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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Malibu
Bathroom remodeling in Malibu, CA typically costs between $9,000 and $28,000, with most full remodels landing near $16,000 for a standard hall bath. The bigger variables come from what’s behind your walls: homes along Pacific Coast Highway and in the Santa Monica Mountains often reveal original plumbing from the 1960s or 70s that needs full replacement before tile goes up. We’ve worked on enough Malibu bathrooms to know the difference between a cosmetic refresh and a gut renovation that uncovers rusted cast-iron drain lines eaten by decades of salt air. If you’re planning a remodel anywhere from Point Dume to Las Flores Canyon, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a straight answer about what your project will actually cost.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Malibu’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise sending out strangers in rental vans. Barrett & Sons Construction was founded in 1998 by Tom Barrett, and Tom’s sons run the crews that show up at your Malibu home. When you call, you’ll reach a live person, and Tom’s name, address, and license number are published for anyone to verify before signing a contract. That matters when you’ve already been burned once by a contractor who quoted one number on the phone and slid a different invoice across the table at the end. We put every scope, every allowance, and every price change in writing before work proceeds. No surprises, no handshake math.
We also understand Malibu’s permit process better than most. Whether your home sits in the coastal zone requiring a Coastal Development Permit or up in a fire-severity zone where every inspection gets extra scrutiny, we pull permits on every eligible job and get inspections signed before we call it done. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. That’s why we like him.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Malibu
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A complete bathroom remodel in Malibu means tearing down to the studs and rebuilding with materials that can handle coastal humidity and salt exposure. We replace old cast-iron or galvanized supply lines, install new waterproofing systems, and rebuild the room around your daily routine. Most full remodels in the 90265 zip code run $14,000 to $28,000 depending on square footage and whether you’re moving plumbing locations.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers have become the standard for Malibu homeowners who want to age in place without giving up style. Curbless entry showers work especially well on the older slab-on-grade foundations common in mid-century PCH beach cottages, where a traditional raised shower pan creates a tripping hazard. Walk-in shower installation in Malibu typically runs $4,500 to $12,000, with frameless glass enclosures adding $1,500 to $4,000 on top.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversion is one of the most common projects we do in Malibu homes, particularly in the aging ranch-style houses along Malibu Road and in the hills above Point Dume. Removing the tub frees up floor space in bathrooms that often measure only 40 to 60 square feet. Most conversions in Malibu cost between $3,500 and $10,000, depending on whether we’re keeping the existing drain location or relocating plumbing.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Even when you’re not doing a full gut renovation, swapping a vanity or updating tile transforms a tired bathroom. We stock and install fixture lines that hold up to coastal conditions, and our crews are experienced with the custom tile work common in Malibu’s higher-end homes. Bathroom vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000, while custom tile showers with intricate patterns typically add $3,000 to $8,000 to a project.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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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 Malibu
We install materials you can look up, not mystery brands off the back of a van. In bathrooms, that means quality plumbing fixtures, engineered stone countertops, and glass shower enclosures from manufacturers with real warranties. For Malibu homes, we specifically recommend Simonton and Ply Gem window products where bathrooms include exterior windows, since both brands offer impact-resistant and coastal-rated options that stand up to salt corrosion and wind-driven rain. Our relationship with these suppliers means faster turnaround on replacement parts when a Malibu customer needs a warranty claim handled, and our Bathroom Remodeling team keeps common finishes in rotation so you’re not waiting eight weeks for a special-order faucet.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Malibu Homes
- Salt-air corrosion inside walls: Marine air off the Pacific accelerates rust on steel plumbing straps, copper pipe fittings, and vent stacks. We regularly open walls in Point Dume and Zuma Beach homes to find green corrosion on copper supply lines that’s only a few seasons away from leaking.
- Original 1960s-70s plumbing on narrow PCH lots: Many beach cottages along Pacific Coast Highway still run on original galvanized steel drain lines that have narrowed to pencil-width from internal rust. When we remodel one of these bathrooms, we plan for full drain replacement from the start, which affects both timeline and budget.
- Water intrusion from leaky shower pans: Homes along the coastal zone deal with constant humidity, and a failed shower pan in a Malibu bathroom can rot subflooring and joists faster than inland homes. We inspect subfloor condition before installing any new shower system in Malibu, and we won’t tile over rotted wood just to make the job pretty.
