Bathroom Remodeling in San Diego

A tub or shower change, or the whole room

Bathtub and shower installation and removal is on our plumbing list, so a job that only changes the tub or the shower can stay that size. A full remodel takes the room back to the framing and rebuilds the layout, the plumbing, the wiring and the finishes.

Tub to walk-in shower

Converting a tub to a walk-in shower is a remodel rather than a swap. The drain and the valve move, the waterproofing changes, and often the floor does too.

Behind the walls

Once the walls are open, the old piping and wiring are in view. That is the moment to deal with a failing supply line, add circuits or move a fixture, rather than reopening the wall later. Hot and cold water repairs and reroutes are on our plumbing list, and electrical is in house too.

Signs it is time

• Leaks, soft spots in the floor, or water staining on the ceiling below.
• Mold or peeling paint that comes back after cleaning, which often points at ventilation.
• A tub that no longer suits how the room is used.
• Cracked tile, failing grout or worn fixtures.
• Too few outlets, or outlets in the wrong place.

How the work runs

• Planning. Layout, fixtures and finishes.
• Demolition and rough-in. The old room comes out, and the piping and wiring are run for the new layout.
• Waterproofing and closing in. The wet areas are waterproofed, then the walls are closed and the tile and flooring go in.
• Finishing. Fixtures are set and connected, and the plumbing and electrical are finished.

What to expect

• Call or send the form. Say whether it is the tub or shower only, or the whole room.
• Site visit. General construction and plumbing usually start with a site visit.
• The work, sequenced across the trades in the order above.