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Bathroom remodeling in Stanton typically costs between $9,000 and $28,000 for a full gut renovation, with smaller projects and walk-in shower conversions landing in the $4,500-$12,000 range. Most Stanton homes we work on were built in the 1950s and 1960s, which means our crews deal with things newer neighborhoods don’t see: original slabs, old wiring, and framing that predates current code. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, owner-operated since 1998, and we’ve spent nearly three decades opening up Orange County tract homes. If you’re planning a remodel in the 90680, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Stanton’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he still shows up on job sites. His sons run crews. That’s a different arrangement than what you get with a national outfit that sends strangers to your door. Our Stanton customers tell us the same thing repeatedly: they’ve been burned before by a phone quote that didn’t match the final invoice. We don’t work that way. Every allowance, every change order, and every scope update goes on paper before a single nail moves. If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t happen. That’s the standard, and we’ve held it for over 29 years.
We serve Stanton residents from our Los Angeles-area office, with crews scheduling locally so we’re in and out of the 90680 without a long dispatch delay. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract: if something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back. No arguing, no fine print.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Stanton
This page covers what we actually do in Stanton’s older homes. If you’re looking for a broader overview of the trade, our Bathroom Remodeling team handles everything from full-gut renovations to fixture swaps. Here’s what Stanton homeowners ask us for most.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Stanton’s ranch-style tract homes almost all have original tub-shower combos crammed into 5-foot alcoves. A walk-in shower conversion opens that space up, but on these older slabs the subfloor often needs leveling before we can set a proper shower pan. We pre-scope for slab settlement during our inspection so the quote includes that work if it’s needed. Walk-in shower installation in Stanton runs $4,500-$12,000 depending on tile, glass, and what we find under the old pan.
Small Bathroom Remodels
Lots in Stanton are small, and so are the bathrooms. A 40-square-foot hall bath from 1962 can still be transformed into something functional, but the work is tighter than in a newer house. We remove the old tile, inspect the framing and wiring behind it, then build back with current code in mind. Small bathroom remodels in Stanton typically land between $5,000 and $12,000. The biggest variable is whether we have to open a wall and find something that needs upgrading before tile goes up.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
If you’re tired of stepping over a tub wall, a tub-to-shower conversion is the fastest way to change how a Stanton bathroom functions. We remove the old tub, assess the drain location and subfloor, and build a curbless or low-curb shower that works with your existing footprint. In most Stanton homes, the drain can be reused, which keeps cost down. Tub-to-shower conversions in Stanton run $3,500-$10,000.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Sometimes the bones of the bathroom are fine and you just need to replace the surface: a new vanity, better lighting, floor tile that doesn’t crack at the grout lines. We install what we’d put in a family member’s home. You’ll get written allowances for materials, so you know exactly what the budget covers before we order anything. If you want Cambria on a vanity top or a specific tile line, we’ll price it out on paper and you sign off before it’s ordered.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Stanton
We carry materials you can look up, not mystery brands off a van. In bathrooms we lean on proven lines like KraftMaid for vanities and Cambria for solid surfaces, plus specific tile manufacturers we’ve worked with for years. For hardscape and exterior work on Stanton properties we also use Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers, which matters if your bathroom remodel expands to include an adjacent patio or outdoor shower area. We stock common replacement parts locally for Stanton customers, so minor fixes during a remodel don’t stall your project.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Stanton Homes
- Out-of-level subfloors from slab movement. Stanton sits on expansive clay in the Orange County basin, and the original slabs under 1950s and 1960s tract homes were lightly reinforced even for their time. When we pull an old shower pan, we often find the slab has settled enough that a new pan won’t sit level without prep work.
- Early-generation aluminum wiring behind the walls. Homes built in this era frequently have aluminum branch circuits. Open a bathroom wall for a remodel and code requires bringing that up to current standards, which means an electrician and a rough-in upgrade before tile goes up.
- Notched or undersized framing from original construction. The 1959 crew that put in the original plumbing wasn’t thinking about a future remodel. We regularly find load-bearing studs cut away to make room for old drain lines, and that has to be corrected with a properly sized header before we close the wall.
