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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Burbank
A full bathroom remodel in Burbank typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, and on post-WWII ranch homes the real question isn’t the tile color, it’s what’s hiding behind the walls. Our crews work in Burbank weekly, so we know what those 1940s and 50s bathrooms throw at you: rotted subfloors under cast-iron tub drains, galvanized supply lines that crumble when touched, and original venting that was never adequate for a modern shower. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, owner-operated by Tom Barrett since 1998, and our Bathroom Remodeling team handles everything from a tub-to-shower swap to a full gut-and-rebuild. Call (877) 610-1318 and a live person answers, not a voicemail box.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Burbank’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. That’s how we’ve operated for 29 years, and it’s why Burbank homeowners keep our number in their phones long after the Burbank Windows & Doors job is done.
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers in a branded van. Tom’s sons run the crews, and they’re on-site most days. When we quote a bathroom remodel in Burbank, the person who wrote the quote is the same person who’ll answer when you call with a question three weeks later. Every scope change, every allowance, every price adjustment arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. No surprise invoices at the end. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Burbank homeowners tell us the same story again and again: a national outfit quoted one price on the phone, then handed them a different bill at the door. We don’t work that way. We carry premium brands like Schluter and Grohe, we pull permits on every eligible job, and every completed remodel is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back. He lives twenty minutes away; if something’s wrong, he wants to know about it.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Burbank
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A tub-to-shower conversion in Burbank runs $3,500 to $10,000, and on a 1950s ranch in the 91505 ZIP, the job almost never stays that simple. The original cast-iron tub drain has usually been leaking into the subfloor for years, which means we’re replacing framing before we set the shower pan. We specify low-profile drain assemblies that fit the existing ceiling envelope, which matters when the FAA height ceiling limits where your exhaust duct can go. You get a walk-in shower that passes inspection the first time, not a tile job hiding rot underneath.
Walk-In Shower Installation
Walk-in showers in Burbank homes cost $4,500 to $12,000, depending on whether we’re replacing an existing stall or opening a wall to build new. We install Schluter waterproofing systems on every shower, because the original bathrooms in Burbank’s ranch stock almost never have a waterproofed subfloor. Add a frameless glass enclosure and you’ve got a shower that won’t crack its pan in two years. That’s not hypothetical; we’ve seen tile contractors lay directly over an unlevel slab and walk away. We don’t.
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Burbank is a $9,000 to $28,000 job, and the split matters: you’re either doing a cosmetics refresh on a solid foundation, or you’re paying to fix what the last contractor ignored. Most Burbank bathrooms in the 1940s-to-60s housing stock need the full rough-in replacement before tile goes up. Cast-iron drain offsets, galvanized supply lines, and venting that fails city inspection if we leave it. We handle the plumbing, the framing, the electrical, and the finish work under one contract, with permits pulled and inspections signed.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation in Burbank runs $800 to $3,000 for the basic swap, but the failure we see most often is a cheap vanity specified without accounting for the temperature swings of the eastern San Fernando Valley pocket. Burbank summers hit 100°F and above, and a bathroom wall that’s not properly insulated becomes a thermal bridge. Condensation forms, mold follows, and the back of that new vanity swells within a few seasons. We size vanities, tile, and fixtures for Burbank’s actual climate, not a showroom in a different county. Grohe fixtures and Sterling tubs show up on our quotes because we can stand behind them.
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 Burbank
We stock and install Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe fixtures, and Sterling tubs for Burbank customers, because these are brands with published specs our crew can verify and you can look up yourself. When you call about a bathroom remodel, we’re not pulling mystery brands off a van in the 91506 ZIP. We carry local parts inventory for the common Burbank failure points, which means a mid-job supply issue doesn’t stretch your timeline by two weeks while someone orders a wrong flange from a warehouse in another state.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Burbank Homes
- Rotted subfloors under original cast-iron tub drains. The tub drains in Burbank’s post-WWII ranches and bungalows were often installed without a proper shower pan liner, and they’ve been leaking into the framing for decades. We open the floor and replace what’s rotted before any tile is set.
