Van Nuys, California

Bathroom Remodeling in Van Nuys, CA

Bathroom Remodeling in Van Nuys, CA from American Reliable Construction & Remodeling, a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1155602) headquartered on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. We design, permit and build the project, with permits handled and one coordinator on site. For a free in-home estimate and a written, itemized quote, call (877) 702-6180.

CSLB #1155602 · Licensed, bonded & insured · BBB Accredited · A- Rating · 5.0 on Google (26 reviews)

Bathroom Remodeling project by American Reliable Construction & Remodeling, illustrating our remodeling services

The post-war ranch and tract homes that define Van Nuys were typically built with one modest hall bathroom and, in later models, a small three-quarter bath off the primary bedroom. After sixty or seventy years, those rooms carry the same handful of issues: original galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains near the end of their service life, tile set over mortar beds that have cracked, and ventilation that was an afterthought. A proper remodel here is as much about the plumbing and waterproofing behind the tile as the finishes in front of it.

Van Nuys also has one of the Valley’s deepest stocks of duplexes and small multifamily buildings, where a bathroom remodel is often the highest-return upgrade between tenants. American Reliable Construction & Remodeling handles both from our nearby Sherman Oaks office: design, material selection, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and the full LADBS permit and inspection process under one written, itemized estimate.

Because these homes sit on concrete slabs, moving a toilet or shower means cutting and patching the slab to reach the drain lines — real work, but routine for a crew that does it weekly. We locate the existing drains, confirm the new layout is buildable, and include the slab work in the estimate so there are no mid-project surprises.

American Reliable Construction & Remodeling, Inc. is a licensed California general contractor (CSLB #1155602), bonded, insured and BBB Accredited (A- Rating). Warranty available. Call for details.

Planning range

Typical investment for a Los Angeles bathroom remodel

  • $12,000–$22,000 budget bathroom
  • $22,000–$45,000 mid-range remodel
  • $45,000–$100,000+ high-end or primary bath

Room size, plumbing moves, waterproofing, tile and fixture selections move the price.

Every home is different — your written estimate is itemized after a free in-home visit.

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Decisions We Walk You Through
Tub or walk-in shower in the hall bath
In Van Nuys ranch homes with a single tub, we generally recommend keeping one bathtub for resale and converting the primary bath to a walk-in shower. Where the home has two tubs, converting one is an easy call.
Repair the plumbing you cannot see
Once walls are open, replacing galvanized supply and tired cast-iron drains is far cheaper than returning after a leak. We camera and assess the lines during the estimate and price replacement into the proposal where it is genuinely due.
Waterproofing as the non-negotiable
Tile is not waterproof — the membrane behind it is. We use modern sheet or liquid membranes with properly sloped pans and flood-test showers before tile. This is where cheap bathroom remodels fail, and where we do not cut.
Rental-grade versus owner-grade finishes
For duplex and fourplex units, we specify porcelain tile, solid-surface or quartz counters and commercial-grade fixtures that survive turnover. Owner-occupied baths can justify natural stone and custom vanities; we price both directions clearly.
Permits & Inspections in Van Nuys
  • Van Nuys is part of the City of Los Angeles; bathroom permits are issued by LADBS, often through the Van Nuys district office.
  • Moving fixtures, adding circuits or altering walls requires a permit and inspections; like-for-like fixture swaps in place generally do not.
  • Water-heater and efficiency upgrades follow CalGreen and City of Los Angeles conservation standards, verified at final inspection.
  • We prepare drawings, submit for plan check and schedule every inspection. Requirements change; we confirm them with LADBS before finalizing your estimate.

Timeline

A Van Nuys hall bath typically takes three to five weeks of construction once demolition begins; a primary bath with layout changes runs five to eight. Design, selections and LADBS plan check come first. Rental-unit remodels are scheduled tightly around vacancy. You receive a written schedule before we begin.

Customer Reviews

What homeowners say

5.0 · 26 Google reviews
5.0 on Yelp

“I didn't think a bathroom could make that much of a difference until this one was finished. We kept the design pretty timeless with a walk in shower, porcelain tile, and a wood vanity, and it completely changed the feel of the space. It feels cleaner, more open, and just a lot more enjoyable to use every day.”

Dr White
Bathroom Remodel

“We recently completed a room addition along with a full roof customization, and the results are amazing. The team was professional, organized, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. The new room looks like it has always been part of the house, and the new roof was installed perfectly. Highly recommend their services!”

Charline
Room Addition & Roofing

“Great experience with American Reliable Construction & Remodeling. They helped us with our ADU from start to finish and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The team was professional, responsive, and delivered quality work. Highly recommend!”

Ariel
ADU Construction

Planning bathroom remodeling in Van Nuys?

We'll visit the property, answer the permit and layout questions, and put a written, itemized estimate in your hands — free, no obligation.

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Published 2026 planning ranges are $12,000–$22,000 for a budget bathroom, $22,000–$45,000 for a mid-range remodel, and $45,000–$100,000+ for a high-end or primary bath. Room size, plumbing moves, waterproofing, tile and fixture selections move the price. Every home is different — your written estimate is itemized after a free in-home visit.

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