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A full bathroom remodel in Redlands typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with small bathrooms landing between $5,000 and $12,000. Most projects take two to five weeks once permits clear. If you’re calling around Redlands for honest numbers and a crew that shows up when they say they will, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318. We answer the phone, we show up, and we put every scope change in writing before a single nail moves.
We know Redlands homes because we work in them every week: Spanish Revival bungalows near Smiley Heights, mid-century ranches off Sunset Drive, tract homes in 92374, and century-old Craftsman places that still have original plaster and the wiring to match. A bathroom remodel here is not the same job you would bid in a 2005 stucco box. We plan for what these houses actually are.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Redlands’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and he still runs it with his sons on-site most days. That is not marketing language, it is the honest structure of the business. When you hire Barrett & Sons for a bathroom remodel in Redlands, the name on the contract is the same name on the truck in your driveway. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. We want you to.
Redlands homeowners call us because the last contractor they used quoted one price on the phone and handed them a different bill at the door. Our response is simple: every allowance, every scope change, every price adjustment arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. Nothing moves without your signature. That is the Bathroom Remodeling standard our whole team works under, and it is why customers in Redlands keep our number.
Each completed job is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract, not buried in fine print. If something is not done right, one call brings Tom back. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans across Redlands.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Redlands
Full Bathroom Remodeling
Full bathroom remodels in Redlands generally run $9,000 to $28,000. The range is wide because the scope is never the same: a second-floor bath in a 1915 Craftsman off Cajon Street is a different project than a hall bath in a 1990s tract home in south Redlands. We open walls, relocate fixtures if you want, replace plumbing and electrical, install new waterproofing, tile, vanity, and fixtures. Permits get pulled and inspections get signed on every eligible job.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Redlands runs $4,500 to $12,000. Schluter waterproofing systems are standard on our shower builds because they handle the seasonal movement of Redlands’ clay soils without cracking. We typically remove the old pan, replace the valve, install new drain, build the waterproof envelope, and tile with materials you select. A curbless entry is common for Redlands homeowners planning to age in place.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A tub-to-shower conversion in Redlands runs $3,500 to $10,000. This is one of our most requested jobs in the historic districts, where original clawfoot or alcove tubs no longer serve the homeowner. One warning specific to older Redlands homes: opening a bathroom wall for a tub-to-shower conversion regularly exposes knob-and-tube wiring that was legal in the 1920s but triggers a mandatory electrical upgrade under current code once the wall is open. We handle it with a written change order, not a surprise at the end.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Bathroom vanity installation in Redlands generally runs $800 to $3,000, depending on whether you want a stock cabinet or custom millwork to match a 1920s interior. We install Grohe fixtures when you want German precision, and we carry quieter brands when the budget is tighter. Tile selection matters here more than most people expect: a glazed ceramic on a wall that sees hard freezes and Santa Ana wind pressure cycles might crack within a year, where a porcelain with a proper uncoupling membrane underneath will not.
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 Redlands
We install Schluter waterproofing and uncoupling systems because they are designed to absorb the seasonal movement Redlands’s expansive clay soils put into floors and walls. We also work with Sterling tubs and shower bases for homeowners who want a solid, no-maintenance acrylic replacement in a guest bath. Grohe fixtures come up often on higher-end Redlands remodels where the homeowner wants brass or brushed nickel with 20-year cartridges. We do not stock mystery brands off a van. You can look up every material we quote.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Redlands Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring behind original walls. Homes built between the 1880s and 1920s across Smiley Heights and north of Citrus often still carry cloth-wrapped wiring that has no ground. The moment a wall is open for a remodel, the building inspector requires affected circuits to be brought to code. We write it as a change order, with a supplemental electrical permit, so the cost is approved before we proceed.
- Failed waterproofing from original mortar-bed showers. Older Redlands bathrooms often have a tile-and-mortar pan that has been leaking slowly for decades, rotting the subfloor and sometimes the joists below. We see this constantly in raised-foundation Craftsman and Victorian homes. The fix is a full tear-out and a modern Schluter waterproof envelope.
- Cracked tile and grout from seasonal clay-soil movement. The adobe clay soils left over from old citrus irrigation shrink and swell dramatically through Redlands’s freeze-thaw cycles at 1,300 feet. If a contractor tiles directly onto a substrate that cannot flex, the grout lines crack within the first rainy season. We use uncoupling membranes for that reason.
- Historic Preservation Commission review on interior work you thought was simple. In Redlands’s designated historic districts, even a tub-to-shower swap can require HPCo review if plumbing changes touch structural or exterior-adjacent elements. We have navigated that process many times, and we factor the timeline into the schedule up front, not after demolition starts.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Redlands, CA
Here are the line-item ranges we quote for Redlands. These are real numbers from the local market, not a national average pasted into a page:
| Service | Typical Redlands Range |
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| 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 price in Redlands more than anything is what is behind the walls. A 1920s Craftsman bathroom with knob-and-tube wiring and a rotted subfloor will cost more than a clean 1990s hall bath simply because the code and the framing demand more work. That is why every Barrett & Sons estimate includes realistic allowances in writing, with the understanding that any discovery gets documented, priced, and approved before we proceed. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, no-trip-charge estimate inside the county.
We Also Serve Cities Near Redlands
Our crews serve Redlands and the surrounding foothill communities, including Mentone, Loma Linda, Highland, and Colton. If you live in one of those areas and need a bathroom remodel with permits pulled and inspections signed, the same crew and the same pricing standards apply.
Serving Redlands, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redlands 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 Redlands
The Redlands Historic Preservation Commission reviews alterations to properties in designated historic districts, and that review can apply even when the work is interior, if plumbing changes touch structural walls, subfloors, or any element that could affect the building envelope. A tub-to-shower conversion often involves moving or enlarging a drain, which can trigger structural work. We handle the HPCo application and scheduling as part of the scope, so the timeline is clear before we start.
Expect rotted or sagging subfloor under the old mortar-bed shower, ungrounded knob-and-tube or early BX wiring, and framing that may not meet current code for the new fixture layout. In raised-foundation Craftsman homes across Redlands, water damage from decades of slow pan leaks is the most common structural issue we find. We inspect first, document with photos, and write a change order before touching the damaged area.
Yes. Any work that alters plumbing, drain location, or waterproofing requires a permit under California code, and Redlands enforces that requirement, especially in historic districts. We pull permits on every eligible job and the inspection is signed before we close the wall. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, which is exactly why we like having him on the job.
Redlands sits at about 1,300 feet at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, which means hard freezes occur more often than in lower Inland Empire cities. Cold snaps cause materials to contract and expand, cracking rigid waterproofing and grout. That is why we install Schluter uncoupling membranes and flexible waterproofing systems designed to absorb that movement rather than fight it.
Yes. We have worked on small bathroom remodels in Redlands historic homes where the original plaster and wood double-hung windows were to stay untouched. We use dust containment, cut access panels carefully, and protect existing millwork with framing shields. Master carpenters who understand period materials handle the work, not a rotating crew. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate on a small bath remodel in a pre-1940 Redlands home.
If you are pricing a bathroom remodel in Redlands, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318. We will come out, look at what is behind the walls, and give you a written estimate with real line items. Free estimates inside the county. Tom answers his own phone.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Redlands and the surrounding Inland Empire communities since 1998.