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Bathroom remodeling in Antelope, CA typically runs $9,000-$28,000 for a full renovation, with smaller projects like tub-to-shower conversions landing between $3,500 and $10,000. Antelope’s unincorporated Sacramento County status means permits flow through the county permit center, not a city hall, which adds plan check time most out-of-area contractors don’t account for. We’ve been remodeling bathrooms in 95843 long enough to factor that into our schedule from day one. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate that reflects how Antelope actually works.
Key takeaways:
- Full bathroom remodels in Antelope run $9,000-$28,000; walk-in showers run $4,500-$12,000.
- Union County permits go through Sacramento County, not a municipal building department – we handle that workflow.
- Expansive clay soil under Antelope’s 1980s-90s tract homes means subfloor leveling often precedes tile work.
- Every price change arrives as a written change order before work begins. No exceptions.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Antelope’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett put his name on the truck in 1998, and his sons run the crews that show up on Antelope job sites. That matters in a community where neighbors still talk over fences. When a homeowner off Walerga Road needs a walk-in shower, they get Tom’s crew, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. We answer the phone live, we show up when we say we will, and we put every scope change in writing before a single nail moves.
Antelope homeowners tell us the same story again and again: a national outfit quoted one number on the phone, then handed them a different bill at the door. That doesn’t happen with us. Scope in writing, allowances in writing, change orders in writing. The permit inspector works for you, not for me – that’s why I like him. And when the Sacramento County inspector signs off on your Antelope remodel, that sign-off means something because we are the ones who pulled the permit correctly in the first place.
We serve the whole 95843 ZIP code, from the neighborhoods along Antelope Road up to the newer subdivisions near North Loop Boulevard. Our scheduling is coordinated from the Sacramento office, but the crews working on your bathroom live and work locally in Antelope every week. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail box.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Antelope
Bathroom work in Antelope is not like bathroom work in a 1950s Sacramento bungalow. The housing stock here is overwhelmingly 1980s and 1990s tract construction with nearly identical framing, slab foundations, and original materials. That means we know what’s behind your walls before we open them. Here’s what we do most often for Antelope homeowners:
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A complete bathroom renovation in Antelope means gutting the existing space, addressing any slab movement under the tile, and rebuilding with new plumbing rough-in, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and lighting. On tract homes off Watt Avenue and Antelope Road, we frequently find the original fiberglass tub sitting on a slab that has shifted enough to crack tiles and grout. We scope for that before quoting, because it changes the labor line item. Our full bathroom remodels in Antelope run $9,000-$28,000, depending on fixtures and whether structural leveling is needed.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers are the most common request we get from Antelope homeowners in their 50s and 60s who plan to stay in their homes. We install curbless or low-threshold showers with Schluter waterproofing systems, and we always check for slab dips before setting the pan. In Antelope’s expansive clay, that pre-tile survey is not optional. Walk-in shower installation in Antelope runs $4,500-$12,000.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower is the single best value improvement we do in Antelope’s 1980s-90s tract homes. The original tubs were fine for 1995, but they don’t work for homeowners who want safer entry and easier cleaning. We pull the tub, correct the drain rough-in, install a shower base or tile pan, and finish with a glass enclosure. Tub-to-shower conversions in Antelope typically run $3,500-$10,000, and the work usually takes four to seven working days once the county plan check clears.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
We install KraftMaid and other named-brand vanities, porcelain or ceramic tile, and name-brand plumbing fixtures you can look up before we install them. No mystery brands off a van. Vanity installation in Antelope runs $800-$3,000, and we handle the full scope, including any subfloor repair under the cabinet footprint that older tract homes sometimes need.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Antelope
We carry and install premium-brand materials every Antelope homeowner can research before signing anything. In bathrooms, that means Kohler and Moen fixtures, Schluter waterproofing systems, and KraftMaid vanities. On the hardscape side of our Bathroom Remodeling work, when clients extend a remodel into an adjoining bath or dressing area, we use Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers where outdoor access matters. We stock common parts and fixture rough-in components so Antelope jobs don’t stall waiting on a parts shipment from out of state. That keeps your remodel moving and keeps our schedule honest.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Antelope Homes
- Slab movement from expansive clay. Antelope sits on Sacramento County clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer. We see ¾-inch dips and heaves under original tubs and vanities. Before any tile goes down, we survey the subfloor and level it. Skip this step and you’ll have cracked grout by the second wet winter.
