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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Van Nuys
A full bathroom remodel in Van Nuys typically runs $9,000 – $28,000, with most projects landing between $14,000 and $20,000 once you factor in tile, fixtures, and plumbing updates. Smaller bathrooms start around $5,000, while a walk-in shower conversion usually falls between $4,500 and $12,000 depending on what’s behind the walls. Call (254) 272-5876 for a written line-item quote before any work starts.
We know Van Nuys homes because we work in them every week. From the 1950s ranches off Vanowen Street to the two-story builds near Sepulveda Basin, the housing stock here has its own quirks. Galvanized pipes. Tight bathroom footprints. Slab foundations that make moving a drain a real decision, not an afterthought. Our Bathroom Remodeling team scopes every Van Nuys job the same way: open the walls, verify the plumbing, write the price, then build. No surprises at the invoice.
Sawyer Remodeling - your General Contractor in Van Nuys - runs every project under The Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means a live arrival time, photo updates before and after, and a written price before a single tool is picked up. Luca Romano leads the crew. When you call, a live person answers. Call (254) 272-5876 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is Van Nuys’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Local homeowners keep calling us back for one reason: we put the full scope in writing before demo starts. In a city like Van Nuys, where the housing stock is older and the surprises hide behind tile, a contractor who quotes low and hopes for the best will wreck your budget. We don’t play that game.
Luca Romano and the crew run on a simple rule. The number you approve is the number you pay. When we find corroded galvanized drain lines or undersized vents in a 1955 ranch, the fix gets processed as a written change order with the exact cost. Same day, not three weeks later. That’s the difference between a remodel that stays on schedule and one that stalls.
Every technician who walks into your Van Nuys home is background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know who is coming, when they arrive, and what they’re doing. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every project in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s not a marketing line. That’s the warranty.
Styles & brands we work with
Small Bathroom Remodel in Van Nuys
A Small Bathroom Remodel in Van Nuys runs $5,000 – $12,000 and usually means a full refresh of a guest bath, hall bath, or the compact 5×8 footprint common in post-war ranches and bungalows around Van Nuys. You’re not moving walls. You’re replacing the vanity, swapping fixtures, retiling the floor and surround, and updating the lighting.
What the job includes
In a typical Van Nuys small bath, we pull the old vanity and toilet, replace the shower or tub surround, install new tile, set a new vanity and faucet, and upgrade the drain assembly if it’s showing age. If the subfloor is soft around the toilet flange, we cut it out and patch it before tile goes down. That’s standard practice, not an add-on.
Where small baths get expensive
Moving plumbing is the fastest way to push a small bathroom past the $12,000 mark. In slab-foundation homes, which are common across Van Nuys, relocating a toilet drain means cutting concrete. That’s a different job. If you keep the fixtures in their current locations, a small bath stays in the $5,000 – $8,000 range with mid-tier finishes.
Call (254) 272-5876 for an exact price on your Van Nuys small bath. Estimates are free and written.
Shower Remodel in Van Nuys
A Shower Remodel in Van Nuys runs $3,000 – $12,000 depending on whether you’re replacing an existing shower, converting a tub, or building a walk-in from scratch. The lower end covers a shower replacement with a prefab pan and basic tile. The upper end gets you a curbless walk-in with frameless glass and a bench.
Tub-to-shower conversions
The tub-to-shower conversion is the most requested shower job in Van Nuys. Older homes here have original cast-iron tubs that are fine structurally, but the homeowners want a step-in shower instead. The conversion runs $3,500 – $10,000. The big variable is the drain. A standard tub drain is 1.5 inches. A shower needs 2 inches. On galvanized or cast-iron lines from the 1950s, that often means cutting out the old trap and running new ABS. We verify the drain before we order the pan.
Walk-in showers and glass enclosures
Walk-in shower installation ranges $4,500 – $12,000 in Van Nuys. Frameless glass enclosures add $1,200 – $2,500 depending on size and hardware. If you want a curbless entry with a linear drain, that pushes the framing and subfloor work up. Again, the number gets written down before demo day. No allowance games.
Call (254) 272-5876 to get a written shower remodel quote for your Van Nuys home.
