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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Burbank
A full bathroom remodel in Burbank typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller baths starting around $5,000 and walk-in shower installs landing between $4,500 and $12,000. The real cost driver in this city isn’t tile selection, it’s what’s under the floor. Burbank’s older housing stock, especially the 1920s through 1940s bungalows south of Magnolia Park and the ranches near Lincoln Park, sits on raised wood subfloors. That means a proper remodel often starts with joist and plumbing rough-in work before any finish material goes down.
We’re Sawyer Remodeling, and our Bathroom Remodeling crews work Burbank neighborhoods every week, from the hillside streets off Kenneth Road to the flats around Verdugo Avenue. You’ll get a written price before we start, live arrival tracking, and photo updates during the job. Call (254) 272-5876 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is Burbank’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Luca Romano leads our Burbank projects with a simple rule: the number on the invoice matches the number you approved. No allowances that quietly inflate, no change orders we can’t explain line by line. Every job runs under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price first, live arrival time, before-and-after photo updates, and a digital invoice you pay from a link.
We know Burbank’s permit desk and we know its inspectors. That matters when you’re remodeling a bathroom in a 1930s bungalow where the subfloor has seen eighty years of moisture. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every project in writing. If something isn’t done right, we make it right. For a full year after we close the job.
Homeowners across Burbank call us because we background-check and uniform every technician. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. And when you call, a live person answers, 24/7. No voicemail loops, no callback queues.
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Shower Remodel in Burbank
A Shower Remodel in Burbank typically runs $3,000 to $8,500 for a full replacement, or $4,500 to $12,000 if you’re converting an existing space into a walk-in shower. The job involves demo of the old pan and walls, waterproofing, new valve and showerhead, and tile or solid-surface surround. In Burbank’s older homes, the scope often expands to subfloor repair once we open things up.
What Gets Replaced
We pull the old shower pan, inspect the subfloor and joists, and replace any rotted framing before waterproofing. The Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor) gets set into a properly sloped pan so water drains, not pools.
Waterproofing Done Right
Burbank’s raised foundations mean moisture has decades to work its way into the wood below. We flood-test every pan before tile goes down. The inspection is the proof. If the pan leaks, we fix it before a single tile is set, not after.
Tub to Shower Conversion in Burbank
A Tub to Shower Conversion in Burbank runs $3,500 to $10,000 depending on whether the drain needs to be moved and what’s hiding under the existing tub. For the small hall baths common in Burbank’s 1940s ranches, converting the tub to a walk-in shower opens up the room and removes the step-over hazard. The work involves demo of the tub, drain relocation, new waterproofing, and finish materials.
Drain and Rough-In Work
Most tubs have a 1.5-inch drain. Showers need a 2-inch drain. In Burbank’s raised-foundation homes, we access the plumbing from below to make that conversion code-compliant. That’s the kind of work that gets missed when a bid treats the job as cosmetic.
What It Costs
The base conversion includes demo, drain work, waterproofing, and a standard tile surround. If you pick a frameless glass enclosure from a premium line or a Kohler shower base, the price moves toward the top of the range. You’ll know before we start.
Trusted Brands We Service in Burbank
We stock Kohler and Moen fixtures for Burbank jobs, so a valve or trim kit doesn’t sit on backorder while your bathroom is torn apart. Countertop selections include Cambria and Caesarstone, cabinetry from KraftMaid, and shower bases from Kohler. We also work with Sakrete products for any floor leveling or mortar bed work. Material availability in Burbank is good, and we keep the common parts on hand so turnaround stays tight.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Burbank Homes
- Hidden subfloor rot under old shower pans. The original mud-set pans in 1920s – 1940s Burbank bungalows weren’t always waterproofed to modern standards. By the time you see a stain on the ceiling below, the subfloor has been rotting for years.
- Undersized joists under the bath. Burbank’s older homes were framed when plumbing meant a clawfoot tub. Adding a heavy tile floor without checking joist span and deflection leads to cracked grout and cracked tile within a year.
- Unpermitted past work. We find bathrooms in Burbank where a previous owner moved a wall or relocated plumbing without a permit. That becomes your problem when an inspector or a buyer’s home inspector asks for the record.
- Galvanized water lines near end of life. The 1950s and 1960s tracts in Burbank still have galvanized supply lines in the walls. When we open a wall for a remodel, we replace the accessible runs with copper or PEX while the wall is open, not after tile is set.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank, CA
Here’s the price sheet we hand Burbank homeowners before any work starts. These are the numbers on your written estimate, not a national average you found online.
| Project | Burbank Price Range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What moves the number: the condition of the subfloor once demo starts, whether the drain needs to move, the finish level you pick (builder-grade tile versus Cambria or Caesarstone tops), and whether the room is on a raised foundation or slab. All of that goes in writing before we start. Call (254) 272-5876 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Burbank
Our crews cover Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, and La Canada Flintridge. If you’re just across the 134 or up in the Verdugo Hills, we’ll bring the same written pricing and photo updates to your job.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
Yes. Burbank requires permits for any bathroom remodel that changes the plumbing, electrical, or structural framing. That includes tub-to-shower conversions, moving a drain, or replacing subfloor. The permit protects you: it puts the work on record and gives the inspector a reason to check our waterproofing before we close the wall.
The two biggest drivers in Burbank are the condition of the raised wood subfloor and the finish level you choose. Older homes south of Magnolia Park and near Lincoln Park often need joist repair, subfloor replacement, or plumbing rough-in updates once the demo starts. Then, if you upgrade from a builder-grade allowance to a Cambria or Caesarstone top, the price and the draw schedule change. We put both numbers in writing before work starts, so there’s no allowance surprise.
Yes. We do tub-to-shower conversions in Burbank every month. The job usually takes 5 to 8 working days and runs $3,500 to $10,000 depending on drain relocation and finish choices. For a 5-foot tub alcove, we open the floor from below, move the drain to 2-inch code, waterproof, and set your new shower base and surround.
A full bathroom remodel in Burbank runs 3 to 6 weeks from demo to final inspection. The range depends on the permit review timeline, whether structural repair is needed, and how fast you make your finish selections. A tub-to-shower conversion is faster, usually a week or two of actual construction. We give you a calendar with every milestone before we start, and we update you with photos as each phase closes.
A change order is a written amendment to your original scope and price. In Burbank, the most common change order comes from hidden subfloor or rough-in conditions we couldn’t see before demo. We price it line by line, get your written approval, and continue. We never perform unapproved work and then bill for it later. Call (254) 272-5876 for an exact quote on your project, estimates are free.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving Burbank since 2005.
