Your Bathroom, Reimagined.

Owner-led design-build for the North Shore — one point of contact from first consult to final walk-through.

★★★★★
5.0
Google Rating
40+
Bathrooms Completed
100%
Owner on Every Project
North Shore
Wilmette · Winnetka · Highland Park · Barrington
Sound familiar?

Most bathroom renovations are disruptive, overrun, and stressful.

You hired a contractor to take work off your plate. Instead, you’re coordinating subs, chasing unanswered texts, and managing surprises that keep blowing the budget. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Your bathroom is out of commission for months

Demo starts fast, then everything stalls. You've got one shower for the whole house and no one can tell you when it's coming back. The schedule was a suggestion, not a commitment.

Surprises that blow the budget

Hidden moisture damage. Out-of-code plumbing. Waterproofing issues no one scoped before demo. Most contractors find these and tell you after the fact — when your options are limited and your budget is blown.

Too many decisions, not enough guidance

Tile, fixtures, vanity, layout, grout — forty choices before a single wall opens. You hired a contractor to make this easier, not to hand you a catalog and disappear.

Why Ultimate Development

One team. One point of contact. Zero finger-pointing.

Gary is your contact

Not a project manager you’ve never met. The owner picks up the phone, shows up on site, and is accountable to you directly — from the first call to the final walk-through.

No blindside change orders

During design and pre-construction we scope for what’s behind the walls. When surprises come up, we explain options and costs before touching anything. You decide.

Design support included

We don’t just sell you the job and hand you a tile catalog. We guide every material and layout decision — so you feel confident, not overwhelmed.

Milestone-based payments

You only pay as work is completed and inspections pass. We never ask for 70% upfront. Your money is protected at every stage of the project.

The Process

Here’s exactly what working with us looks like.

Leave the hard decisions and heavy lifting to us. No surprises, no disappearing acts — just a clear, predictable process from first call to final walk-through.

1
Week 1

Free Consultation

Gary walks your space, listens to what you want, and tells you what’s realistic. No pressure, no salesperson. Just an honest conversation.

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Weeks 2–4

Design & Materials

We guide every decision — layout, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures. Leave the hard choices to us. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting before a wall opens.

3
Weeks 4–6

Permits & Scoping

We pull every permit and scope what’s behind the walls. Surprises stay off your invoice. Leave the red tape and planning to us.

4
Weeks 6–14

Build

Our crew shows up when we say. Daily cleanup. Weekly updates from Gary directly. You always know what’s happening — without having to ask.

5
Final Week

Walk-Through & Sign-Off

Nothing is done until you say it’s done. We walk every inch together. Final payment only after you’ve signed off on every last detail.

FAQ

Questions we get asked every day

How long does a bathroom renovation take?
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A primary bathroom renovation typically takes 6–10 weeks from permit approval to final walk-through. We’ll give you a detailed timeline before you sign — and we stick to it.

Do we need to move out during the bathroom renovation?
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Most clients stay in their home. We protect surrounding spaces, do daily cleanup, and ensure you always have access to at least one working bathroom throughout the project.

Do you handle permits for bathroom work?
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Yes — always. We pull every required permit for plumbing, electrical, and structural work. Permitted work protects your home’s value and ensures the job is done to code.

What does a bathroom renovation cost?
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A primary bath renovation typically ranges from $40K–$120K+ depending on scope, layout changes, and materials. We provide a detailed, itemized estimate after your consultation.

Can you handle both design and construction?
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Yes. We guide every material and layout decision — tile selection, fixture choices, layout optimization — so you’re not handed a catalog and left to figure it out alone.

What if there's moisture damage or hidden issues behind the walls?
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We assess for moisture risk before construction starts. If we find hidden water damage or mold during demo, we stop, show you, explain the scope and cost, and get your approval before proceeding.