From Insurance Claim to Dream Bathroom: A Lakeville Renovation Story
September 21, 2025
For many homeowners, an unexpected home repair can feel overwhelming—especially when insurance claims and construction come into play.
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From the client: This was a Lakeville client that we recently did a bathroom for as well. They were looking for a space to walk into from the garage where they could hang coats, put away shoes and not crowd the workspace in their kitchen. They wanted a variety of ways to hang their belongings and to create a clean, beautiful space – particularly by taking white cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. The end product was even better than imagined.
Honey-Doers started by building out into their over-sized garage for the space. This kept their house connected to the garage, while keeping the entryway separate from the kitchen. These clients really love heated floors, so the team installed those right away, using the same tiles these clients used in their bathroom remodel. Custom cabinets went all the way to the ceiling, creating a space for large hanging items (long jackets, snow suits, etc.) and to hang double rods in some areas. The clients also wanted hooks for guests to hang their coats on, including their youngest guests – grandchildren! Honey-Doers installed two set of hooks, with one row hanging low enough for children to hang their coats. This mudroom also included a window to let in lots of natural light, over-sized hardware that can be used to open doors while wearing gloves, and outlets in the closets in order to plug in small vacuums and other appliances.
These Lakeville clients thought of everything with the help of Shelly and the rest of the Honey-Doers team! When asked how they felt about the whole process/the Honey-Doers team, the client replied, “I love them! Every person who came through that door – I just adored them!”
The bathroom was updated with Schluter in-floor heat and rectangular tiles (Firenze Carrara Tile) installed along the floor and walls. The tiling had a marble gray finish, matching the tone of the countertops and contrasting the clean, custom cabinets surrounding the new Caldonia vanity.
The office renovation required all new flooring, custom cabinets, and new countertops. The cabinets were Black Walnut. And the countertops were Tier 5, Rolling Jasmine Quartz which matched well with the hexagonal Carlos Silver tiles. Underneath the tiles, we installed Schluter Ditra-Heat flooring.
Removal of the original floor revealed asbestos underneath. Remediation and contamination were required.
The challenge for the bathroom involved a rework of the ventilation system. There were issues with the exhaust fan’s ducts. We installed new venting on the roof and out of the side of the home.
Duration
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Consultation & Estimate
Duration
3 days
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On-site walkthrough and itemized quote delivered within 72 hours
Design & Planning
Duration
1 week
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Layout options reviewed; fixtures and finishes selected
Permits & Materials
Duration
1.5 weeks
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Permit approved and materials ordered to match timeline
Construction
Duration
4 weeks
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On-time execution with weekly check-ins and walkthroughs
Final Walkthrough
Duration
2 days
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Minor paint touch-ups and final client approval
For many homeowners, an unexpected home repair can feel overwhelming—especially when insurance claims and construction come into play.
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