Glencoe sits along Lake Michigan just north of Winnetka, and the homes near the bluff and the ravines tend to be older, well-built, and in need of thoughtful updates rather than gut jobs. The Village of Glencoe has a population of 8,720 and a median household income of $248,933 (Data source: U.S. Census Bureau / Data Commons). That income level tells you something about what homeowners here expect. They're not shopping for the cheapest bid. They want the work done right, with materials that hold up and a contractor who shows up when they say they will. That's exactly how we operate.
The climate along the North Shore adds wear to bathrooms faster than people expect. Lake-effect winters bring freeze-thaw cycles that crack grout, lift tile, and push moisture behind walls. Homes in areas like South Glencoe and the streets near the Chicago Botanic Garden deal with this every year. Add in the age of many of these properties, and a bathroom that looks fine on the surface can have real problems underneath. We check for that before we start, so there are no surprises halfway through the job.