Bathroom Remodel in Pecatonica, IL
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Pecatonica in short
- 939
- households in Pecatonica
- 1959
- median year built (county 1971)
- 51.3%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 26.4%
- of owners are 65 or older (county 34.7%)
The local numbers
How old the homes are in Pecatonica
The bathrooms in Pecatonica sit in some of the oldest houses in the county. 32.8% of its 997 homes were built before 1940 (county: 15.5%) and 51.3% before 1960, with a median year built of 1959. That is the highest share of pre-1940 homes of the 13 Winnebago County communities. In a house that age the bathroom is usually small and has been redone at least once already, so a remodel often starts with finding out what is under the last layer of tile. See the small bathroom page for what that size of room costs.
78.5% of Pecatonica's homes were built before 1980 (county: 63.4%). The EPA's cutoff is 1978, so most of those houses fall under its lead-safe work rule: anyone paid to tear out a painted wall or window in them must be certified. Ask for the certificate before demolition starts.
755 of the 939 households in Pecatonica own their home, and 26.4% of those owners are 65 or older (county: 34.7%). Even below the county share, that is a lot of households weighing a low-curb shower or grab bars; the accessible bathroom page covers the prices, and Illinois gives buyers 65 and older 15 business days to cancel a contract signed at home with an uninvited salesperson.
The permit office for Pecatonica is local, not the county. The Village requires permits and inspections for "new construction, reconstruction, repairing, moving a structure, roofing, windows, swimming pools," plus inspections for electrical work. It does not say whether an interior bathroom remodel needs one, so call Village Hall.
Who supplies the water matters for glass, fixtures and grout. The Village of Pecatonica runs its own groundwater system (public water system IL2010250). Our hard water guide covers what that means for a new shower.
The Village states a review time of 3 to 5 business days.
Pecatonica housing and households vs Winnebago County
| Measure | Pecatonica | Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,024 | 283,292 |
| Housing units | 997 | 125,002 |
| Occupied (households) | 939 | 116,014 |
| Owner-occupied households | 755 (80.4%) | 76,408 (65.9%) |
| Owners aged 65 or older | 199 (26.4% of owners) | 26,511 (34.7% of owners) |
| Renter households | 184 (19.6%) | 39,606 (34.1%) |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1971 |
| Built before 1940 | 32.8% | 15.5% |
| Built before 1960 | 51.3% | 35.5% |
| Built before 1980 | 78.5% | 63.4% |
| Built 2000 or later | 13.7% | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 81.1% | 70.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0% | 1.3% |
| Moved in 1989 or earlier | 10.5% | 10.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), tables B01003, B25003, B25007 (tenure by age of householder), B25024, B25034, B25035 and B25038.
Local rules
Permits, plumbing and water in Pecatonica
The Village of Pecatonica publishes no adopted code edition that we could find, so ask which residential code it enforces.
- Bathroom work and permits
- The Village requires permits and inspections for "new construction, reconstruction, repairing, moving a structure, roofing, windows, swimming pools," plus inspections for electrical work. It does not say whether an interior bathroom remodel needs one, so call Village Hall. source 1 source 2
- Permit office
- The Village of Pecatonica, 405 Main St., PO Box 730, 815-239-2310, says building permits and inspections are required for "new construction, reconstruction, repairing, moving a structure, roofing, windows, swimming pools," and inspections for electrical work and reconstruction. The village states a review time of 3 to 5 business days. source 1 source 2
- Who may do the plumbing
- No local rule found, so state law applies: plumbing is done by an Illinois licensed plumber, except that the owner-occupant of a single-family home may do their own, to the Illinois Plumbing Code and subject to inspection. A permit office may only issue a plumbing permit to a licensed plumber or that owner-occupant. source 1 source 2
- Permit fees
- A building permit fee ordinance (2014-23) exists, but we could not retrieve the amounts. The application form says starting without a permit costs twice the permit fee. source
- Water supplier
- The Village of Pecatonica runs its own groundwater system (public water system IL2010250). source
- Also worth knowing
- The Village states a review time of 3 to 5 business days. source
About Pecatonica. Pecatonica is a village in Winnebago County with 2,090 residents at the 2020 census. Wikipedia
ZIP codes. 61063. Census 2020
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Common questions
Pecatonica bathroom remodel questions
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Pecatonica?
The Village requires permits and inspections for "new construction, reconstruction, repairing, moving a structure, roofing, windows, swimming pools," plus inspections for electrical work. It does not say whether an interior bathroom remodel needs one, so call Village Hall.
Can I do my own bathroom plumbing in Pecatonica?
No local rule found, so state law applies: plumbing is done by an Illinois licensed plumber, except that the owner-occupant of a single-family home may do their own, to the Illinois Plumbing Code and subject to inspection. A permit office may only issue a plumbing permit to a licensed plumber or that owner-occupant.
What does a bathroom permit cost in Pecatonica?
A building permit fee ordinance (2014-23) exists, but we could not retrieve the amounts. The application form says starting without a permit costs twice the permit fee. Fee schedules are undated or years old, so confirm the figure before you budget. National guides put permits at $100 to $1,000 (Angi); the cost page shows the rest.
Who supplies the water in Pecatonica?
The Village of Pecatonica runs its own groundwater system (public water system IL2010250).
How old are the bathrooms in Pecatonica?
The Census does not count bathrooms, but it does date the homes. Per the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, the median home in Pecatonica was built in 1959 (Winnebago County: 1971). 51.3% of its 997 homes were built before 1960 and 78.5% before 1980, against 63.4% county-wide.
What does a bathroom remodel cost in Pecatonica?
No cost guide publishes a figure for Pecatonica. Angi's national guide puts a full bathroom remodel at $6,651 to $17,661 with an average of $12,155, and a tub-to-shower conversion at $1,200 to $15,000. The nearest local number is the 2025 Cost vs. Value report for Chicago, which prices a midrange bath remodel at $24,072. The full price table shows each source and its date.
How many homeowners in Pecatonica are 65 or older?
Per the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, 199 of Pecatonica's 755 owner households (26.4%) are headed by someone 65 or older, against 34.7% for Winnebago County. For grab bars, a low-curb shower or a comfort-height toilet, see accessible bathrooms.
Planning a bathroom in Pecatonica?
Tell us the address, which bathroom and what you want changed. We reply with a price before any work is scheduled.