Tile installation in North Andover, MA
Mill-village cottages, historic homes near the Center, Capes, ranches and new construction: whatever your North Andover home, tell us what you're planning.
Tile work in North Andover
North Andover's oldest homes cluster around the Old Center and in Machine Shop Village, a mid-1800s mill village with early workers' cottages and Greek Revival, Italianate and Second Empire houses. Much of the town was built later: Capes, Colonial Revivals and ranches from the mid-1900s, a large wave of homes from the 1970s through the 1990s, and newer houses on larger lots. Some condos are in converted Victorian mansions.
With so many homes from the 1970s to the 1990s, a lot of tile work here is replacing dated bathroom tile with walk-in showers, larger porcelain and fresh kitchen backsplashes.
Popular projects here
- Replacing 1980s and 1990s bathroom tile
- Walk-in showers with niches and benches
- Kitchen backsplash updates
- Laundry and mudroom floors
Looks that suit North Andover homes
- Curbless walk-in showers with a linear drain
- Large marble-look or stone-look porcelain walls
- Stacked or vertical subway tile for a cleaner, current look
- Heated tile floors in primary bathrooms
Ideas for your home
Example photos of popular looks. Mention any you like when you send your project details.
Questions from North Andover homeowners
Can a 1990s tub surround in North Andover be turned into a walk-in shower?
Usually, yes. A tub-to-shower conversion is one of the most common updates in homes from that era. The plumbing, the size of the space and whether you want a curb or curbless entry all shape the plan.
Where can I see tile near North Andover?
Tile showrooms you can visit from North Andover, closest first: National Tile in North Reading (about 14 minutes), European Quarry Imports in Salem, NH (about 19 minutes), Fitzgerald Tile in North Reading (about 22 minutes), and Integrity Tile in Seabrook, NH (about 35 minutes). Drive times are approximate. Bringing a photo of your room and its rough size helps when you compare samples.
Do I need a permit for tile work in North Andover?
Most tile replacement doesn't need a building permit. If the job also moves plumbing, changes walls or adds wiring for a heated floor, that part of the work may need one.
How long does a typical tile project take?
A backsplash is often a day or two. A tile floor or a shower usually takes several days, longer when old tile has to come out or the floor needs leveling. Your estimate will include a timeline.