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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Citrus
A full bathroom remodel in Citrus, CA typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with tub-to-shower conversions starting around $3,500 and walk-in shower installations landing between $4,500 and $12,000. The biggest wildcard in Citrus isn’t the tile you pick. It’s the permitting path, because Citrus is unincorporated Los Angeles County, which means every bathroom remodel gets filed through LA County’s EPIC-LA portal and inspected by county reviewers, not a city hall. We’ve been through the process enough times to know exactly what slows it down and how to keep your job moving. Call us at (877) 610-1318 to talk through your bathroom and get a free estimate.
Barrett & Sons Construction has been owner-operated since 1998. When we work in Citrus, Tom Barrett’s sons run the crews themselves, not subcontractors we’ve never met. We know the difference between pulling a permit in Azusa versus Citrus, and we don’t make our customers learn that difference the hard way.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Citrus’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
The reason our Citrus customers keep recommending us is simple: we put every scope, every allowance, and every price change in writing before any work begins. That matters more in Citrus than most places, because the county permitting process adds layers of inspection and code requirements that a sloppy contractor will discover late and bill you for later. We scope those details before we quote, so the price we agree on is the price you pay.
We’ve worked on postwar tract homes throughout the 91702 ZIP code, from the streets off Glendora Mountain Road to the neighborhoods along Route 66. Those houses share a story: original wood framing, minimal insulation, galvanized supply lines, and electrical panels that were undersized even when they were installed. A bathroom remodel in Citrus rarely stops at the tile. We plan for that from day one.
Every completed job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back. That’s not a slogan; it’s on the contract.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Citrus
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Citrus means we handle everything from demo to final county inspection. Because Citrus sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, even interior remodels that open exterior walls can trigger Chapter 7A fire-resistant assembly requirements on wall penetrations, vent flashing, and the materials we use to close things back up. We plan for those requirements in the estimate, not after demo. Typical full remodel timeline in Citrus runs three to five weeks with county inspections scheduled along the way.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Citrus usually falls between $4,500 and $12,000, depending on whether we’re replacing an existing pan or building a custom curbless entry. Curbless showers are popular with our Citrus customers in their 50s and 60s who are planning to stay in the home. We install Schluter waterproofing systems as standard, which gives you a shower that won’t leak behind the tile ten years from now.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversion is the most common project we do in Citrus. Those original cast-iron tubs from the 1950s and 60s are fine tubs, but the homeowners we talk to want a low-threshold shower instead. Plan on $3,500 to $10,000. Here’s what changes the price in Citrus specifically: if your bathroom is on an exterior wall and we have to move plumbing vent penetrations, the county reviewer will require fire-rated caulk and possibly upgraded vent flashings. We scope that before quoting.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
We install vanities and fixtures with the same permit discipline as a full remodel, because in Citrus, even a vanity swap that touches the water supply technically falls under LA County’s plumbing permit requirements. Vanity installation ranges from $800 to $3,000. We carry premium brands like Grohe and Sterling, and we’ll help you pick fixtures that work with your home’s existing water pressure, which on those old galvanized lines can be lower than you’d expect.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Citrus
We install Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe and Sterling fixtures, and we stock common repair parts locally so we’re not waiting on shipments when your job hits a snag. We don’t show up with mystery brands off a van. Every product we quote can be looked up online before you sign anything. That’s the same standard we apply across our Bathroom Remodeling work in every community we serve.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Citrus Homes
- Permit filed with the wrong jurisdiction. Contractors who primarily work in Azusa or Glendora pull city permits out of habit, then discover mid-project that Citrus requires LA County EPIC-LA filing. That mistake can delay inspection scheduling by weeks. We check the jurisdiction before we quote, every time.
- Galvanized supply lines that can’t handle modern flow rates. A 1960s Citrus home with original galvanized pipes might have pinhole leaks waiting to happen. We test supply lines before tile goes up, because the last thing you want is a leak behind a new shower wall.
- Load-bearing walls adjacent to unreinforced masonry chimneys. Many 1950s Citrus homes have chimneys that predate modern seismic codes. Open the wrong wall next to one during a bathroom remodel, and the county reviewer can require seismic retrofitting before you can close anything back up. We check the wall layout first.
- Zero insulation behind original tile. Most postwar tract homes in Citrus have empty wall cavities. Opening a bathroom wall is the perfect time to add insulation, and doing it after the finish work is done means doing the job twice. We include it in our scopes when walls are open.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Citrus, CA
Here’s what we see in Citrus for the most common bathroom projects:
| Project | Typical Range in Citrus |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel (full) | $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 number in Citrus more than anything is what’s behind the walls. Galvanized supply lines that need replacing, a panel that can’t handle a heated floor, fire-rated assembly requirements on exterior wall penetrations, and county inspections all add cost. We can’t tell you an exact number until we see the space, but we can tell you this: everything that affects the price goes into the written estimate before you sign. No change orders delivered after the fact. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Citrus
While this page focuses on Bathroom Remodeling in Citrus, our crews also work regularly in Azusa, Vincent, Covina, and Glendora. If you’re in one of those neighboring communities, the permitting path is different, and we’ll handle that too. Call us and tell us where you are, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Serving Citrus, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Citrus 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 Citrus
You need LA County permits. Citrus is unincorporated, so there is no city hall to file with. Every bathroom remodel that touches plumbing, electrical, or structural framing goes through the LA County Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division via the EPIC-LA online portal. If a contractor tells you a permit isn’t necessary or tries to pull one from Azusa City Hall, you’re going to hit a wall mid-project. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll verify the jurisdiction before we quote anything.
It can, yes. Much of Citrus sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and whenever we open an exterior wall or modify a plumbing vent penetration, the LA County reviewer may require Chapter 7A fire-resistant assemblies, fire-rated caulk around penetrations, and upgraded vent materials. This is true even for interior bathrooms. We scope those requirements before demo so you know the real cost up front.
Most postwar tract homes in Citrus were built without insulation in the wall cavities, which is why bathrooms on exterior walls run freezing in winter and bake in summer. You can absolutely add insulation while the walls are open during a remodel, and we recommend it. It’s a low-cost addition that makes the room comfortable year-round, and it’s nearly impossible to do after the tile is set.
A full bathroom remodel in Citrus usually takes three to five weeks. The county inspection schedule is the variable. Inspections through EPIC-LA are scheduled online, and in our experience they’re typically available within a few days, but the schedule is less predictable than smaller city building divisions. We sequence the work so inspection waits don’t idle your job. A tub-to-shower conversion can finish in two to three weeks if the supply lines and drain are in good shape.
Usually yes, but we have to look at the wall layout first. If your bathroom shares a wall with a pre-seismic-code masonry chimney, and that wall turns out to be load-bearing, the county reviewer may require seismic anchoring or strapping before we can close the wall. We check this during the estimate, not after demo. Most tub-to-shower conversions in Citrus with chimney-adjacent bathrooms are still perfectly doable; you just need to know what the wall is doing before you open it. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come look.
Get Your Free Citrus Bathroom Remodeling Estimate
If you’re planning a bathroom remodel in Citrus, the smartest first step is a conversation with someone who knows LA County’s permitting path, the fire-zone code triggers, and the quirks of the local housing stock. That’s us. We’ll walk your bathroom, tell you what’s behind the walls, and give you a written estimate with every allowance and every price on paper before you commit. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, ask about our free second opinion offer.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Citrus since 1998.