- Original 1980s-90s plumbing rough-in. The copper and galvanized lines behind Antelope’s tract home walls are now 30 to 40 years old. When we open a wall for a tub-to-shower conversion, we often find corroded shutoff valves that need replacement before the new valve goes in. We quote for that ahead of time, so it doesn’t surprise you mid-job.
- Cracking grout and tented tile. That’s the symptom of clay movement, not bad grout. A contractor who just regrouts is putting lipstick on it. We fix the subfloor first, then tile over a stable base.
- Skipping the Sacramento County permit. Antelope is unincorporated, so permits come from the county permit center. Some contractors tell homeowners permits are optional. They aren’t. We pull them on every eligible job, and the county inspection protects you from a remodel that fails later.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Antelope, CA
Here’s what bathroom work actually costs in Antelope. These are the ranges we quote every week in 95843:
| Service | Antelope Price Range |
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| Full 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 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800-$3,000 |
What moves the number up or down? Fixture choices, tile square footage, whether we are pulling a tub and correcting drain rough-in, and whether the slab needs leveling before tile. We walk the crawl space or slab edge before quoting, because a 1992 tract home off North Loop Boulevard can hide shifting load-bearing points that turn a simple conversion into structural work. Your quote reflects what we find, in writing, before you sign. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another contractor, and a permanent 10% senior and veteran discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Antelope
We remodel bathrooms throughout Antelope and the surrounding communities, including Foothill Farms, North Highlands, Citrus Heights, and Elverta. If you’re in one of those areas and wondering whether county or city permitting applies to your project, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you straight.
Serving Antelope, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Antelope 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 - Bathroom Remodeling in Antelope
County permitting adds plan check days that an incorporated city like Citrus Heights handles through its own building department. For Antelope, your permit goes through Sacramento County’s permit center, which means we submit plans, wait for county review, and schedule county inspections. That typically adds three to seven working days to the front end of a bathroom remodel compared to a city-handled permit. We build that into the schedule from the first conversation, so your timeline is honest. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through the exact sequence for your project.
First we measure the slab with a laser level to find the actual dip or heave. Then we remove the old shower or tub, expose the concrete, and pour a self-leveling compound or mud bed to create a flat, stable surface for the new pan. In Antelope’s clay soil, we also check the perimeter of the slab for cracks that indicate ongoing movement. If the movement is active, we address the drainage or soil condition first so your new shower isn’t fighting the same forces that cracked the old one. We quote that work in writing before we start. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free slab survey if you’re planning a bathroom remodel.
Yes, and we do it regularly. Antelope has properties with detached shops and ADUs, and adding a bathroom to one means running new drain lines, venting, and water supply from the main or a separate well. Sacramento County permits apply, and if the property is on septic, the new bathroom must comply with septic setback requirements, which can change where the bathroom goes. We handle the layout and the county paperwork. Call (877) 610-1318 and tell us about your outbuilding. We’ll tell you what’s feasible and what it will cost.
Because the original subfloor was not designed for 30-plus years of Sacramento Valley thermal swings and clay soil movement. In 1990s tract homes off Watt Avenue and Antelope Road, the slab under the bathroom is often the original post-tension or conventional slab, and it moves. That movement cracks the subfloor, loosens the tile, and eventually fails the waterproofing membrane. When we open the bathroom, we see it. We replace or level the subfloor before any new tile goes down. It’s standard practice on Antelope remodels, and it’s why our quotes include a slab survey line item. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your home.
Yes, in most cases. The new shower valve requires access to the stud bay behind the existing tub surround. We open the wall, replace any corroded shutoff valves, set the new Moen or Kohler valve, and then close the wall with new backer board and waterproofing before tile. In Antelope’s 1980s-90s tract homes, the existing shower wall is often green board, which is not rated for tile. We replace it with a proper substrate. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate, and we’ll show you exactly what we’ll open and why.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Antelope and the surrounding Sacramento County area.