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Choosing a Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Los Angeles County

Choosing a bathroom remodeling contractor in LA County

70.3% of housing units in Los Angeles County were built before 1980 (Census, 2020–2024), so ask about older-home issues first.

Updated Sources: US Census ACS

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, white vanity and green plants
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Los Angeles County at a glance

Share of housing units built before 1980, Los Angeles County
70.3%
Median year a home was built, Los Angeles County
1965
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied, Los Angeles County
45.9%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates · data as of

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What do permits say a bathroom remodel costs?

From City of LA building permits, last 12 months. Not a contract price. How we calculate this

Declared values on City of Los Angeles building permits, last 12 months. The dataset covers the City of Los Angeles only, so treat it as a regional reference for Los Angeles County. A declared value is what the permit states, not your contract price. How we calculate this.

$14,000median declared value

Middle half of 3,001 permits Median

Every lot is different. A local contractor can price your project.

Source: LA Department of Building and Safety, Building Permits Issued 2020 to Present (data.lacity.org), permits on one- and two-family homes issued to ; fire rebuilds excluded. ZIP medians need 20+ permits.

How to compare bathroom remodeling contractors

How to compare bathroom remodeling contractors

  1. Check the license status with the CSLB

    70.3% of housing units in Los Angeles County were built before 1980 (Census, 2020–2024). Search the contractor's name on the CSLB (Contractors State License Board) website. Check that the license is active and that the business name matches the one on your quote.

  2. Ask about plans and permits

    Ask who prepares the plans and who pulls the permit with your city. Confirm that the contractor will handle inspections and that the permit is in place before demolition starts.

  3. Check references and recent similar work

    Ask for references and recent bathroom jobs that are similar to yours. Ask to see the work in person if you can.

  4. Get a written contract

    Make sure the contract lists the scope of work, the timeline, the materials and the change-order process. Read it fully before you sign.

  5. Agree a payment schedule tied to progress

    Agree a payment schedule tied to completed work. Do not pay far ahead of the work. Keep receipts and written records of every payment.

  6. Keep records of changes

    Write down every change to the plan, its cost and its effect on the schedule. Approve changes in writing before the work is done.

  7. Ask about older-home issues

    In older homes, ask how the contractor handles galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains. Ask how they check for hidden water damage under old tile, how they plan ventilation, and whether they test for lead-based paint in homes built before 1978 and for possible asbestos in old tile or adhesive.

Local facts for your bathroom project

Local facts for your bathroom project

Local numbers for Los Angeles County, each with its source and date.

Bathroom remodel permits issued in the City of Los Angeles, all property types1
3,996 permits
  1. 1 LA Department of Building and Safety, Building Permits Issued 2020 to Present (data.lacity.org) · data as of

Common questions about choosing a bathroom remodeling contractor

How do I check a contractor's license in California?

Search for the contractor on the CSLB (Contractors State License Board) website and check that the license status is active. Check that the name and business on the license match the company that will do your work.

Who pulls the permit for a bathroom remodel?

Ask who pulls the permit. In the City of Los Angeles, the Department of Building and Safety issued 3,996 permits for bathroom remodels in the last 12 months, so permit work is common. Get a clear answer on who files, who pays and who schedules inspections.

What should a bathroom remodel contract include?

Get a written contract that lists the scope of work, the timeline and how changes are priced and approved. Timelines vary by project, so ask how delays and change orders will be handled.

How should payments work on a remodel?

Agree a payment schedule tied to completed work. Avoid paying far ahead of the work. Keep records of every payment and every approved change.

What should I check in an older home before a bathroom remodel?

Homes in older neighborhoods can have galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains, hidden water damage under old tile, weak ventilation, lead-based paint and possible asbestos in old tile or adhesive. About 70.3% of housing units in Los Angeles County were built before 1980, so ask how a contractor will check for these. These are things to check, not certainties for every house.

What should owners of rental homes ask?

If you own a rental, plan the work around tenant schedules and tell your contractor about access times early. Owners of rentals should also ask how the project affects the unit while it is in use. Timelines vary by project.

Recent work by a contractor in our network

Photos from the contractor's own projects, used with permission. Captions name the type of work.

  • Marble bathroom with a freestanding tub and glass shower
    Primary bathroom
  • Guest bathroom with large tiles, black vanity and mirror
    Guest bathroom
  • Dark-tiled bathroom with a floating vanity and frameless glass
    Bathroom in an ADU
  • Bright primary bathroom with a freestanding tub and wood vanity
    Primary bathroom
  • White walk-in shower with a built-in niche
    Guest walk-in shower
  • Bathroom vanity with a backlit mirror in a new unit
    Addition / ADU bathroom

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  • Marble bathroom with a freestanding tub and glass shower
  • Guest bathroom with large tiles, black vanity and mirror
  • Dark-tiled bathroom with a floating vanity and frameless glass

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