Bathroom Remodeling in Salem, UT | Lynnwood Construction

Bathroom remodeling · Salem, UT

Bathroom remodeling in Salem, Utah.

Salem's remodel guide gives bathrooms hard numbers: 21 inches clear in front of the toilet and at least 900 square inches of shower floor. We lay out Salem bathrooms to fit those numbers before any tile is set. Dakota gives you the price in writing up front.

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Salem bathroom remodels

Salem bathrooms, by the numbers.

Nearly 94 percent of Salem homes are owner-occupied, the Census says, and the median one was built in 2005. So most bathroom jobs here are upgrades in a house the family plans to keep, like a tub swapped for a walk-in shower or a cramped hall bath that gets more room.

Salem's inspectors check the parts you never see. The shower pan gets filled with at least 2 inches of water and has to hold it for 15 minutes. Drain and water lines get an air or water test. Insulation has to be in behind the tub or shower before the walls close.

We build to pass those checks the first time. Dakota prices the job in writing and runs it from tear-out to the last bead of caulk.

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"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 remodel, Springville

What we build in your Salem bath

Your bathroom, finished your way.

Walk-in & tiled showers

Big, open walk-in showers with tile walls, a glass door, and a clean floor.

Tubs & soaking tubs

A new tub for the kids or a deep soaking tub just for you.

Vanities & double sinks

New cabinets, stone tops, and double sinks so two people are never waiting.

Tile floors & walls

Clean, level tile on floors and walls, set right so it lasts for years.

Master & primary baths

A big, spa-like main bath with a walk-in shower, double sinks, and storage.

Guest & basement baths

Add or update a guest bath, or put a full bath downstairs in your Salem basement.

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"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."

rgamett · Bathroom remodel

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Bathrooms we have remodeled near Salem.

These are real, verified 5.0-star reviews from bathroom and remodel projects across Utah County.

Tiled walk-in shower in a remodeled bathroom by Lynnwood Construction
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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."
JT
Jerry Tubaugh
Plumbing on a remodel
Remodeled bathroom with new vanity and tile by Lynnwood Construction
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"Best experience I've ever had with a contractor. This included a kitchen remodel, 2 bathrooms remodeled, flooring, and paint. The quality of the various contractors was very high, and the communication with Dakota was excellent."
JG
Jason Gamett
2 bathrooms remodeled
Clean tile work in a remodeled Utah County bathroom by Lynnwood Construction
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"Great attention to detail, which I feel is rare. The pricing was also fair and the work excellent. Definitely would use them again."
RR
Roshan Richards
Fair price, great work

Salem bathroom rules

What Salem looks for in a bathroom.

These are from Salem City's remodel handout and its building inspection checklist. The remodel sheet dates to May 2022, so we confirm current rules with the Building Department when we file.

A shower pan that holds water

Salem's inspection list says the shower pan is filled to at least 2 inches at the threshold for at least 15 minutes. A slow leak shows up here, not in your ceiling a year later.

Room around the toilet

Salem's remodel sheet shows 21 inches of clear space in front of the toilet and 15 inches from its center to each side. A vanity or wall that crowds that line gets moved on paper first.

A shower big enough to pass

The same sheet calls for at least 900 square inches of shower floor, at least 30 inches one way, and a door at least 22 inches wide with 24 inches clear in front of it.

Outlets, fans and tub motors

Salem's checklist wants two outlets for double sinks unless one sits between them, an exhaust fan where needed, and bonding plus its own outlet for a jetted tub motor.

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"I have had great success with Dakota. He knows what he is doing, shows up when he says he will, and his pricing is very fair. I refer him to numerous clients and have for years."

Aren Bybee
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How it works

From dated bath to finished, in four steps.

1

Free in-home estimate

Dakota comes to your Salem home, walks your bathroom, and gives you one honest price in writing.

2

Design & pick finishes

We lock the layout, help you pick tile, the vanity, and the shower setup, and pull any Salem City permit.

3

We build it

Plumbing through tile and finish work, on schedule, site kept clean, and you updated the whole way.

4

Walkthrough & warranty

A walkthrough with you, and we stand behind the work.

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"Dakota was recommended to us. And we will pass that recommendation on. He gets things planned, scheduled, and done."

Lyle Bingham

Salem & nearby

Bathroom remodeling around Salem.

We are based in Spanish Fork, just minutes from Salem, and we remodel bathrooms in the towns right around it. See your Salem city page, our full bathroom service, or a nearby town:

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Right next door

We are based in Spanish Fork, just minutes from Salem. From Payson up to Springville, we are likely already working near you. Don't see your city? Just ask.

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Good questions

Salem bathroom remodel questions.

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Salem?
If you change plumbing, wiring or walls, plan on one. Salem has a remodel permit applied for online through Citizenserve. Not sure about your job? Ask the Building Department. We file it and book the inspections.
How big does a new shower have to be in Salem?
Salem's remodel handout shows a 900 square inch minimum shower floor, with at least 30 inches in one direction. The door needs at least 22 inches of width and 24 inches of clear floor in front. We draw your layout to those numbers first.
What does the Salem inspector test in a bathroom?
The shower pan is filled with at least 2 inches of water for 15 minutes. Drain and supply lines get an air or water test, PEX has to be strapped at least every 32 inches, and pipes near cold spots need insulation. Then the final inspection checks the fixtures.
Can you add a bathroom in my Salem basement?
Yes. If the basement is unfinished, the bath goes on Salem's basement permit plan with its fixture locations. If the basement will be a rental unit, Salem City Code 14-1-065 and Ordinance 050626A from May 2026 set those rules too. We check what is under the slab before we price it.
My Salem home is from the 1970s. Does that change things?
Some. Salem was incorporated in 1886, yet only about 18 percent of its homes were built before 1980, per the Census. If yours dates from before 1978, the EPA requires a certified firm using lead-safe methods for any paid work that disturbs the paint.
How long does a Salem bathroom remodel take?
It depends on the size and how much plumbing moves. A refresh in the same layout is quicker than moving a toilet or building a new shower. Salem's inspections happen at set points, like the shower pan test, and Dakota builds those into the schedule he gives you.
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"Dakota is so great to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect before he moved on to the next project. I would highly recommend Lynnwood Construction."

Amy G.

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