Evanston sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, and that lakefront exposure matters when you're talking about bathrooms. Humidity comes in waves here, especially in the older homes near Central Street and the Lakeshore Historic District. Tile grout fails faster.
Ventilation problems show up sooner. We've worked in enough of these homes to know what materials hold up and what cuts corners will cost you later. The city has a population of 76,006 and a median household income of $96,434 (Data source: U.S. Census Bureau / Data Commons).
Homeowners here invest in their properties, and they expect contractors who bring the same standard. We do. Neighborhoods like West Evanston and Noyes carry a mix of vintage bungalows and larger two-stories. A lot of those homes have original bathrooms that haven't been touched in decades.
Families who've lived in Evanston for years are also thinking about what the house needs long-term, which is why accessible bathroom design comes up in almost every conversation we have here.