Professional Bathroom Demo for Highwood Homes & Properties
Highwood's mix of early 1900s Craftsman cottages, mid-century ranch homes, and contemporary estates each present unique bathroom demo challenges. Homes in the Highwood Park neighborhood often feature original plumbing and cast-iron drain lines that require careful removal; newer construction near the Des Plaines River corridor typically has modern PEX and PVC that's faster to demo. Illinois requires a permit for any bathroom fixture removal and structural wall demolition in incorporated villages like Highwood-we handle all paperwork and inspection coordination. Cortes Junk Removal has completed over 400 bathroom demos in Lake County, including more than 60 in Highwood itself, and we understand local code enforcement's specific requirements for dust containment and asbestos screening in pre-1980 homes.
Our bathroom demo process in Highwood starts with a thorough site walk and photo documentation, followed by protective barriers installed in 2-4 hours. We then systematically remove fixtures (toilets, sinks, vanities, tubs/showers), strip tile and substrate, and haul all debris same-day or within 24 hours-typical Highwood bathrooms clear in 2-3 working days. For older Highwood properties built before 1979, we include asbestos testing of tile, grout, and pipe insulation at no extra charge; if found, we coordinate licensed abatement before continuing. All materials-ceramic tile, drywall, plumbing fixtures, concrete subflooring-are sorted for recycling or proper disposal. Most Highwood homeowners are ready for new construction within one week of demo completion.
