Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across San Anselmo
A bathroom remodel in San Anselmo typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with small bathrooms landing between $5,000 and $12,000 and walk-in showers between $4,500 and $12,000. Most full remodels in town take four to eight weeks depending on permit review, fixture lead times, and what’s behind the walls. If you live near downtown, Sleepy Hollow, or the Seminary area, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll scope the job with a written price before anything gets torn out.
We know San Anselmo homes. Many were built between 1900 and 1950, which means cast-iron drains, galvanized supply lines, and the occasional knob-and-tube surprise are part of the job, not an anomaly. Our Bathroom Remodeling team has worked through enough of these openings to know what a fair change order looks like and what a bad one looks like. You get the difference in writing.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is San Anselmo’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Sawyer Remodeling has been doing this work since 2005 under The Relay Standard: a live arrival time, before-and-after photo updates, and a written price before the first tool is picked up. That matters when you hire a General Contractor in San Anselmo, where older homes make surprises common and vague estimating makes them expensive. We quote what we can see, flag what we can’t, and document everything when the walls open.
Every crew member is background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your house before they arrive. Luca Romano runs the jobs personally, and he’s the one who walks your punch list with you at the end. If something isn’t right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it in writing. No argument, no chasing.
For San Anselmo specifically, we schedule permit inspections around the Town of San Anselmo’s over-the-counter review process and know which changes trigger a full plan check before we submit. That’s local knowledge that keeps your timeline from stalling.
Styles & brands we work with
Walk In Shower in San Anselmo
A walk-in shower replaces a tub-and-shower combo or a dated stall with a curbless or low-curb pan, proper waterproofing, and a glass enclosure. In San Anselmo, this is one of the most common requests we get from homeowners in the Seminary neighborhood and the flats near downtown who want to age in place and stop climbing over a tub edge. Walk-in shower installation here runs $4,500 to $12,000, with the higher end covering custom glass, bench seating, and moving the drain line.
Waterproofing done right
San Anselmo sits in a high-fire-severity zone, but the day-to-day issue for bathrooms is moisture. Older homes with original framing rot fast if a shower pan isn’t done correctly. We use Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor) and full membrane systems on every shower, not just the high-end jobs.
What adds cost
Moving a drain line in a 1920s or 1930s home often means opening a ceiling below or working around original joists. If your plumber wants to put a 2-inch drain where code now requires 2 inches with a proper vent, the fix gets priced before we cut. That’s the written price difference you don’t get from a showroom estimate.
Bathroom Remodeling Companies in San Anselmo
There are plenty of bathroom remodeling companies serving San Anselmo, but most won’t put a price in writing before work starts or show up with a background-checked crew. Sawyer Remodeling operates differently: live arrival tracking, photo updates before and after, and a written price that covers the entire scope. A bathroom remodel in San Anselmo starts at $9,000 and runs to $28,000 for larger builds with custom cabinetry and frameless glass.
How we scope the job
We walk the bathroom first, check for original plumbing and wiring conditions, and give you a line-item quote. Not a ballpark. If the demo reveals something the quote didn’t cover, you approve a written change order before we spend another dollar. The number you approve is the number you pay.
What the town requires
Most cosmetic updates like swapping a vanity or a toilet don’t require a permit, but anything touching plumbing, electrical, or layout does. San Anselmo’s building staff review most bathroom permits over the counter, but add a vent or move a wall and you’re into plan check. We pull the permit, schedule the rough-in inspection, and don’t install fixtures until the inspector signs off. That’s the only way to avoid a tear-out later.
Trusted Brands We Service in San Anselmo
We stock and install fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe, cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone. If you’ve been looking at a Cambria quartz top for a master bath in Sleepy Hollow or a Kohler tub for a guest bath near Red Hill, we can source it with manufacturer backing. We also work with Dvele and Cover on ADU bathroom packages when a San Anselmo homeowner is adding a unit, and we’ve fabricated surrounds from Sakrete-based systems for budget remodels. Parts arrive on the same delivery schedule as our crews, so you’re not waiting on a fixture that’s backordered with no date.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in San Anselmo Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring behind original walls. San Anselmo has a lot of pre-1950 stock, and knob-and-tube is common enough that we quote for the re-wire up front. If it’s live, the bathroom can’t pass inspection until it’s replaced, and that’s a real cost driver.
- Cast-iron drains with rust scaling. A 2-inch drain from the 1930s may flow fine for a tub but fails when you convert to a walk-in shower with different fixture requirements. We camera the line before we cut so you know what you’re dealing with.
- Second-story bathrooms over finished ceilings. A lot of San Anselmo’s older homes have a bathroom directly over the kitchen or living room. Moving a drain means opening the ceiling below, and the repair is part of the quote, not a surprise.
- Permit-triggering layout changes. Moving a wall or adding a vent takes the project from over-the-counter to plan check. Some contractors skip the permit. We don’t, because a failed inspection mid-project costs more than the permit ever did.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in San Anselmo, CA
Here’s what we charge in San Anselmo, in writing:
| Project | 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 price in San Anselmo? The age of the house, whether you’re moving plumbing or keeping the footprint, custom glass versus stock, and whether the existing wiring and drains need to come up to code. We give you the real number before you sign, and the change-order process is written into the contract. Call (254) 272-5876 for a free estimate. It’s a line-item quote, not a phone number that goes to voicemail.
We Also Serve Cities Near San Anselmo
Sawyer Remodeling covers San Anselmo and the surrounding Marin County communities. If you’re in Fairfax, Kentfield, San Rafael, or Larkspur, we bring the same written-price process and the same crew standard. Bathroom Remodeling in San Anselmo typically starts with a site visit within a few days, and nearby cities get the same scheduling window.
Serving San Anselmo, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Anselmo 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 San Anselmo
Yes, if you’re changing plumbing, electrical, or walls, you need a permit from the Town of San Anselmo. Cosmetic swaps like a new vanity or toilet don’t, but our default is to pull the permit and schedule the inspection. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll tell you whether your project is over-the-counter or needs plan check before you commit.
Four to eight weeks. Demo and rough-in take one to two weeks, inspection timing depends on the town’s schedule, custom shower glass and cabinetry lead times add two to four weeks, and finishes plus punch list round it out. We give you a written calendar before work starts, not a vague “about a month.” Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll map your exact timeline.
A full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. Small bathrooms run $5,000 to $12,000. Walk-in showers run $4,500 to $12,000. These are San Anselmo numbers, not national averages, and they reflect what older homes cost to bring up to code. Call (254) 272-5876 for an exact quote. Estimates are free and written.
Yes. We’ve done tub-to-shower conversions in both Eichlers and Victorians in San Anselmo. The work typically runs $3,500 to $10,000, with the higher end covering drain relocation, custom glass, and reinforcing the floor for a curbless entry. Older floor structures sometimes need blocking added to support the shower pan. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll look at your specific framing before we quote.
Written price, scope of work, permit responsibility, inspection schedule, change-order process, payment schedule tied to milestones, and the warranty. Our contracts include the 365-Day Done Right Promise and The Relay Visibility Guarantee: live arrival time, photo updates, and a written price before any work starts. If a contractor won’t put those in writing, walk. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll send a sample contract before you sign anything.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving San Anselmo and Marin County since 2005.
