Short Answer
Bathroom remodels in LA start at $18,000 for a guest bath, $28,000 for a mid-range full remodel, and $58,000 and up for a master suite, depending on size, whether fixtures move, and the tile and fixture selections.
- Typical cost
- From $18,000 (guest bath), $28,000 (mid-range), $58,000+ (master suite)
- Typical timeline
- 3–5 weeks of construction
- Permits
- Permits and inspections handled by us through LADBS or your city building department.
- Service area
- All of Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando Valley, Westside, South Bay and foothill cities.
- Credentials
- Licensed, bonded and insured. CSLB #1076428. Owner-operated.
What We Do
Full gut renovations, primary bath suites, guest baths and powder rooms. We do the waterproofing ourselves and don't hide it behind someone else's schedule.
- Curbless and custom tile showers
- Freestanding and drop-in tubs
- Custom vanities and storage
- Heated floors and niche lighting
- Full waterproofing assemblies
- Exhaust ventilation sized to the room
The Part Nobody Sees
Waterproofing is the single most important part of a bathroom, and it's the first thing a cheap bid cuts. We install a complete waterproofing assembly behind the tile, slope the pan correctly, and pressure-test before anything gets covered up.
- Sheet or liquid membrane behind all wet walls
- Properly sloped, tested shower pans
- Backer board instead of drywall in wet areas
- Sealed penetrations at valves and drains
Permits and Timeline
Relocating fixtures or adding circuits needs a permit. Most bathrooms run 3 to 5 weeks of construction once materials are on site. The schedule slips when tile and fixtures are ordered late, so we lock selections before demo.
- Plumbing and electrical permits through LADBS
- Selections finalized before demolition
- Daily photo updates in your client portal
Bathroom Remodeling Jobs, With Real Numbers
Every figure below is from a permitted project we completed in Los Angeles County, not an estimate or an industry average.
Primary Bath Suite in a 1912 Pasadena Craftsman
- Cost
- $52,000
- Duration
- 5 weeks of construction
- Size
- 115 sq ft, curbless shower and freestanding tub
- Permits
- Pasadena Permit Center, permitted and inspected
Two Guest Bath Remodels in a Culver City Traditional
- Cost
- $61,000
- Duration
- 6 weeks of construction
- Size
- Two bathrooms, 60 sq ft and 45 sq ft
- Permits
- Culver City Building Safety, permitted and inspected
Primary Bathroom Remodel on Cass Ave, Woodland Hills
- Cost
- $48,000
- Duration
- 5 weeks of construction
- Size
- 95 sq ft primary bath, walk-in shower
- Permits
- LADBS, permitted and inspected

Isaac Sade, Project Manager
Isaac runs bathroom remodeling projects at 1 Smart Build from the first site visit through final inspection: scope, plans, permit submittal, the crews on site, and the walkthrough at the end. You deal with one person who is accountable for the whole job.
Class B — General Building Contractor, CSLB #1076428. Bonded through and insured to $1,000,000 through U.S. Specialty Insurance Company. Rated 4.9 across 168 reviews.
More about IsaacFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Los Angeles?
Bathroom remodels in LA start at $18,000 for a guest bath, $28,000 for a mid-range full remodel, and $58,000 and up for a master suite, depending on size, whether fixtures move, and the tile and fixture selections.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Typically 3 to 5 weeks of construction once materials are on site, assuming no surprises behind the walls in an older LA home.
Do you handle waterproofing yourselves?
Yes. Our own crews install the waterproofing assembly and we test the shower pan before tile goes on. It's the most common failure point in a bathroom and we don't subcontract it out.
Do you handle walk-in shower conversions and small bathroom remodels near me?
Yes. Curbless and walk-in shower conversions, powder room updates and small bathroom renovations are some of our most common projects. Homeowners searching for bathroom renovation contractors near me hire us across LA County and neighboring cities within about 100 miles of Woodland Hills.
Areas We Serve
1 Smart Build provides bathroom remodeling services within a 100-mile radius of our Woodland Hills office, covering Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Orange County and the surrounding region. Homeowners searching for a remodeling contractor near me regularly hire us in:
- Bathroom Remodeling in Woodland Hills
- Bathroom Remodeling in Calabasas
- Bathroom Remodeling in Encino
- Bathroom Remodeling in Sherman Oaks
- Bathroom Remodeling in Studio City
- Bathroom Remodeling in Pasadena
- Bathroom Remodeling in Glendale
- Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
- Bathroom Remodeling in Santa Monica
- Bathroom Remodeling in Beverly Hills
- Bathroom Remodeling in Culver City
- Bathroom Remodeling in Long Beach
- Bathroom Remodeling in Torrance
- Santa Clarita
- Thousand Oaks
- Ventura
- Anaheim
- Irvine
Don't see your city? View all service areas or give us a call, if you're within 100 miles, we build there.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT WITH 1 SMART BUILD
Licensed, bonded and insured design-build general contractor serving Los Angeles County and Southern California. Tell us about your property and goals, and we'll walk you through feasibility, permitting and a clear plan.

