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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Pomona
Bathroom remodeling in Pomona typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut-and-replace, with smaller jobs like a tub-to-shower conversion landing between $3,500 and $10,000. We’re Sawyer Remodeling, and we’ve worked in enough Pomona homes, from the bungalows near Lincoln Park to the newer builds off Phillips Ranch, to know exactly what’s behind these walls before we open them. You’ll get a written price before any tool is picked up, a live arrival time on the day we show, and photo updates as the work moves. Call (254) 272-5876 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is Pomona’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Pomona homeowners call us because we run jobs under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: who is coming, when they arrive, and what it costs, all confirmed before work begins. That matters here because so many of these houses, especially the pre-1950 stock around Ganesha Hills and the Historic Core, hide plumbing and moisture issues a quick cosmetic job will never catch.
Luca Romano leads our crews, and every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and in uniform. You know who’s coming. We answer the phone with a live person around the clock, not a voicemail loop. And when the job is done, the 365-Day Done Right Promise kicks in: if it’s not done right, we make it right, backed in writing. No argument, no chasing.
We’ve remodeled enough bathrooms in Pomona to know where the trouble hides: vent stacks run through attics, subfloors softened by decades of tub overflows, tile set on drywall instead of waterproof backer board. Our Bathroom Remodeling team calls these out during the estimate, not after the walls come down.
Styles & brands we work with
Bathroom Remodeling Companies in Pomona
Bathroom remodeling companies in Pomona run the full range: solo operators working out of a pickup, franchises with sales reps who never swing a hammer, and full-service contractors like us. The job itself means pulling an old tub, shower, vanity, and flooring out, addressing any water damage or code gaps underneath, then rebuilding with waterproofing that meets current California plumbing and ventilation standards. A full bathroom remodel in Pomona runs $9,000 to $28,000 depending on size, condition, and material choices.
Full-Service Remodel Scope
When we scope a full bathroom remodel in Pomona, we plan for demo, plumbing adjustments, electrical, waterproofing, tile work, fixture installation, and finish work. That scope gets written into a line-item price before any work starts. The invoice number you approve is the number you pay.
Small Bathroom Capabilities
A smaller bath, like the compact setups common in Pomona’s 1920s and 1930s cottages, can run $5,000 to $12,000. The lower end assumes a straight fixture swap with no hidden damage. The upper end covers moving a fixture rough-in or repairing subfloor rot once the old floor comes up.
Bathroom Renovation in Pomona
Bathroom renovation in Pomona is different from new construction work, because you’re often working against what a previous owner did, not what the original builder did. Houses along Holt Avenue and north of the 10 date back to an era before modern moisture barriers and exterior-vented exhaust fans were standard. A renovation often has to fix what a quick flip covered up.
Ventilation and Moisture Correction
We see bathrooms in Pomona where the exhaust fan vents into the attic, not outside. That pushes warm, wet air into a space that traps it, and mold follows. A proper renovation means ducting that fan to the exterior, and if there’s no fan, adding one sized for the room’s square footage.
Waterproofing Behind Tile
Tile is not waterproof. The surface behind it has to be. In older Pomona homes, we routinely find tile set directly on drywall or green board around a tub surround. We strip that and rebuild with a proper waterproof membrane or cement board with Schluter edge trim where the tile meets the floor, so the wall can actually handle water.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pomona
We don’t push mystery materials on Pomona customers. We install fixtures and surfaces from Kohler, Moen, Grohe, Cambria, Caesarstone, and Silestone because those brands carry manufacturer backing and hold up in real daily use. If you want a Caesarstone vanity top like the one we set in that Lincoln Park remodel, we can order it, stage it locally, and install it on schedule. No one-off bargain fixtures that fail six months later. Your material selections are written into the contract as allowances, so you see exactly what you’re paying for before we order anything.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Pomona Homes
- Exhaust fans venting into attics. Older Pomona houses frequently have bathroom fans that dump moisture into the attic instead of outside. That warm, humid air condenses on framing and leads to mold you won’t see until a later remodel opens the wall.
- Water-damaged subflooring around tubs. Decades of tub overflows and bad caulk soak into the wood under the floor. By the time tile starts cracking or the floor feels soft, the subfloor is usually gone and needs replacement.
- No waterproofing behind shower tile. In homes built before modern standards, tile often sits directly on drywall. Water seeps through grout lines and rots the wall from the inside out. We find this in homes all across Pomona, from the older streets near Ganesha Park to the mid-century blocks south of the 60.
- Unpermitted plumbing changes. A previous owner moves a toilet or shower drain without pulling a permit. The work passes a home inspection only if nobody checks the records. Later, when you renovate properly, the corrections add cost. We pull permits and handle the inspection sign-off so the work is legal and documented.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Pomona, CA
Here’s what a bathroom remodel costs in Pomona right now. These ranges reflect the city’s housing stock: smaller pre-war bathrooms on the lower end, larger or heavily damaged spaces on the upper end.
| Project | Typical Cost in Pomona |
|---|---|
| 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: square footage, whether you’re moving plumbing, tile versus fiberglass, vanity material, glass shower enclosures, and what we find when the walls open. The estimate is free. The price we quote is the price you approve, in writing. Call (254) 272-5876 to get a specific number for your bathroom.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pomona
Our crews run from the Los Angeles office and serve Pomona directly. We also take on bathroom remodels in Diamond Bar, Montclair, Chino Hills, and Claremont. If you’re just outside city limits, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll confirm coverage. And if you want the full picture on our work across the region, check out Bathroom Remodeling in Pomona for neighborhood-level details.
Serving Pomona, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pomona 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 Pomona
Yes, if you’re moving plumbing drains, relocating a toilet or shower, altering walls, or changing electrical, you need a permit from the City of Pomona. A cosmetic swap, like replacing a vanity or fixture without moving anything, generally doesn’t. We pull the permits on any job that needs them and handle the inspection sign-off. If you’re not sure whether your scope triggers one, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll tell you straight.
A full bathroom remodel in Pomona runs $9,000 to $28,000. Smaller bathrooms run $5,000 to $12,000. A tub-to-shower conversion is $3,500 to $10,000, and a walk-in shower installation lands at $4,500 to $12,000. These numbers reflect Pomona’s mix of older bungalows and newer infill homes, plus the hidden water-damage correction work so many of these houses need. We quote a fixed price in writing, so the invoice matches what you approved.
Most full bathroom remodels in Pomona take 2 to 4 weeks from demo to final inspection. A tub-to-shower conversion can take 5 to 7 business days if no hidden damage surfaces. The variable is what we find behind the walls, older homes near the Historic Core and Ganesha Hills are more likely to need subfloor patches or venting repairs, which add a day or two. We give you a written schedule up front and update you with photos as the job moves.
Only what’s actually behind the walls. If we open up a shower and find rotted studs, a termite-eaten sill, or an exhaust fan venting into the attic, that correction work gets added as an approved change order in writing. You approve any change before we do it. What does not change the price? Our labor rate, markup, or quote. The Relay Visibility Guarantee means no surprise line items at the invoice.
Because Pomona’s housing stock is old enough that two houses on the same block can have wildly different conditions behind the tile. A written scope defines exactly what’s included, what materials you’re selecting, what permits we’re pulling, and what allowances cover. It also protects you from a contractor who quotes low and changes the number mid-job. Our scope is written before work starts, and the price you approve is the number on the final invoice. Call (254) 272-5876 for a free estimate and a scope you can actually read.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving Pomona since 2005.
