Twenty-five plain-language guides explain Philadelphia bathroom permits, rowhome waterproofing, tile matching, and how to remodel a home's only bathroom.
Philadelphia, PA (PRUnderground) October 23rd, 2026
Showcase Remodels Philadelphia (https://showcaseremodels.com/philadelphia/) has published a free library of 25 bathroom remodeling guides written for Philadelphia homeowners, answering the questions that come up most often before a project in the city's older rowhomes and twins begins.
The guides went live in September and cover the full arc of a project, from planning and budgeting to demolition, fixtures, and final inspection. Topics include financing options, the best time of year to remodel, what happens when water damage is found mid-project, choosing between a pedestal sink and a vanity in a small bathroom, and how to pick a remodeling contractor.
The anchor guide explains how bathroom permits and inspections work in Philadelphia (https://showcaseremodels.com/blog/bathroom-remodeling/bathroom-permits-and-inspections-philadelphia/). It walks through how a single bathroom can touch three separate permits issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections, for plumbing, electrical, and building work, and which cosmetic jobs usually need no permit at all. Showcase Remodels pulls the required permits and handles the inspections on its Philadelphia bathroom projects.
Several guides speak directly to rowhome construction. One explains why waterproofing behind the tile matters more when a slow shower leak can reach the ceiling below or the wall shared with a neighbor. Another covers how to match new tile to an older rowhome, from measuring an original piece and checking salvage sources to blending in a border when an exact match no longer exists. A third lays out how a household can live through a remodel of its only bathroom, from getting water shut-off days in writing to having every material on site before demolition.
"Most of the calls we get from Philadelphia homeowners start with the same worries, whether they need a permit, what is behind the old tile, and how the family showers while the work is going on," said Sam DeMaio, owner of Showcase Remodels. "Putting those answers in writing lets people walk into an estimate already knowing what to ask."
Showcase Remodels has served the region since 2002, holds a 4.9 rating across more than 350 reviews on Facebook, Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau, carries an A+ BBB rating, and serves the city from its office at 2558 Grant Avenue.
Philadelphia homeowners can read the guides and book a free design consultation at showcaseremodels.com/philadelphia/ or by calling 215-515-6484.
