Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Encino
A full bathroom remodel in Encino typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller refreshes starting closer to $5,000 and walk-in shower projects landing between $4,500 and $12,000. Most jobs take two to five weeks once permits clear, and our crews start right here in the Valley so we’re not fighting cross-town traffic to reach you. If you’re weighing a remodel against moving, the Encino math usually favors the remodel. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll put real numbers on what your bathroom needs.
Encino’s housing stock tilts heavily toward ranch homes built between the late 1940s and the 1970s, and when we open those walls we often find things the previous contractor didn’t want you to see. That matters because your bathroom sits on framing that may have gone through the 1994 Northridge earthquake and came out looking fine from the outside. We map what’s behind the tile before we quote it, so the price on paper is the price you pay.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Encino’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett put his name on this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews that pull up to Encino homes off Ventura Boulevard, Balboa Park, and up in the hills past Mulholland. You won’t get a rotating cast of strangers. The same crew that does the demo handles the tile, the glass, and the final walkthrough. If something isn’t right, Tom’s phone is the number on your contract, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise means he comes back and makes it right.
We pull permits on every eligible Encino job and we sit for the inspection. That’s not a favor we’re doing you. The inspector works for you, not for me, and a signed inspection card is the only receipt that holds water when you sell a home in 91436. We also answer our own phone, 24 hours a day. Not a call center. A person.
Encino customers can verify everything about us before signing. Tom’s name, address, and license number are published and searchable. We carry our own liability and workers’ comp, and every crew member is background-checked. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Encino
Full Bathroom Remodeling
We gut and rebuild bathrooms across Encino’s 91316 and 91316 zip codes, from powder rooms tucked next to mid-century kitchens to primary suites added in the 1980s. A full remodel means we handle demolition, rough plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures, and glass. The average job in Encino runs $9,000 to $28,000 depending on fixture grade, square footage, and what we find inside the walls.

Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers are the most common single upgrade in Encino’s ranch homes, where original tubs from the Eisenhower administration often hold cracked glaze and drippy valves. We install Schluter waterproofing systems as standard, with tile, niche, bench, and frameless glass options. Plan on $4,500 to $12,000 for a properly waterproofed walk-in that won’t rot the way some glued-together 90s jobs did.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Encino seniors who want to age in place often trade the low tub wall for a curbless or low-curb shower. We handle the drain relocation, the wet-area waterproofing, and the grab-bar blocking behind the wall before tile goes up. A tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000, and we’ll put every allowance in writing so there’s no surprise at the end.

Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
For smaller bathrooms where the bones are fine, we do right-sized updates: floating vanities, Schluter-trimmed tile edges, Grohe or Sterling fixtures, and better lighting. Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000 in Encino, and tile work is priced by the square foot, by the material, and by the prep required underneath. We’d rather tell you the honest price before demo than hand you a change order after.

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 Encino
We install materials you can look up: Schluter for waterproofing, Sterling for tubs and shower bases, Grohe for fixtures. We don’t stock mystery brands off a van. Because we’re local to the Valley and on-site in Encino weekly, we can usually get special-order pieces from our suppliers faster than a crew driving over the hill twice a day. If the faucet you picked goes on backorder, Tom documents the substitution in writing before a single nail moves.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Encino Homes
- Hidden earthquake damage behind cosmetic work. A lot of Encino homes got rushed repairs after the 1994 Northridge quake, and some contractors drywalled over cripple-wall failures instead of bolting them. When we open a bathroom wall, we check what’s holding it up before we tile over it.
- Water damage from failed 80s and 90s shower pans. Vinyl pan liners from that era weep, and the damage hides until the subfloor is soft. In Encino’s hot, dry summers, the wood eventually cracks instead of sagging, which makes the rot harder to spot until it’s expensive.
- Ungrounded outlets and old wiring in vanity walls. Homes wired before GFCI became code often have bathroom circuits that can’t handle a modern blow-dryer and a heated floor mat at the same time. We note code upgrades during the walkthrough, and we pull the permit so the fix is documented.
- Poor ventilation in original hall baths. Ranch-era bathrooms often vent into the attic instead of outside. That dumps moisture into insulation and attracts mold in Encino’s hot attic space. We fix the vent route as part of the remodel, on paper, before demo starts.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Encino, CA
Here are the ranges we give Encino customers, in writing, before we start:
- 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
- Shower replacement: $3,000 - $8,500
- Bathroom vanity installation: $800 - $3,000
What moves the number? The amount of tile, whether you move plumbing, glass choices, and whether we need to address problems we find behind the walls. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, so every scope and every product selection goes into a written proposal. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on your Bathroom Remodeling project, and we’ll come out and price it honestly.
We Also Serve Cities Near Encino
Our crews work across the San Fernando Valley every week. If you live in Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Valley Glen, or Northridge, you’ll get the same Bathroom Remodeling in Encino pricing that we give on Ventura Boulevard, the same written change orders, and the same named crew on site. If you need help with Roofing in Encino or Windows & Doors in Encino, we handle those trades too.
Serving Encino, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Encino area and know this community well, from Fence Installation in Encino to full remodels. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Bathroom Remodeling in Encino
We typically start within two to four weeks after you sign and permits are approved, depending on the scope. The permit process in Los Angeles adds time on top of that, but we handle the paperwork and the scheduling. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic start date for your job.
Yes, we work across all of Encino, including 91316, 91416, 91426, and 91436. We’re regularly on job sites near Balboa Park, along Burbank Boulevard, and in the hills off Haskell and Hayvenhurst, and we also offer our Driveway & Pavers in Encino. Our crew runs local, so we don’t add a trip charge for any Encino address inside the county.
We handle emergencies ranging from a pan leak that’s soaking the subfloor to a rotted vanity wall that needs opening before it goes further. Call us and a live person will answer, then we’ll coordinate the crew in Encino around the current schedule. For urgent water damage, don’t wait on a form.
Bathrooms in Encino run $9,000 to $28,000, and two local factors push the cost compared to some surrounding cities. The older housing stock often hides quake-related structural issues we have to address before we can tile, and the hillside lots near Mulholland sometimes add grading or foundation work. You’re paying for what’s behind the wall, not just what you see.
Every remodel carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t right within 90 days, one call brings Tom back to fix it. Many of the materials we install also carry their own manufacturer warranties, which we register on your behalf. For exact details on your project, call (877) 610-1318.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Encino since our founding in 1998.







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