- Galvanized supply lines with corrosion from hard water. Orange County water is moderately hard, and 60-year-old galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside out. If we’re already in the wall for a remodel, replacing those supply lines now saves you from a pin-hole leak behind new tile in five years.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Stanton, CA
Here’s the honest math for Stanton. A full bathroom remodel runs $9,000-$28,000 starting to finish. A small bathroom remodel falls between $5,000 and $12,000. A walk-in shower installation is $4,500-$12,000. These are real numbers for this city’s housing stock, not a national average pulled off a chart. What moves the price is what’s behind your walls: aluminum wiring, slab settlement, galvanized supply lines, framing that fails current shear-wall requirements. Those items are exactly why we write allowances into the contract. If we find something, it’s priced and you approve it in writing before we proceed. No surprise invoice at the end. For an exact quote on your specific bathroom, call (877) 610-1318. The estimate is free.
| Project Type | Typical Stanton Range |
|---|---|
| Full Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 - $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
One thing that’s different about Stanton versus neighboring cities: the lots here are tiny by Orange County standards, and many are already built out. If you want to expand a bathroom beyond the existing footprint, we’ll check the zoning and setback math before we talk framing. A survey and a pre-permit zoning review are the critical first step on a Stanton lot, and that’s true whether you’re moving a wall two feet or adding a bump-out. Meanwhile, Stanton’s inland flatland location means Santa Ana wind events can slow exterior work seasonally, though interior bathroom remodels are rarely affected. The biggest scheduling factor for interior work is what we find once the walls are open.
We Also Serve Cities Near Stanton
Our crews work throughout the north Orange County area, so if you’re in Garden Grove, Cypress, Westminster, or Midway City, we can handle your remodel too. The housing stock is similar across these cities, but this page is written specifically for Stanton because the lots, slabs, and code issues here are distinct. If you’re in a neighboring city, call us and we’ll tell you straight what applies to your home.
Serving Stanton, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Stanton 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 Stanton
The three most common surprises in Stanton are aluminum wiring requiring an electrical rough-in upgrade, slab settlement from expansive clay that leaves the subfloor out of level, and framing from the original build that no longer passes current shear-wall or header requirements. All three are items a low-ball quote omits. We pre-scope for these during our inspection and write allowances into your contract, so if we find one, the cost is already on paper and you approve it before we touch anything. If you’re comparing quotes, ask each contractor what they’ll do when they find aluminum wiring. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want a straight answer before you sign.
No, if you’re swapping out the vanity, faucet, toilet, and surface fixtures without moving plumbing, electrical, or walls, you generally don’t need a permit. But the moment you relocate a drain line, add a circuit, alter framing, or change the shower pan to a different footprint, Stanton requires a permit. We pull permits on every eligible job because the inspector works for you, not for me. That’s how you know the work is done to code. If a contractor tells you permits are optional, that’s a red flag.
Stanton lots are often under 6,000 square feet, and many are already covered by the maximum allowable building footprint. If you want to expand a bathroom outward, we start with a zoning review and site survey to see if the addition is geometrically possible under current setback requirements. In many cases it isn’t without a variance, and that’s better known before any framing discussion. We’ll tell you straight what’s buildable and what isn’t, before you spend money on plans.
Because the original slab had settled and the subfloor was no longer level, or because the drain location didn’t match the new pan, or because the framing underneath had rot or notches that failed inspection. These are real conditions in Stanton homes built on lightly reinforced slabs over expansive clay. A contractor who doesn’t pre-scope for them will quote low and then hit you with a change order mid-project. Our process is different: we inspect first, write allowances into the contract, and every price change arrives as a written change order before work continues. You’ll never get a surprise at the end.
Yes, in most 1950s and 1960s Stanton bathrooms the original tub alcove is a standard 60-inch footprint, and a walk-in shower can be built into that same space without moving a single wall. The tub comes out, the drain is typically reused or minimally relocated, and the shower is built within the existing alcove. Where it gets complicated is if the subfloor has settled or the framing behind the tub has deteriorated, but those are inspectable before demo. A tub-to-shower conversion in Stanton runs $3,500-$10,000. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll walk the bathroom with you.
Call Barrett & Sons for Your Stanton Bathroom Remodel
If you live in Stanton and you’re tired of showering around a 60-year-old tub, we’ll give you a straight answer on what it costs and what we’ll find when the walls come open. Our estimate is free, our change orders are in writing, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise is on the contract. Tom Barrett names his price before the hammer swings. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Stanton and Orange County since 1998.