Trusted Brands We Service in Van Nuys
We install fixtures and finishes from manufacturers that stand behind their products. For Van Nuys remodels, the most common selections are Kohler and Toto for fixtures, Cambria and Caesarstone for countertops, and KraftMaid for vanities. We stock common replacement parts locally so a trim kit swap or a cartridge replacement on a Moen valve doesn’t leave your bathroom down for a week. If you’re considering a prefab ADU or detached bath addition, we can coordinate with panelized builders like Abodu, Cover, or Dvele on the rough-in and finish side. You choose the brands. We make sure they’re installed correctly and warrantied through the manufacturer.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Van Nuys Homes
- Corroded galvanized drain lines. Homes built between 1948 and 1965 in Van Nuys often still have original galvanized plumbing. By now, the inside diameter is choked with rust. We check the drain before tile goes up, because finding it after install means opening the wall again.
- Undersized 1.5-inch shower drains. A tub drain is not a shower drain. If a previous homeowner converted a tub to a shower without upsizing the line, you’ll get standing water and slow drainage. We cut in the proper 2-inch ABS while the walls are open.
- Slab foundation constraints. Many Van Nuys neighborhoods sit on slab-on-grade foundations, not raised floors. Moving a toilet or shower drain across the room means cutting concrete, which adds real cost. We lay this out before demo so there’s no surprise.
- Low allowances from other contractors. Some local quotes look cheap because the allowance for tile and fixtures is set at $400 when you actually want a Kohler shower system and a Caesarstone vanity top. That gap becomes a change order. We write allowances that match the finishes you told us you want.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Van Nuys, CA
Bathroom remodeling in Van Nuys sits in a wide range because the housing stock varies so much. A guest bath in a 1952 ranch needs different work than a primary bath in a 1980s two-story near the 91405 zip. The table below reflects what we’re quoting across Van Nuys right now.
| Service | 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 |
The two biggest cost drivers are plumbing scope and tile selection. Moving a drain on a slab foundation adds $2,000 – $4,000. Choosing large-format porcelain with a Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor) instead of standard ceramic adds $1,500 – $3,000. We put the full line-item breakdown in writing before any work starts. Call (254) 272-5876 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Van Nuys
If you’re in Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, or Encino, the same crew and the same written pricing apply. We schedule Bathroom Remodeling in Van Nuys and the surrounding San Fernando Valley neighborhoods from the brand’s Los Angeles office, with crews dispatched locally.
Serving Van Nuys, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys
Yes. Any work that touches plumbing, electrical, or structural framing requires a permit through Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, which covers Van Nuys. A simple vanity swap or fixture replacement does not. The permit process for a full remodel typically takes 4 – 6 weeks before the rough-in inspection can be scheduled. We handle the permit set and the inspections. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll tell you exactly what your specific project needs.
Plan on 3 – 6 weeks from demo to final punch list for a full bathroom remodel in Van Nuys. The permit approval window is separate and usually runs 4 – 6 weeks before we can start. A shower replacement or tub-to-shower conversion without plumbing relocation can finish in 2 – 3 weeks once work begins. We give you a written calendar with milestone dates before demo starts. Call (254) 272-5876 for a project timeline specific to your bathroom.
A full bathroom remodel in Van Nuys costs $9,000 – $28,000. Small bathrooms run $5,000 – $12,000. Walk-in shower installs are $4,500 – $12,000. The exact number depends on plumbing scope, tile selection, and whether you’re moving any fixtures on a slab foundation. We quote line-item pricing in writing and the number doesn’t change without a signed change order. Call (254) 272-5876 for an exact quote.
Usually, yes. The conversion costs $3,500 – $10,000. The critical step is verifying the existing drain line before we order materials. Homes in Van Nuys built in the 1940s through 1960s often have 1.5-inch galvanized drains that won’t handle a modern shower’s flow. In a 1955 ranch on Lemona Avenue, we pulled a tub and found the original galvanized drain severely corroded. We re-rough-in’d two inches of ABS while the walls were open. The homeowner had approved the scope and allowances in writing before demo, so the $1,800 change order was processed same-day and the inspection stayed on schedule. That’s how it should work. Call (254) 272-5876 to find out what’s behind your tub.
Drain replacement is the most common change order. When walls open up and the old galvanized or cast-iron drain is corroded or undersized, it has to be replaced before tile goes up. That typically adds $1,500 – $2,000 in drain work plus any additional framing. Contractors who don’t verify the drain before quoting will hit you with this mid-project. We inspect the drain as part of our scoping process, so it’s in the original written price whenever possible. If it’s truly unknowable until demo, the allowance is written into the contract up front. Call (254) 272-5876 for a quote that accounts for your home’s actual plumbing.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving Van Nuys and the San Fernando Valley since 2005.
