How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Los Angeles in 2026?
Planning ranges by scope and by San Fernando Valley neighborhood, why waterproofing and plumbing drive the price, what needs a permit, and how long the bathroom is out of service.
Bathroom remodel cost in Los Angeles (2026): a refresh in the same layout $18K–$40K, a tub-to-shower conversion $22K–$52K, a primary bath renovation $35K–$95K+, depending on the neighborhood, the tile and fixtures and how much plumbing moves. Plan on 2–4 weeks of design and selections, then 3–6 weeks on site, the longer end for a gut primary bath with relocated plumbing.
The ranges are planning numbers from Right Image Builders' neighborhood pages; every bathroom we build is permitted, and the fixed price follows a free on-site estimate. Licensed general contractor, CSLB #1021284, based in Valley Glen.
A bathroom is the smallest room in the house and one of the most expensive per square foot, because almost everything in it is either waterproofing, plumbing or tile. The price is set less by the size of the room than by how much of the plumbing moves and how the shower is built.
Across Right Image Builders' San Fernando Valley pages, the 2026 planning ranges are:
| Scope | Planning range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh | $18,000–$40,000 | Same layout: new tile, vanity, toilet, fixtures, lighting, exhaust fan and paint; the tub or shower rebuilt in place. |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $22,000–$52,000 | The tub out, a walk-in shower on a properly sloped and waterproofed pan, frameless glass, a niche and a bench, with the drain and valve relocated as needed. |
| Primary bath renovation | $35,000–$95,000+ | A gut remodel with the plumbing relocated, a larger shower or a freestanding tub, a double vanity, heated floors, new lighting and ventilation, and often a wall moved to gain space. |
These are planning ranges, not bids. Tile and stone selections, fixtures, a curbless shower, relocated plumbing and the condition of the drains behind the wall decide where a bathroom lands inside its range.
Bathroom remodel cost by neighborhood
Each neighborhood page carries its own table. The 1950s baths of Van Nuys, Valley Glen and North Hollywood are small and built on slab; the primary baths of Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Encino are larger and expected to finish at a higher level, and Toluca Lake tops the Valley.
| Neighborhood | Refresh | Tub-to-Shower | Primary Bath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | $20K–$30K | $25K–$38K | $38K–$60K+ (Primary Renovation) |
| Encino | $25K–$38K | $32K–$48K | $48K–$85K+ (Luxury Primary) |
| North Hollywood | $18K–$28K | $22K–$35K | $35K–$55K+ (Primary Renovation) |
| Sherman Oaks | $22K–$32K | $28K–$42K | $42K–$70K+ (Spa Primary) |
| Studio City | $22K–$32K | $28K–$42K | $42K–$70K+ (Spa Primary) |
| Tarzana | $22K–$32K | $28K–$44K | $44K–$75K+ (Spa Primary Suite) |
| Toluca Lake | $28K–$40K (Premium Refresh) | $35K–$52K | $55K–$95K+ (Spa Primary) |
| Valley Glen | $18K–$28K | $22K–$35K | $35K–$55K+ (Primary Renovation) |
| Valley Village | $18K–$28K | $22K–$35K | $35K–$55K+ (Full Renovation) |
| Van Nuys | $18K–$28K | $22K–$35K | $35K–$55K+ (Primary Renovation) |
| Woodland Hills | $22K–$32K | $26K–$40K | $40K–$65K+ (Primary Renovation) |
What drives the price
1. Waterproofing and the shower
The shower pan, the slope, the waterproofing membrane and the glass are the part of the job that decides whether the bathroom is still dry in twenty years. A curbless shower adds a recessed or built-up floor so the slope works without a curb; on a slab floor that means cutting the slab.
2. Plumbing relocation
A refresh keeps every fixture where it is. Moving the toilet, the shower drain or the vanity means new drain lines under the floor, which on a slab means trenching the concrete and on a raised foundation means crawlspace work. Most 1940s–60s Valley houses also have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that are replaced while the walls are open.
3. Tile, stone and fixtures
Porcelain tile and a quartz vanity top are the middle of the market; marble, large-format slabs, mosaic floors, a freestanding tub and a thermostatic shower system move the number up.
4. Ventilation, electrical and heat
Every remodeled bathroom gets a properly ducted exhaust fan, GFCI-protected circuits and new lighting; heated floors and a dedicated circuit for a towel warmer or a bidet seat are common additions in primary baths.
5. Permits
Every bathroom we build is permitted: plumbing and electrical permits at minimum, a building permit when a wall moves or a window changes, through LADBS inside the City of Los Angeles or the City of Burbank in Burbank, with inspections at rough and final. Right Image Builders pulls and closes every permit.
How long a bathroom remodel takes
Plan on 2–4 weeks of design and selections, then 3–6 weeks on site: demolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspection, waterproofing, tile, glass, vanity, fixtures and paint. A refresh is the short end; a gut primary bath with relocated plumbing is the long end. When the house has a second bathroom, the family stays home.
How to get a real number
Request the free on-site estimate. We measure the room, check the drains, the supply lines and the floor structure, talk through the layout and the finish level, and give you an itemized fixed price in writing, with every trade, material and permit fee on its own line.
Frequently Asked
Questions
In 2026, a refresh in the same layout runs $18K–$40K, a tub-to-shower conversion $22K–$52K and a primary bath renovation $35K–$95K+ across the San Fernando Valley. After the free on-site estimate you get an itemized fixed price in writing.
$22K–$52K in 2026 across the Valley: the tub out, a walk-in shower on a sloped and waterproofed pan, frameless glass, a niche and a bench, with the drain and valve relocated as needed. A curbless shower on a slab floor adds the slab work.
The shower: waterproofing, the pan, the tile and the glass. Relocating plumbing is the second, especially on a slab floor, and tile and fixture selections decide the rest.
Yes for any plumbing or electrical change, and a building permit when a wall or a window changes, through LADBS inside the City of Los Angeles or the City of Burbank in Burbank. Every bathroom we build is permitted and inspected.
Plan on 2–4 weeks of design and selections, then 3–6 weeks on site, the longer end for a gut primary bath with relocated plumbing and custom tile.
Right Image Builders, a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1021284) based in Valley Glen, remodels bathrooms across Van Nuys, Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Burbank, Tarzana, Valley Village and Woodland Hills with one in-house crew under one fixed-price contract, with final payment only after your walkthrough. 5.0★ on Google (45 reviews) and 4.9★ on Angi (103 reviews).
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