Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Orangevale
A full bathroom remodel in Orangevale generally runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller projects like a tub-to-shower conversion landing between $3,500 and $10,000. That’s the honest range, and it’s a number you can hold us to when the written estimate arrives. If you’re anywhere in the 95662, from the equestrian properties off Pershing Avenue to the older ranches near Lake Natoma’s northeast edge, we’ll come out, walk your bathroom, and put real numbers on paper. Call Tom Barrett at (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail tree.
Orangevale isn’t like Roseville or Folsom when it comes to remodeling. The homes here are older, the lots are bigger, and the county rules are different. We’ve spent enough time on those jobs to know exactly what that means for your bathroom, your permits, and your inspection schedule.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Orangevale’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he still answers his own phone. His sons run the crews. That’s not a marketing line; it’s how the job gets done. When you hire us for Bathroom Remodeling, the people who show up at your door on Greenback Lane or Hazel Avenue are the same people whose name is on the estimate. Not subcontractors you’ll never see again.
We work throughout Orangevale, and we know what a bathroom remodel here actually involves. Homes built between the late 1950s and early 1980s with original cast iron drain lines, galvanized supply pipes, and electrical panels that were sized for a different era. None of that scares us. It just changes the scope, and scope belongs in writing before anything gets torn out.
The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is why we pull permits on every eligible job. Sacramento County’s Building Inspection division handles Orangevale because it’s unincorporated, and we’ve been through their review process enough times to know how to keep it moving. No surprises at final inspection, and no surprise invoices before it.
Every job carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right after we leave, one call brings Tom back. And because he lives twenty minutes away, he wants to know about it.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Orangevale
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Orangevale typically means gutting a five-by-eight or five-by-seven bath in a 1960s ranch, replacing everything from the subfloor up. Most of these homes have original tile set in thick mortar beds over dimensional lumber, which makes demolition slower but the new framing cleaner. We spec materials that handle Sacramento Valley heat and humidity swings, and we handle the county permitting from start to sign-off. Expect a full remodel here to run $9,000 to $28,000 depending on size, finishes, and what’s hiding behind the walls.

Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Aging in place is a real conversation in Orangevale, especially for homeowners whose knees have started talking back. Walk-in shower installation here runs $4,500 to $12,000, and we build them with zero-threshold entries, grab-bar blocking behind the tile, and fixtures placed where you can actually reach them. The oak-woodland soil in this area shifts seasonally, which means shower pans need to be set right the first time to avoid cracks down the road.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Removing a 60-inch alcove tub and replacing it with a curbless or low-curb shower is the most common project we do in Orangevale’s older ranch homes. Tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000, and it almost always reveals surprises: rotted subfloor under the tub, original drain lines that need reconfiguring, or a wall cavity that was never properly vented. We deal with it, and the change order goes in writing before we do.

Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Not every job is a full tear-out. We replace vanities, re-tile floors and shower surrounds, and swap out dated fixtures throughout Orangevale. Vanity installation alone runs $800 to $3,000. We carry lines like Simonton and Ply Gem for the window side of things, but when it comes to tile and vanities, Tom will sit down with you, look at samples, and tell you what holds up under Sacramento’s hot, dry summers and what warps or fades by year three.

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 Orangevale
We install materials you can look up, not mystery brands off a van. That means names like Simonton for bathroom windows that get afternoon sun, and Ply Gem for long-wearing vinyl products that don’t bake or chalk. We also work with PGT where impact-rated glass makes sense on homes closer to the open grassland corridors. If you already know what you want, tell us. If you don’t, we’ll show you what we’d put in our own homes, and we’ll tell you why.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Orangevale Homes
- Original cast iron drain lines. Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s across Orangevale often still have original cast iron waste pipes that are rusted through or bellied. We find them during almost every full bathroom teardown, and we replace them with ABS or PVC before they leak into the subfloor.
- Water damage from failed tile grout and tub surrounds. The hot, dry summers followed by wet winters cause repeated expansion and contraction. Old grout cracks, water seeps in, and the framing behind the tile rots. This is the single most common surprise in Orangevale bathrooms.
- Undersized exhaust ventilation. Many of the original fans in these ranch homes move about 50 CFM, which does almost nothing in a bathroom that runs hot showers six months of the year. We upgrade to humidity-sensing units that actually clear the room and protect the new paint and tile.
- Electrical panels that can’t support modern bathrooms. Adding heated flooring, a jetted tub, or a high-draw exhaust system on a 100-amp panel from 1965 is not happening safely. We check panel capacity early, and if circuits need upgrading, you’ll know before the first hammer swings.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Orangevale, CA
Here are the ranges we work within in Orangevale’s market:
- 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 you toward the top of those ranges: moving plumbing fixtures, repairing water damage, upgrading the electrical panel, custom tile work, and high-end vanities or stone counters. What keeps you at the lower end: keeping the footprint, keeping fixtures in place, and choosing quality mid-range materials. Every estimate is free, and every scope change is a written change order before the work happens. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask Tom for a second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received. He’ll give it an honest look.
We Also Serve Cities Near Orangevale
Our crews work throughout the 95662 and beyond. If you’re in Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Folsom, or Granite Bay, the same written-scope, permit-everything approach applies. We also handle Roofing in Orangevale and Windows & Doors in Orangevale, so if your remodel turns into a bigger exterior project, the same crew can carry it through.
Serving Orangevale, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orangevale area and know this community well - from Fence Installation in Orangevale 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 Orangevale
A full bathroom remodel in Orangevale costs $9,000 to $28,000. A tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000, and a walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000. The difference comes down to size, finish quality, and what’s hiding behind the walls. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate with your exact numbers.
Yes. Orangevale is unincorporated Sacramento County, so permits run through the county’s Building Inspection division. We pull permits on every eligible job and schedule the inspections ourselves. A contractor who tells you permits are optional is not doing you a favor.
It depends on the current schedule and the scope, but Tom will give you a straight answer on the phone. For most bathroom projects, we’re scheduling estimates within a few days and can start work within a few weeks of a signed contract. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask where the schedule stands.
Only if the scope changes. Every change order is written and signed before we do the extra work. Our contract says it plainly: an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. If we open a wall and find rotted framing, you’ll see the adjustment in writing and approve it before we proceed.
The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract and applies to every Bathroom Remodeling in Orangevale we complete, just as it does for our Driveway & Pavers in Orangevale. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back. We also stand behind the manufacturer warranties on the materials we install. Our name and license number are published, so you can look us up before signing anything.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Orangevale since 1998.







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