Bathrooms that feel calm, and are built to last.
A bathroom is small, which is exactly why the details show. Tile that lines up, a shower that drains right, a vanity at the height that fits you. We finish bathrooms down to the last grout line so the room feels calm the day we leave and ten years later. We remodel bathrooms in Swansea, Shiloh, Fairview Heights, and throughout the Metro East.
Who does bathroom remodeling in Swansea, IL?
Padgett Building & Remodeling has remodeled bathrooms across Swansea and the Metro East since 1992. Our master-bath remodel for homeowner Teresa James paired a fully tiled walk-in shower with a calm, built-to-last finish. One family-owned crew waterproofs, tiles, and sets every fixture, with a clear timeline and no surprise change orders.
From a guest bath refresh to a primary suite you never want to leave, we build bathrooms the Padgett Way: careful, transparent, and done right the first time. Here is what a full bathroom remodel covers.
- Custom tile and stone showers
- Freestanding and built-in tubs
- Vanities, tops, and storage
- Heated and waterproof flooring
- Lighting and ventilation
- Fixtures, faucets, and glass
- Accessibility and walk-in options
- Plumbing and electrical updates
No shortcuts, where it matters most.
Water is unforgiving, and a bathroom done on the cheap shows it within a year. We waterproof correctly, set tile on a true surface, and use fixtures that earn their place, so the room holds up to a family using it every single day.
The Padgett Way →What shapes the cost of a bathroom remodel?
The cost of a bathroom remodel comes down to how far you move things and how you finish them. Tile and waterproofing scope, whether plumbing shifts, the tier of your vanity and fixtures, a walk-in shower versus a tub, and any ventilation or structural work all move the number. Padgett quotes each project after a free consultation, with no surprise change orders.
Tile and waterproofing scope
A fully tiled walk-in shower with a proper waterproof membrane is a different job than a tub surround. The size of the tiled area and the detail work drive both labor and material.
Moving the plumbing
Keeping the tub, shower, and vanity where they are is the least involved path. Relocating drains and supply lines to change the layout adds work behind the walls and floor.
Vanity and fixture tier
A stock vanity and standard faucets sit at one end; custom cabinetry, stone tops, and designer fixtures at the other. The selections you make set much of the finish cost.
Walk-in shower vs. tub
A curbless walk-in shower with a linear drain and glass panel involves more framing and waterproofing than dropping in a tub. Which you choose shapes both scope and layout.
Ventilation and structural work
Adding an exhaust fan, correcting old framing, or reinforcing a floor for a heavy soaking tub is work you do not see, but it protects the room and factors into the plan.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, contractors who disturb painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 must be Lead-Safe Certified under the RRP Rule. Many Metro East bathrooms sit in older homes, so lead-safe work practices are part of a remodel done right.
What bathroom upgrades do homeowners ask for most?
A few of the touches that turn a dated bathroom into the calm one you actually look forward to. Mix and match, or tell us what you are picturing.
Curbless walk-in shower
A wide, no-step shower with a linear drain and a frameless glass panel. Easy to clean, easy to age into, and it makes a small bathroom feel twice as open.
Heated tile floor
Radiant heat under the tile so the floor is warm underfoot on a cold morning. The upgrade nobody regrets, and it is far cheaper to add during a remodel.
Freestanding soaking tub
A sculptural tub set as the centerpiece, with the plumbing planned around it. The spa moment that makes the whole room feel intentional.
Barrier-free & safe
Comfort-height fixtures, blocking for grab bars, and a slip-resistant floor, built in cleanly from the start so the bathroom works for every stage of life.
Bathrooms we have built around Swansea.
Common questions about a bathroom remodel.
Who does bathroom remodeling in Swansea, IL?
Padgett Building & Remodeling has remodeled bathrooms across Swansea and the Metro East since 1992. Our master-bath remodel for homeowner Teresa James paired a fully tiled walk-in shower with a calm, built-to-last finish, handled by one family-owned crew with a clear timeline and no surprise change orders.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A typical bathroom remodel takes three to five weeks once we start, depending on tile work, fixtures, and whether the layout changes. Padgett gives you a clear timeline up front.
Can you move plumbing to change the layout?
Yes. If your bathroom would work better with the tub, shower, or vanity in a different spot, Padgett can reroute plumbing as part of the project, and we tell you what it costs before we start.
Do you do walk-in showers and aging-in-place features?
We do. Curbless showers, grab bars, comfort-height vanities, and slip-resistant tile are all common requests, and Padgett builds them in so they look like design choices, not afterthoughts.
Do you work in Belleville and O’Fallon, or only Swansea?
Padgett is based at 4200 Smelting Works Rd in Swansea and remodels bathrooms throughout the Metro East, including Belleville, O’Fallon, Shiloh, Fairview Heights, and Edwardsville. Your project is run by the same family-owned crew wherever you are in the corridor.
Last updated July 2026
Thinking about your bathroom project?
Tell us what you are picturing. We will come out, walk your space, and give you an honest plan and price, free of charge.