Bathroom Remodeling Services in the Inland Empire

Bathroom remodeling is the work we focus on. Whether you want to replace a worn-out tub with a walk-in shower, rebuild a hall bathroom the kids have outgrown, or turn a primary bathroom into a space you actually enjoy, we plan it with you, build it, and stand behind the details — the waterproofing, the slope of the shower floor, the way the tile lines up at the corners.

We work in homes across the Inland Empire, with a focus on Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills, and we take projects throughout San Bernardino County and Riverside County. See our service areas.

What a full bathroom remodel includes

A full remodel means the bathroom is taken down to the framing and rebuilt. On a typical project that includes:

• Demolition and haul-away of the old tub or shower, tile, vanity, toilet and flooring.
• Repairs behind the walls — damaged subfloor, rotted framing around an old leak, or outdated valves we find once the walls are open.
• Plumbing and electrical work included in your remodel project — new shower valve, drain and supply lines, relocated fixtures where the design calls for it, new circuits for lighting, outlets and the exhaust fan.
• Waterproofing of the shower walls and floor before tile goes in.
• Tile on shower walls, the floor and any accent walls, with niches and benches where you want them.
• Vanity, countertop, sink and faucet, plus mirror and medicine cabinet.
• Toilet, shower trim, glass enclosure, towel bars and accessories.
• Drywall, texture and paint so the room is finished, not just functional.

Not every project needs all of it. Some bathrooms only need a new vanity, toilet and floor. We’ll tell you honestly which level of remodel fits the room and your budget.

Popular bathroom remodel projects

Tub-to-shower conversions

Many Inland Empire homes have a tub-and-shower combo in every bathroom, and a lot of families never use the tub. Converting it to a walk-in shower makes the room feel larger and the shower easier to step into. The tub comes out, a new shower floor is built with the right slope to the drain, the walls are waterproofed and tiled, and a glass door or fixed panel finishes it. If it’s the only tub in the house, we’ll talk through whether to keep one before you decide.

Walk-in and low-threshold showers

A walk-in shower with a low curb — or a curbless entry where the framing allows it — is easier to use at any age. We plan the drain location, the floor slope and the waterproofing together, because that is where showers fail. Built-in niches keep bottles off the floor, and a bench or a handheld shower head makes daily use easier.

Tile floors, walls and shower niches

Tile is where a bathroom gets its look, and where shortcuts show. We set porcelain, ceramic and natural stone over proper backer board and waterproofing, keep grout lines consistent, and plan the layout so you don’t end up with thin slivers of tile at the edges. Large-format tile, patterned floors and accent walls are all options.

Vanities, countertops and storage

Replacing a vanity is one of the fastest ways to change a bathroom. We install single and double vanities, quartz and stone tops, undermount and vessel sinks, and new lighting and mirrors to match. If storage is the problem, we’ll look at taller vanities, medicine cabinets and recessed shelving.

Primary bathroom remodels

Primary bathrooms are where layout changes make the biggest difference: a larger shower in place of a corner tub, a double vanity, a separate toilet area, better lighting. These projects take more planning and usually a permit, and we walk through the layout with you before anything is ordered.

Hall and guest bathrooms

Hall bathrooms work hard — kids, guests, everyday use. Durable tile, a tub that’s easy to clean, good ventilation and a vanity with real storage go a long way. Many of these projects keep the same layout, which keeps the cost and the timeline down.

Accessibility and aging in place

If someone in the house has trouble stepping over a tub wall, we can convert to a low-threshold shower, add blocking in the walls and install grab bars, a comfort-height toilet, a handheld shower and a bench. Planning these details during a remodel costs far less than adding them later.

Plumbing and electrical — included in your remodel project

A bathroom remodel almost always touches the plumbing and electrical. We include that work as part of the remodel: a new shower valve and drain, supply lines and shut-offs, moving a toilet or vanity where the design calls for it, new lighting, outlets and the exhaust fan. We don’t take stand-alone plumbing or electrical service calls — this work is done as part of your bathroom project, and it is inspected with the rest of the job when a permit is required.

Waterproofing: the part you never see

Grout and tile are not waterproof on their own. Water that gets behind tile is what causes mold, rotted framing and loose tile years later. Every shower we build gets a waterproofing system on the walls and floor before tile goes up, a correctly sloped floor that sends water to the drain, and careful sealing around the valve and niches. It’s the part of the job you’ll never see, and it’s the part that decides whether the shower lasts.

What drives the cost of a bathroom remodel

Two bathrooms of the same size can cost very different amounts. The main factors are:

• Layout changes. Keeping the toilet, shower and vanity in place costs much less than moving them.
• Tile. How many square feet, the size of the tile, the pattern and the material all change labor and cost.
• Shower vs. tub. A tiled walk-in shower with glass is a bigger project than a new tub with a surround.
• Fixtures and finishes. Valves, faucets, vanity, countertop and glass have a wide price range.
• What’s behind the walls. Old leaks, damaged subfloor or outdated plumbing found during demolition have to be fixed before the new bathroom goes in.
• Permits. Projects that need a permit include the permit fee and inspection time.

You’ll find the main project levels in the price table below. The real number for your bathroom comes after we see it — the in-home estimate is free.

Inland Empire homes and their bathrooms

The housing stock here shapes what a remodel involves. Older homes in central Ontario and other established neighborhoods often still have original small bathrooms, cast-iron tubs and aging supply lines. Many homes built across Rancho Cucamonga in the 1980s and 1990s have large primary bathrooms with corner garden tubs that owners now want to trade for a big walk-in shower. Newer homes in Chino Hills and Ontario Ranch have solid bones but builder-grade finishes — a fiberglass shower, a basic vanity, small tile — that are ready for an upgrade.

Much of the Inland Empire also has hard water. Mineral spots build up on glass, faucets and grout, so we help you choose glass, fixtures and grout that are easier to keep clean.

Bathroom remodel permits

Most cities in San Bernardino and Riverside counties require a building permit when a remodel moves plumbing, adds or changes electrical circuits, or opens or moves walls. Swapping a vanity or toilet in the same spot often doesn’t. During the estimate we explain what your city requires; when a permit is needed, we handle the application and schedule the inspections — in Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills and the rest of our service areas.

Choosing materials that last

• Porcelain tile is dense, durable and a good choice for shower floors and walls.
• Quartz countertops resist stains and don’t need sealing.
• Solid-wood or plywood vanities hold up better to bathroom humidity than particleboard.
• Pressure-balanced or thermostatic valves keep shower temperature steady when someone flushes a toilet.
• A properly sized, quiet exhaust fan clears moisture and protects paint and grout.

We’re happy to work with materials you pick out yourself, too — we’ll just confirm they fit the space and the plumbing before you buy.

Remodeling in English or Spanish

Se habla español. Many of the families we work for prefer Spanish, and some prefer English — we can do the estimate, explain the written proposal and keep you updated in either language. If more than one person in the house is making decisions, we’ll make sure everyone understands the plan.

Planning more than the bathroom?

Bathroom clients often have the kitchen, flooring or painting on the same list. Combining projects can save time on demolition, materials and scheduling. See our whole-home remodeling page, or ask about it during your estimate.