Bathroom remodeling · Orem, UT
Orem water runs hard, and a 1970s bathroom shows every year of it. We rebuild the shower, the vanity, and the plumbing behind them. You also hear up front which parts of your job need an Orem permit.
Bathroom remodels in Orem
More Orem homes went up in the 1970s than in any other decade, about 6,880 of them by the latest Census count. Plenty of those still have the first tub, the first vanity, and pipes that have sat in the wall for 50 years.
A new look is the easy part. The real work is the drain, the supply lines, the shower valve, and the waterproofing under the tile. If those are worn out, we want to know before we price the job, not halfway through it.
So the plan starts with a few plain questions. Is the toilet staying put? Is the shower moving? Do you want to keep a tub for the kids? Those answers decide whether this is a fixture swap or a plumbing job, and in Orem that also decides the permit.
"Dakota was excellent with communication, fair pricing, great subs, and the bathroom remodel turned out incredible. He's methodical and reasonable. Every sub that showed up was an owner operator and the craftsmanship shows it."
Sinjun Halladay · Bathroom remodelWhat we change in Orem baths
A tiled shower with a real waterproof layer under the tile. Moving the drain or the valve counts as plumbing work, so it goes on the Orem permit.
Keep a tub for bath time or trade up to a deep soaker. A big tub can outrun an old water heater, so we check the tank size first.
A new faucet or sink in the same spot is a fixture change. A second sink means new lines in the wall, and that is plumbing work.
Tile set flat on a solid base. In older Orem homes we look for soft subfloor around the toilet before any tile goes down.
A bigger main bath, sometimes by borrowing space from a closet. When a wall moves, Orem lists that as a remodel that needs a permit.
A new bath downstairs needs drains run below the slab. That is a new plumbing install, so it is a permit job in Orem.
"We were doing some remodeling in our bathrooms. Lynnwood did an excellent job with drywall and flooring. They were very good with communication, completed the job in a timely manner, and the workmanship was excellent."
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"Lynnwood helped us with a problem with our plumbing on a remodel, got us the help we needed promptly, and fixed the problem completely. They strive to accomplish complete satisfaction and they sure did that with us."
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Orem water and permits
Orem's water comes from deep wells, two springs up Provo Canyon, and the Provo River system, including Deer Creek and Jordanelle reservoirs. It all mixes in the same pipes, and that mix affects how a new bathroom holds up. So do the city's permit rules.
Orem's 2026 water report lists hardness of about 7 to 25 grains per gallon for the city's own sources. That leaves white crust on glass and chrome. A softener, or finishes that wipe clean, makes it easier to live with.
Orem's 2026 permit list says replacing plumbing fixtures needs no permit. New lines or replaced lines do. Moving a toilet or shower crosses that line, and we tell you which side your job is on.
Orem requires a permit to replace a water heater. The city says small permits like that are often done in one business day, so a bigger tank rarely holds up the job.
Orem lists electrical work as permit work too. A new vent fan, a heated floor, or an extra outlet by the sink gets planned with the plumbing so it is inspected at the same time.
"Great attention to detail, which I feel is rare. The pricing was also fair and the work excellent. Definitely would use them again."
Roshan RichardsHow it works
Dakota walks your Orem bathroom, talks through the layout, and gives you one honest price in writing.
We lock the layout, help you pick tile, the vanity, and the shower, and pull the Orem City permit.
Plumbing through tile and finish work, on schedule, site kept clean, and you updated the whole way.
Final inspection, a walkthrough with you, and we stand behind the work.
"Dakota was recommended to us. And we will pass that recommendation on. He gets things planned, scheduled, and done."
Lyle BinghamOrem & nearby
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M MaciasWe remodel bathrooms all over north Utah County, from Lehi down to Payson. Wherever you are near Orem, odds are we are already working nearby.
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