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Bathroom remodeling in Selma, CA typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut-and-replace job, with smaller bathrooms and walk-in shower conversions landing closer to $5,000 to $12,000. Most Selma homeowners want to know two things before they pick up the phone: what the real cost will be, and whether the contractor actually knows how to work on this town’s slab-on-grade tract homes. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and the honest answer to both starts with a phone call to (877) 610-1318, where Tom Barrett or one of his sons answers directly.
Selma sits on the flat San Joaquin Valley floor where the adobe clay soil expands and shrinks with every wet winter and every triple-digit summer. That matters for bathroom remodels because plumbing and subfloor work on a slab foundation here isn’t like working on a raised foundation in a coastal town. If you’re west of Highway 99 near the older downtown homes, or out east in the newer subdivisions off Floral Avenue, the soil under your house behaves differently, and a contractor who doesn’t know that can turn a simple shower replacement into a cracked-slab mess.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Selma’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We started this company in 1998 as a name-on-the-truck, owner-on-the-job operation, and that hasn’t changed. Tom Barrett still lives within a reasonable drive of Selma, and his sons run the crews. When you call us about a bathroom remodel in the 93662 ZIP, you’re not dialing an out-of-state call center or a franchise dispatcher. You’re calling a local company that answers live, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What does that mean if you live near Brentlinger Park or over by Eric White Elementary? It means when we schedule a walk-through, one of our project leads actually shows up. It means when the tile guy hits an unexpected vent line behind the shower wall, you get a phone call and a written change order before anyone spends another dollar of your money. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and we’re glad to have him involved. No surprise invoices at the end because an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
We also know Selma’s housing stock. A 1960s tract home on the east side was likely built fast, on a slab, with minimal waterproofing around the tub. A Craftsman bungalow near downtown might have gorgeous bones but outdated drain lines and no vent fan to speak of. Those are different jobs, and they need different approaches before the first tile gets set.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Selma
Every Bathroom Remodeling project we take on in Selma starts the same way: a frank conversation about what your house can handle, what you actually use the room for, and what the finished job needs to include so you’re not surprised later. Here’s how the most common projects break down in this town.
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Selma normally runs $9,000 to $28,000, and that spread reflects real decisions. Are you keeping the original 1968 cast iron tub, or pulling it out and redoing the supply lines so they’re not galvanized steel anymore? In homes off Rose Avenue or along Whitson Street, we regularly find copper strapped to galvanized with no dielectric union, which corrodes over time. A full remodel is where we fix problems you can’t see yet.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
For Selma homeowners thinking about aging in place, a walk-in shower beats stepping over a tub wall every time. Walk-in shower installation in Selma usually lands between $4,500 and $12,000 depending on tile choices and whether we’re building a curbless entry. We’re seeing this request a lot from folks in the same age range who watched a parent struggle with a bathtub.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A tub-to-shower conversion in Selma runs $3,500 to $10,000. These projects move fast because we’re reusing the existing footprint and drain location in most cases. For houses that were built with one bathroom only, this conversion often makes more sense than trying to add a second bath anywhere on the property.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
If your bathroom layout works but the vanity is falling apart and the tile grout is shot, we handle smaller scopes too. Vanity installation in Selma ranges $800 to $3,000, and we’ll set you up with cabinet lines like KraftMaid or plumbing fixtures from Grohe so you know exactly what you’re getting. Tile choices run from basic ceramic to larger-format porcelain that holds up better in the valley’s dry heat.
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 Selma
When we spec materials for a Selma bathroom, we name brands you can look up yourself. We install Schluter waterproofing systems under tile showers and around tub surrounds, because the Central Valley’s freeze-thaw and moisture cycling punishes shortcuts. For fixtures, we lean on Grohe and Sterling, both of which hold up well against the hard water common in Fresno County wells. And for any bath remodel that touches an exterior wall or roof flashing, we work with GAF products, since our crew also handles Roofing in Selma and we know how valley heat degrades seals. If your bathroom project includes moving a window or adding a vent, our Windows & Doors in Selma team handles that in-house.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Slab subfloor moisture creep. Selma’s black cotton clay swells in winter and shrinks in summer. On slab-on-grade homes, especially 1960s builds, we find moisture wicking up through the concrete into flooring and lower drywall. A proper remodel starts with a moisture check and, where needed, a vapor barrier before new flooring goes in.
- Undersized exhaust venting. Dense tule fog from November through February keeps humidity high, and many older Selma homes have either no bath fan or a builder-grade fan that can’t move enough air. Mold in the ceiling corners is the telltale sign.
- Corroded galvanized supply lines. Homes built between the 1950s and early 1980s often still carry galvanized steel water lines. By now, the interior diameter has narrowed from rust, and we’ve pulled pipes that looked fine on the outside but could barely fill a glass.
- Tile-over-drywall mistakes from previous remodels. A surprising number of bathroom remodels in Selma were done on the cheap without a proper waterproofing membrane. The tile looked good for a year, then the grout cracked and the wall behind it rotted. We fix those properly with Schluter systems and a building inspector sign-off.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Selma, CA
A full bathroom remodel in Selma lands between $9,000 and $28,000. Smaller bathrooms, where we’re not moving plumbing or knocking out walls, start around $5,000 and climb to $12,000. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000. Tub-to-shower conversion: $3,500 to $10,000. Vanity replacement alone: $800 to $3,000. What shifts these numbers the most in Selma is what’s hiding behind the walls: old galvanized lines needing replacement, slab moisture problems, or rot around a tub that leaked for years.
When we give you an estimate, it’s a written, line-item scope. Every change after that arrives as a written change order with the price on it before work proceeds. We don’t do verbal price adjustments at the end of a job. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll send someone out to measure and give you numbers that mean something.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Our crews work throughout the south valley, and if you’re searching for Selma bathroom remodelers, you might also be in Fowler, Parlier, Kingsburg, or Reedley. We cover those communities just as thoroughly, with the same written-scope, permit-pulled approach. Same phone, same live answer.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma 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 Selma
We can typically begin a bathroom remodel in Selma within two to four weeks of a signed contract and permit approval, depending on the size of the job and what the Fresno County building department schedules allow. Larger projects involving drain line relocations or structural changes can take longer. Call (877) 610-1318 to get a current start timeline.
Yes, we cover every part of the 93662 ZIP, from the older downtown streets near the rail line to the newer developments east of Highway 99. Our crews are on Selma jobs regularly enough to know the different building eras in each neighborhood. If you’re unsure whether you’re in our coverage area, call (877) 610-1318 and ask.
Yes, our estimates are free and come as a written, line-item scope. There’s no trip charge inside Fresno County for the estimate visit itself. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for before we touch a single tool. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
Only if the scope changes, and any scope change arrives as a written change order with the new price on it before that work begins. Hidden rot, old galvanized pipe, or slab moisture discovered mid-job are common in Selma tract homes, and we’ll show you the issue, explain the fix, and get your signature before spending more. No surprise final bills.
Yes, every completed bathroom remodel comes with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right after the job’s done, one call brings Tom Barrett back to make it right. We also stand behind manufacturer warranties on every material we install, from Schluter waterproofing to Grohe fixtures. Call (877) 610-1318 for the specifics of your project.
When you’re ready to talk bathroom remodeling for your Selma home, call (877) 610-1318. A live person answers, and we’ll set up a free walk-through and written estimate. No pressure, no games, just straight answers from a local company that’s been doing this since 1998.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Selma and the south valley since 1998.