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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Kensington
Most bathroom remodels in Kensington run between $9,000 and $28,000, and the real question isn’t whether the tile looks good on day one, it’s whether the walls behind it will pass inspection. We serve homeowners across Kensington, CA, including the hillside streets off Arlington Avenue and the neighborhoods around Colusa Circle, with written pricing before any work starts. If you’re planning a full bathroom remodel, a walk-in shower, or a tub-to-shower conversion, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll scope it correctly the first time.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is Kensington’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’ve remodeled bathrooms throughout Kensington long enough to know what’s behind the original 1920s and 1930s plaster walls before we open them. That’s the difference between a quote that holds and one that doubles by week three. Kensington homeowners call us because we put the price in writing, send background-checked uniformed technicians, and run every job under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: live arrival time, before-and-after photo updates, and a written price before a single tool is picked up.
Luca Romano leads our Bathroom Remodeling team, and he’s built a reputation around one thing: showing up when we say we will. Our crews know the parking constraints on the tight hillside streets near Kensington’s older bungalows, and we coordinate material deliveries so they don’t block a neighbor’s driveway. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every project in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right, for a full year after closeout.
Styles & brands we work with
Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Kensington
A Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Kensington does more than swap fixtures. The job starts with a scope that accounts for what’s behind the walls, then sequences demolition, rough-in plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, finish work, and the final inspection sign-off from Contra Costa County. When a Kensington homeowner needs this work done, the first step is a walkthrough to map the existing supply lines, drain location, and venting, because early-20th-century homes often hide galvanized steel and knob-and-tube wiring that changes the plan once exposed. A full bathroom remodel in Kensington typically runs $9,000 to $28,000.
Full Bathroom Remodeling
We gut the space to framing, correct any structural or plumbing issues, then rebuild with a waterproofed shower system, new fixtures, and finishes from brands like Kohler and Cambria. Every line item is priced before demolition starts, so you know exactly what the invoice will say.
Small Bathroom Remodels
For compact baths in Kensington’s mid-century ranches, we focus on layout efficiency and waterproofing without overbuilding. A small bathroom remodel here runs $5,000 to $12,000, and we keep the permit path straightforward so the project doesn’t stall in review.
Walk In Shower in Kensington
A Walk In Shower in Kensington makes sense for homeowners who want a curbless entry or a low-profile threshold, especially in older homes where the original tub surround has failed. We install walk-in showers with a proper pre-slope, a bonded waterproofing membrane, and a shower pan from Kohler or a comparable brand. Walk-in shower installation in Kensington runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on whether we’re converting a tub, moving the drain, or rebuilding the subfloor underneath.
Frameless Glass Shower Enclosures
The enclosure is the part you see every day, so we spec the glass thickness and hardware before the tile goes in. Frameless glass enclosures in Kensington are ordered to fit the exact opening after the shower is waterproofed and the tile is set.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
This is one of the most common requests in Kensington’s older bungalows. We remove the existing tub, relocate or adapt the drain line to meet current code, then install a walk-in shower with full waterproofing beneath the tile. A tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kensington
We stock and install fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Toto, and countertop surfaces from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. If you’re planning a remodel around a specific brand, like Grohe or a Cambria slab you’ve already selected, we’ll confirm local Kensington availability and lead time before the job is priced. We also work with manufacturer-backed products from brands like Sakrete and James Hardie where they fit the project, so you’re never stuck with a mystery supplier’s leftover stock.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Kensington Homes
- Original galvanized supply lines and drain piping: Many Kensington homes built before 1950 still have galvanized steel plumbing that’s corroded from the inside. Once the walls are open, we often find pin leaks or narrowed drains that must be replaced before the finished bathroom can pass inspection.
- Knob-and-tube wiring behind original walls: Early-20th-century bungalows in Kensington frequently still carry knob-and-tube circuits. If the bathroom circuit hasn’t been updated, the electrical rough-in won’t pass, and the job scope has to expand.
- Failed waterproofing from previous remodels: We see bathrooms where the previous contractor installed tile directly over drywall with no membrane or pre-slope. The subfloor rots quietly, and by the time the homeowner notices, the repair is structural, not cosmetic.
- Permits that skipped the rough-in inspection: Homeowners sometimes discover after the fact that the prior contractor closed walls without calling for the required plumbing and electrical inspection. That means we have to tear out finished work, expose the rough-in, and call for re-inspection before we can move forward.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Kensington, CA
Here’s what you can expect to budget for bathroom work in Kensington. These are the ranges we quote from every day, not placeholder numbers:
| Project | Kensington 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 is what’s behind the walls. If we open up a 1930s bathroom on a street like Ardmore Avenue and find a deteriorated galvanized drain line and a sagging subfloor, the scope changes before the finish work begins. We price that as a written change order, not a surprise invoice. If you want an exact price for your Kensington bathroom, we’ll walk the space, check the existing plumbing and electrical, and hand you a line-by-line quote. Call (254) 272-5876 to schedule a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kensington
While this page covers Bathroom Remodeling in Kensington, our crews also work in nearby Bay Area cities including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. If you’re in one of those areas and planning a remodel, the same written-price standard applies.
Serving Kensington, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kensington 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 Kensington
Yes, if you’re moving plumbing, changing the drain location, altering electrical circuits, or replacing structural framing, Contra Costa County requires a permit and inspections. Cosmetic updates like swapping a vanity or replacing a faucet generally don’t need one. We pull the permit for you and schedule every inspection, from rough-in through final sign-off. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll confirm what your specific scope requires.
A standard full bathroom remodel in Kensington takes about 3 to 6 weeks once demolition begins. Older homes with galvanized plumbing or knob-and-tube wiring can add a week or more because those upgrades require additional rough-in inspections before walls can close. We give you a calendar at the start, and the photo updates keep you informed without needing to be on site.
A full bathroom remodel in Kensington runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel ranges from $5,000 to $12,000, and a walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000. What changes the final number is what’s behind the walls, not the tile you pick. Call (254) 272-5876 for a free estimate with a written line-item price.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common projects we do in Kensington’s older homes. We remove the tub, adapt or relocate the drain line to current code, install a waterproofed shower base, and finish with the tile, glass, and fixtures you choose. A tub-to-shower conversion in Kensington runs $3,500 to $10,000. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll walk the space and give you a written price.
We install fixtures from Kohler, Moen, Grohe, and Toto, and vanities and cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn. Countertop surfaces come from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. We’ll confirm lead times for your specific selections before the job is priced, so you’re not waiting on a backordered slab mid-project. Call (254) 272-5876 to talk through your options.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving Kensington since founding the company in 2005.
