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Most full bathroom remodels in Montebello run between $9,000 and $28,000 depending on the size of the room, whether you’re moving plumbing, and what kind of finishes you choose. We’ve worked in the 90640 zip code long enough to know that the homes up on the hillsides and the ones down on the flats each come with their own set of challenges, and we plan for them before the first hammer swings. If you own a mid-century home in Montebello and you’re tired of looking at the same cracked tile every morning, call us at (877) 610-1318. Tom Barrett answers his own phone, and estimates are free.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Montebello’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re a family-run operation, not a franchise. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews that show up in Montebello. When you hire us, the name on the truck is the name of the man who will walk your job site, check the waterproofing, and sign off before the last piece of trim goes up. That matters in a city like Montebello where word travels fast and a contractor’s reputation is built one street at a time.
Homeowners here have told us more than once that they’d been burned before, quoted one number on the phone and handed a different bill at the door. Our answer to that never changes: every scope, every allowance, and every price change arrives as a written change order before any work happens. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why we pull permits on every eligible job in Montebello and don’t consider them optional. We publish Tom’s name, our address, and our license number. Look it up before you sign anything.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Montebello
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full remodel means we take the room down to the studs in most Montebello homes, especially the 1950s and 60s builds where we regularly find water damage hiding behind old tile and plastic shower surrounds. We rebuild with modern waterproofing, new subfloor where it’s needed, and fixtures you’ll actually enjoy using. A full bathroom remodel in Montebello typically lands between $9,000 and $28,000, with the bigger number usually reflecting moved plumbing, custom tile, or a larger footprint.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Plenty of clients in Montebello tell us they want to ditch the bathtub they never use and gain a walk-in shower that’s easier to step into. We build these with Schluter waterproofing systems and proper slope so water goes where it should. Walk-in shower installation in Montebello runs $4,500 to $12,000, and the price depends largely on whether we’re converting a tub space or expanding the footprint.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
This is one of the most common jobs we do in Montebello’s post-war tract homes. The original cast-iron tubs are heavy, stained, and often sitting on substandard framing. We remove them, address any rot underneath, and install a walk-in shower with a low-profile threshold that works well for people planning to stay in their homes as they age. A tub-to-shower conversion in Montebello averages $3,500 to $10,000, and most are done within two weeks.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Some projects don’t need a full gut. Maybe the layout works, but the vanity is falling apart and the tile looks like 1987. We handle that too. Vanity installation in Montebello runs $800 to $3,000, and we can source Grohe fixtures or whatever brand you’ve had your eye on. We’ll help you pick tile that won’t look dated in five years, and we’ll install it with the same waterproofing standards we use on our full remodels.
If you’re also thinking about other parts of the house, our Bathroom Remodeling team handles kitchens, additions, and more. And while we’re on the roof, our Roofing in Montebello crew is often in the same neighborhoods fixing vent flashings that have leaked into bathroom ceilings. We also see a lot of moisture damage around old windows, and our Windows & Doors in Montebello service can replace those frames before they rot out the wall cavity.
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 Montebello
We stock and install materials you can look up, not mystery brands off the back of a van. In Montebello bathrooms, we work regularly with Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe and Sterling fixtures, and GAF when a bathroom remodel touches attic insulation or a vent boot. Because we’re in Montebello often, we can usually get parts and materials same-week, which keeps a two-week project from turning into a two-month one.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Montebello Homes
Montebello’s housing stock is mostly post-WWII tract homes built between the late 1940s and the 1970s, and they share a handful of recurring issues in bathrooms.
- Substandard original framing. Many of these homes went up fast, and the framing behind the tile was never meant to hold the weight of modern stone or large-format porcelain. We regularly find joists notched too deep or spaced too far apart and have to reinforce them before we can set a new shower pan.
- Water damage from failed tile surrounds. The original mud-set tile from the 1950s eventually cracks, and decades of slow seepage rot the studs and subfloor behind it. By the time the grout looks bad, the damage underneath is usually much worse.
- Outdated electrical in the bathroom. A surprising number of Montebello homes still have ungrounded circuits near water, and some don’t have GFCI protection where code now requires it. We include electrical evaluation in every bathroom remodel and won’t leave a room that isn’t safe.
- Moisture and ventilation problems. Montebello sits inland where summer temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees hotter than the coast, and bathrooms without proper exhaust fans collect humidity fast. That leads to peeling paint, mold in the corners, and swollen drywall. We address ventilation as part of every remodel.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Montebello, CA
A full bathroom remodel in Montebello runs $9,000 to $28,000. Small bathroom remodels fall between $5,000 and $12,000. Walk-in shower installation ranges from $4,500 to $12,000. A tub-to-shower conversion is $3,500 to $10,000. Shower replacement alone lands between $3,000 and $8,500. Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000.
What moves the number? Moving plumbing costs more than keeping fixtures in the same place. Frameless glass enclosures cost more than a curtain rod, and they should. Custom tile and Schluter waterproofing cost more than a fiberglass surround, and they last longer. If you’re considering a project, call (877) 610-1318. The estimate is free, it’s in writing, and it won’t change unless you change the scope, in which case you’ll get a written change order before we touch anything.
Key Takeaways
- Full bathroom remodels in Montebello run $9,000 to $28,000; smaller jobs start around $3,500.
- Homes in Montebello’s 90640 zip code are mostly post-WWII builds that frequently hide water damage and substandard framing behind original tile.
- We pull permits on every eligible job. We don’t treat them as optional.
- Every price change is a written change order before the work happens. No surprises at the end.
- Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published. Verify us before you sign.
We Also Serve Cities Near Montebello
Our crews work throughout the eastern Los Angeles Basin, including Montebello and the surrounding communities of Pico Rivera, South San Gabriel, East Los Angeles, and Monterey Park. If you’re just outside the city line, give us a call and we’ll let you know next available dates.
Serving Montebello, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montebello 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 Montebello
A full bathroom remodel in Montebello typically costs between $9,000 and $28,000. Smaller jobs like a tub-to-shower conversion run $3,500 to $10,000. The final number depends on whether you move plumbing, what materials you pick, and what condition the framing is in once we open the walls. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate. No trip charge inside the county.
We work across all of Montebello, zip code 90640, from the flats near Whittier Boulevard up into the hillside areas north of the Pomona Freeway, and we also handle Montebello Driveway & Pavers projects. Our crews know the streets here, and we coordinate scheduling from our Los Angeles office so someone’s not far when you need us.
Not unless you ask for something different, and even then you’ll see it in writing first. If we open a wall and find rotted framing or an old electrical panel that doesn’t meet code, we’ll document it, show you what we found, and issue a written change order before any additional work proceeds. No surprise invoices. That’s not how Tom runs a job.
Yes. We pull permits on every eligible job, including bathroom remodels where plumbing, electrical, or structural work is involved. Some contractors in the area treat permits as optional or worse, act like they’re doing you a favor by skipping them. The truth is, the permit inspector works for you. We want that third pair of eyes on our work.
Every bathroom remodel we complete carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. We’ve been in business since 1998, and we plan on being the contractor your neighbors call after they see your bathroom.
Get Your Free Bathroom Remodeling Estimate in Montebello
If you’re ready to talk about your bathroom, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll come out, take a look, and put together a written estimate with real numbers. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received from another contractor. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount. No pressure, no nonsense, just a straight answer about what your bathroom needs and what it will cost.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Montebello and the surrounding communities.