- Fire-zone construction constraints on hillside rebuilds: Post-Woolsey rebuilds in the Santa Monica Mountains must meet Chapter 7A ignition-resistant standards, which affects everything from ventilation to the types of ignition-resistant exterior wall assemblies surrounding your bathroom windows. We coordinate those details with your overall build, so the bathroom remodel doesn’t accidentally violate your home’s fire-hardening requirements.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Malibu, CA
Let’s talk numbers, because you should know what to expect before you sign anything. A small bathroom remodel in Malibu, meaning a powder room or small hall bath under 40 square feet, typically runs $5,000 to $12,000. A standard full bathroom remodel of 50 to 80 square feet lands between $14,000 and $22,000. Larger primary bathrooms with custom tile, frameless glass, and built-in storage run $20,000 to $28,000 and up. The factors that move your price: whether you’re relocating plumbing, whether your home sits in the coastal zone and needs a Coastal Development Permit, and whether we discover old plumbing that needs replacement once walls are opened. We give written line-item estimates, not ballpark guesses. Every price change during the project comes to you as a written change order before work happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate, and we’ll walk the job with you in person.
We Also Serve Cities Near Malibu
Our crews work throughout the coastal corridor and into the Conejo Valley. In addition to Bathroom Remodeling in Malibu, we serve homeowners in Agoura, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks. Same crews, same written pricing, same 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job. If you’re near the county line and wondering whether we cover your street, call us and ask.
Serving Malibu, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Malibu 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 Malibu
Most Malibu bathroom remodels can start within two to four weeks of a signed contract, assuming permits are already in hand or moving through the system. The permitting timeline depends on your property: homes in the coastal zone requiring Coastal Development Permit review can add several months, while remodels of interior bathrooms in existing footprints typically move faster. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your specific address against current permit timelines before giving you a start date.
Yes, we cover all of Malibu including the 90263, 90264, and 90265 zip codes. That includes Point Dume, Zuma Beach, Malibu Park, Las Flores Canyon, Big Rock, Malibu Colony, and the hillside communities along Malibu Canyon, Kanan Dume, and Topanga Canyon roads. We also run crews into the nearby cities of Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks.
If you’ve got a burst supply line or a failed water heater flooding your Malibu bathroom, call us at (877) 610-1318 and a live person will answer. We don’t route you to an out-of-state call center. For true emergencies like active leaks, we’ll get someone out to assess the damage and stop the water. We’re not a same-day kitchen remodel company, and we won’t pretend to be. But when water is damaging your home, we move fast.
Two reasons: coastal zone permitting and logistics. Malibu homes inside the California Coastal Commission’s jurisdiction often need a Coastal Development Permit, which adds review time and sometimes requires environmental or geological reports. Beyond that, narrow PCH lots mean contractors must stage materials in lane closures coordinated with Caltrans, which adds labor hours. A bathroom remodel that runs $14,000 in Thousand Oaks might run $18,000 in Malibu on the same square footage, and the difference is almost never materials. It’s access and permitting. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll show you exactly where your dollars go in a written estimate.
Every Barrett & Sons bathroom remodel comes with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s not done right, Tom Barrett comes back and makes it right with one phone call. It’s written on every contract, not tucked into fine print. Beyond that, manufacturer warranties on fixtures, tile, glass, and plumbing components are registered in your name, and we handle warranty claims for Malibu customers as part of our service. We also note that given Malibu’s coastal corrosion rates, building fixtures we install in your bathroom may have accelerated wear from salt air, something we account for in our material recommendations. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want the full warranty details before signing.
Contact Barrett & Sons Construction
If you’re planning a bathroom remodel in Malibu, start with a phone call. We’ll talk through your timeline, your budget, and what we recommend for your specific home: coastal construction awareness, fire-zone coordination, or just a cleaner, brighter room that works better for your family. Every job we touch gets a written scope, written allowances, written change orders, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise. We’re also licensed and insured, and we publish Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number so you can verify us before you sign anything. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate today.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Malibu and neighboring coastal communities since 1998.