Evanston's ZIP 60201 takes in neighborhoods like West Evanston and the area around Church Street west of Ridge Avenue. The homes here range from early 20th-century two-flats and craftsman bungalows to mid-century ranch houses. A lot of these bathrooms haven't been touched in decades. Original tile, cast-iron tubs, tight floor plans, and outdated plumbing are common. That's not a problem for us. It's exactly the kind of work we've been doing for 20 years.
Evanston sits right on Lake Michigan, and the climate here is no joke. Winters bring hard freezes, heavy snow, and wind off the lake that drives moisture into walls and floors. By spring, a lot of bathroom floors in older homes show the damage. Grout cracks, subfloor gets soft, and tile starts to lift. Homeowners in ZIP 60201 deal with this cycle every few years. Good materials and proper waterproofing make the difference, and that's where we focus every job.