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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Bloomington
A full bathroom remodel in Bloomington typically runs $9,000-$28,000, and the number that matters most to your final price is what we find when the walls come open. Older Bloomington homes, especially those built between the late 1940s and 1970s, hide wiring, framing, and waterproofing problems that county inspectors will require us to fix before we close the wall. We quote those as written allowances up front, not surprises at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate, and we’ll walk the job with you before you sign anything.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Bloomington’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and the crews you’ll see in Bloomington are his sons and their teams, not subcontractors picked out of a phone book. We’ve worked bathrooms all over the 92316 area, from the older streets around Bloomington and Cedar Avenue to homes closer to the 10 freeway. Our reputation here is built on one thing: we put every price change in writing before a single nail moves.
Bloomington homeowners tend to ask hard questions, and they should. You’ve probably had a national company quote one number on the phone and hand you a different bill at the door. We don’t work that way. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look us up before you sign anything. Ask neighbors on Bloomington Avenue or down by Ayala Park who they’ve used. Then call us and see who answers the phone.
Because Bloomington is unincorporated San Bernardino County, every permit and inspection goes through the County Building and Safety Division in San Bernardino, not a Bloomington city hall. That changes how a remodel moves, how long inspections take, and what inspectors flag. We navigate that path every week. It’s not a surprise to us, and it won’t become one for you.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Bloomington
We handle the full scope of Bathroom Remodeling work, but in Bloomington these are the four services our customers ask for most. Each one starts with the same step: we open up the wall and see what’s actually back there.
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full remodel in Bloomington usually means gutting a bathroom that hasn’t been touched since the Eisenhower or Johnson administration. We handle the demo, the framing repair, the plumbing rough-in, the electrical upgrade, the waterproofing, the tile, the fixtures, and the finish work. The permit goes through San Bernardino County, and the inspector signs off before we close anything up.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Older Bloomington homes often have tub-shower combos squeezed into five-foot alcoves. A walk-in shower opens that up, but the real work is underneath. We check the slab for stress cracking from Bloomington’s expansive clay, replace rotten wall plates, and install a proper shower pan with a liner that won’t leak into the subfloor. Then we tile it, and we can finish with a frameless glass enclosure if you want one.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower in Bloomington is one of the best moves for aging-in-place homeowners. The process usually requires a plumbing rough-in change, which means a county inspector will want to see the drain relocation and the venting before the slab gets closed. We pull that permit, schedule the inspection, and keep the work moving. Kohler and Moen fixtures are common choices here, and we install them right.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Maybe the bones of your bathroom are fine and you’re after a refresh: new vanity, new tile, new fixtures, new lighting. We still pull a permit on eligible work in Bloomington, and we still write the scope down before we start. Our Bathroom Remodeling in Bloomington clients know we use real brands they can look up, not mystery materials off the back of a van. Vanity installation alone typically runs $800-$3,000 in this market.
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 Bloomington
Tom insists on materials you can verify. In Bloomington bathrooms, we install Kohler and Moen fixtures regularly, along with Simonton windows when we’re replacing a bathroom window, PGT for any impact-rated glass, and Ply Gem where vinyl fits the budget. We don’t push whatever’s on clearance that week. If a part ever needs warranty service, you’re dealing with a brand that answers the phone, and with us standing behind the install.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Bloomington Homes
- Galvanized supply lines. Homes built in the 1950s and 60s in Bloomington often still have original galvanized plumbing. They rust from the inside out, and once the wall is open, the county requires replacement to meet current code.
- Termite-riddled wall plates. The older post-and-beam homes around Bloomington and Cedar Avenue are prime termite territory. We’ve found sill plates and wall plates chewed hollow behind tile that looked perfectly fine from the outside.
- Slab stress cracks. Bloomington’s expansive clay heaves and shrinks through wet winters and dry summers. A crack in the slab under a shower pan leaks, and the county inspector will flag it before we can close the wall.
- Failed DIY waterproofing. The previous homeowner may have done a “quick cosmetic” remodel. In our experience, that often means no waterproofing membrane under the tile and water wicking into the framing for years.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Bloomington, CA
Here’s what you’ll find in Bloomington for the common scopes. These are market-calibrated ranges for the 92316 area:
| Service | Price Range |
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| Full Bathroom Remodel | $9,000-$28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500-$10,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800-$3,000 |
What pushes a Bloomington bathroom toward the higher end of those ranges is usually the same thing we explain at the first walk-through: the home was built in 1963, the wiring hasn’t been touched since, and the county is going to require an upgrade once the wall is open. That’s not a hidden fee, that’s code. We write those allowances into the contract as a named, dated line item, and if the actual cost comes in lower, you pay less. If the inspector requires something more, you get a written change order before we proceed. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Bloomington
If you’re just outside Bloomington, we cover Bloomington plus Fontana, Rialto, Glen Avon, and Pedley. Which permit office handles your job depends on whether you’re in an incorporated city or, like Bloomington, under San Bernardino County jurisdiction, and we know the difference.
Serving Bloomington, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bloomington 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 Bloomington
Every permit, inspection, and code compliance matter for a Bloomington bathroom remodel routes through San Bernardino County Building and Safety Division, not a local city hall. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and ensure the work passes before we close any wall or slab. The county inspector is there to protect you, the same as we are.
Because Bloomington’s housing stock is old enough that a wall opened in January often reveals wiring, framing, or plumbing that was installed before today’s codes. Allowances give a named dollar figure for those unknown conditions. A change-order clause means any adjustment to that figure arrives in writing, with your signature, before the work happens. If a contractor won’t put those in writing, walk away.
Yes. Bloomington sits on expansive clay and silty loam that heaves in wet winters and shrinks in dry summers, and we regularly see slab cracks and stepped foundation failures that Los Angeles contractors never expect. We check the slab before we set a new shower pan or pony wall, and we can deep-foot any new curb or support the county requires.
No. Any tub-to-shower conversion that moves a drain or alters venting triggers a plumbing rough-in inspection under San Bernardino County jurisdiction. Skipping it can leave you with a stop-work order and a slab that has to be reopened. We pull the permit, and the inspector signs off before we pour concrete.
We stop work in the affected area, document what we found, and bring in a licensed abatement contractor to handle removal under the county’s environmental health rules. The cost comes to you as a written change order with a date and a number, not a vague line on the final invoice. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise covers the work we performed, one call brings Tom back.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for a Free Bloomington Bathroom Remodel Estimate
Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers 24/7, every day of the week. We’ll walk your Bloomington bathroom with you, check the slab, look at the wiring, and give you a written scope with allowances named and priced. If you already have an estimate from another contractor, ask about our Free Second Opinion. And if you’re a senior or a veteran, ask about the standing 10% discount when you book. No trip charge inside San Bernardino County.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Bloomington since 1998.