one contractor, start to finish.
- Interior & exterior remodeling
- Whole-home or single room
Mathes Construction redesign and rebuild kitchens across Central Illinois with smart layouts, quality materials and work that holds up for years.
- Full kitchen gut & rebuild
- Cabinets, countertops & fixtures
From a simple refresh to a complete bathroom renovation with clean work, solid materials, no shortcuts and done right the first time.
- Tile, vanity & fixture upgrades
- Full bathroom gut & renovation
Need more space but love where you live? We build seamless additions that match your home's existing structure and style across Tazewell County.
- Structural additions & expansions
- Matched to your home's existing build
Mathes Construction build Durable, low-maintenance decks and patios built for Central Illinois weather and designed around how you actually use your outdoor space.
- Wood, composite & custom builds
- Multi-level & ground-level decks
Custom-built pergolas that add shade, structure, and real curb appeal and we built to hold up through Illinois seasons and look great doing it.
- Freestanding & attached pergolas
- Custom size, style & material options
ABOUT OUR BATHROOM REMODELING WORK
Bathroom Remodeling You Won't Have to Redo
Most bathroom remodel complaints we hear from homeowners across Tazewell and Peoria counties come down to the same thing like somebody did the job fast, it looked fine at first, and then the problems started. Grout crumbling in the shower. Tiles popping loose. A slow leak behind the wall that nobody noticed until the drywall started showing it. We've been called in to fix other contractors' bathroom work more times than we'd like to count. When Mathes Construction remodels your bathroom whether you're in Tremont, Pekin, Morton, Washington, Bartonville, or anywhere across the greater Peoria area and we do it the way it's supposed to be done. Proper substrate prep, correct tile setting methods, real waterproofing on every wet surface, and fixtures installed by people who know what they're doing. Chuck Mathes has been doing this since 1977.
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Proper substrate prep every time
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Tile, fixtures & vanities
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No shortcuts on waterproofing
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Bathroom remodeling since 1977
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Central Illinois
Bathroom remodels bring up a lot of questions before homeowners pull the trigger. Here are the honest answers to what we hear most from people across Tremont, Pekin, and Tazewell County.
Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help you!
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Central Illinois?
A basic bathroom refresh like new tile, vanity, toilet, and fixtures typically runs $8,000–$15,000 in the Peoria and Tazewell County area. A full gut remodel with new shower, tile, plumbing updates, flooring, and vanity usually falls between $18,000–$35,000 depending on the size of the space and the materials you pick. We don’t quote numbers over the phone actually we come out, look at the space, and give you a written estimate that’s actually accurate.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A cosmetic refresh — new fixtures, vanity swap, fresh tile can be done in 5–7 business days. A full bathroom gut remodel typically takes 2–3 weeks from demo to final inspection. If we find unexpected plumbing issues or water damage behind the walls which happens more often than you’d think in older Central Illinois homes and we’ll tell you upfront what that means for the timeline before we do anything extra.
Do you handle the plumbing and tile work yourselves?
Yes and our own crew handles everything. Tile setting, shower waterproofing, vanity and fixture installation, and basic plumbing rough-in are all done in-house. You won’t have a separate plumber showing up that we’ve never worked with before, and you won’t have a tile guy who doesn’t communicate with the rest of the team. One crew, one point of contact, start to finish.
What bathroom remodeling services do you offer across Central Illinois?
We handle full bathroom gut remodels, shower and tub replacements, tile installation, vanity and
fixture upgrades, bathroom flooring, and layout changes. We serve Tremont, Pekin, Morton, Washington, Bartonville, East Peoria, Peoria, and Mapleton or anywhere in Tazewell or Peoria County, give us a call.
Have Any Questions?
Whether you're planning a remodel or just exploring your options. Reach out & we'll get back to you promptly.
Let’s Work
Your Trusted Partner in Central Illinois Construction.
From Tremont to Peoria and across Tazewell County, Mathes Construction is ready to bring your project to life with honest pricing, real craftsmanship and decades of local experience.
Phone Number:
(309) 349-4342
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 17:00 Sat-Sun: Closed
Office Location:
8600 Dillon Rd, Tremont, IL 61568