- Tiling over an original unlevel slab. Burbank’s 1940s and 50s slabs settle, and the original drain offsets are rarely true. A contractor who tiles over that without correcting the slope creates a shower pan that cracks within two years. We re-establish the slope before waterproofing.
- Unpermitted tub-to-shower conversions that fail inspection. In the 91505 corridor, the FAA height ceiling restricts where you can run an attic exhaust duct. A contractor who ignores that, closes the ceiling, and then gets flagged during plan-check leaves the homeowner with a failed inspection and open drywall.
- Thermal bridging and condensation behind the shower enclosure. Burbank’s heat-trapping valley pocket makes bathroom walls sweat if they’re not insulated to the right R-value. We build the wall assembly for Title 24 and local conditions, not for a generic Southern California standard.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank, CA
Here’s what we tell Burbank homeowners before they sign anything. These are the market ranges we quote from, written in plain numbers:
| Service | Burbank Price 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 |
The gap between $9,000 and $28,000 comes down to what’s behind the walls, not what’s on them. A full rough-in replacement with new supply lines, correct venting, and a properly sloped shower pan pushes the job toward the top of that range. A straight vanity swap and cosmetic tile refresh stays at the bottom. Either way, our estimate is free and the price doesn’t move unless you approve a written change order first, whether it’s a bathroom refresh or our Driveway & Pavers in Burbank. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Burbank
Our crews work throughout the communities around Burbank, including Universal City, North Hollywood, Glendale, and Studio City. We apply the same standards everywhere we work: permits pulled, change orders in writing, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every completed job. If you’re just outside Burbank, Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank standards still apply to your project.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank area and know this community well, from Fence Installation in Burbank 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 Burbank
Because the original 1940s-to-60s bathrooms in Burbank’s ranch and bungalow stock were built without waterproofed subfloors, with galvanized supply lines, and with cast-iron drain lines that have been leaking for decades. A tub swap that leaves those in place will fail again, usually within a few years. We include the rough-in replacement as part of the job, not as an extra surprise, because that’s what passes inspection and holds up. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact scope and free estimate.
Yes. The FAA instrument approach path imposes height ceilings as low as 35 to 40 feet in certain residential zones along the southern flight corridor, including parts of 91505. A standard second-story addition can get flagged during Burbank’s plan-check process and require a height-impact study before approval. We check the airspace restriction before we draw anything, so you don’t pay for plans that won’t get permitted. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk through what applies to your parcel.
A tub-to-shower conversion in Burbank runs $3,500 to $10,000, while a full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. The difference is the scope: a conversion focuses on the shower footprint, while a full remodel includes the rough-in plumbing, often the framing repair under the tub, and all finish surfaces. The older the home, the more likely the “conversion” quote becomes a partial remodel once we open the wall. That’s why we write the scope before we start, not after. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written, line-item estimate.
We check the panel load during the estimate. Many Burbank homes still run original 100-amp service, and adding heated flooring, multiple shower heads, or a high-output exhaust fan can push that panel over its safe limit. When that happens, we pull the permit for a panel upgrade as part of the remodel, not as a side job discovered mid-project. You’ll see it in writing before we start. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your panel during the free estimate.
Because the original vent fans in Burbank’s post-WWII homes were sized for a much smaller bathroom and usually vent into the attic instead of outside, which traps moisture and causes mold behind the new shower enclosure. Replacing the fan and routing the duct correctly costs a few hundred dollars during a remodel and thousands to fix later. We do it on every bathroom job we touch. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
Start Your Burbank Bathroom Remodel Today
We’ve been crawling under Burbank slab foundations and opening cast-iron drain lines long enough to know what your bathroom is hiding. When you call, Tom or one of his sons answers and listens. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk your bathroom with you, and hand you a written scope with line-item pricing before any work begins. We pull every permit, we pass every inspection, and we back the finished job with our 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Our published standing offers apply in Burbank: $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount. Call (877) 610-1318 today and talk to a real person who knows Burbank bathrooms.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Burbank since our founding in 1998.