Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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A typical bathroom remodel in Santa Monica runs $9,000-$28,000, with most walk-in shower conversions and vanity upgrades falling in the lower half of that range. We’re Rowan Construction Group, and our crews work Santa Monica regularly - from the Craftsman bungalows north of Montana Avenue to the newer townhomes off Lincoln Boulevard. Dispatch and scheduling run from our Los Angeles office, but the trucks that roll to Santa Monica carry the same documented photo record, written flat-price quotes, and signed change-order discipline we’ve used on 4,000-plus projects since 2007. Call (213) 652-7670 to schedule your free estimate.
Why Rowan Construction Group Los Angeles Is Santa Monica’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’ve delivered bathroom remodels across Santa Monica’s distinct neighborhoods - the 1920s courtyard apartments near Wilshire, the mid-century dingbats getting seismic retrofits along Pico, and the newer infill developments south of the 10. Santa Monica homeowners tend to read the three-star reviews and ask about permits before they ask about tile. We show them the license, the written scope, and the photo record from the last job on 14th Street.
Our Bathroom Remodeling team knows the local building department’s rhythm. Coastal Development Permits add a layer most inland contractors haven’t navigated. We’ve done it enough that we know the filing sequence that avoids the six-week stall.
A live person answers our phones 24/7. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Every visit produces a documented photo record - included, not an upgrade. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone starts. Under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, if it’s not done right, we make it right.
Bring a competitor’s written estimate. We’ll review it line by line at no charge.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Santa Monica
Full Bathroom Remodeling
Full gut-to-finish bathroom remodeling in Santa Monica demands upfront planning that inland jobs don’t. The Coastal Commission permit runs parallel with city approvals, and the all-electric reach code means your water heater, dryer, and any heated-floor system need electrical specs from day one. We quote these projects flat - $9,000 to $28,000 depending on square footage, fixture grade, and whether we’re moving walls or plumbing stacks. Our crew on a recent North of Montana job found original 1940s cast iron drain lines that had to be replaced before the Kohler fixtures went in. We documented it, wrote the change order, and the homeowner signed before we cut.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Santa Monica ranges from $4,500 to $12,000. The marine layer here keeps humidity high year-round, so waterproofing details matter more than in drier Culver City or Beverly Hills. We spec liquid-applied membranes with fabric reinforcement at seams, not sheet membranes that can delaminate where salt air penetrates exterior walls. In newer Santa Monica developments, we regularly replace builder-grade fiberglass surrounds with frameless glass enclosures and linear drains. One caution: Santa Monica’s all-electric code means steam generators must be sized for 240V circuits that many original electrical panels don’t have spare capacity for. We check the load calc before we quote.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000 in Santa Monica. The work seems straightforward until you open the floor. In a 1990s Sunset Park home under builder warranty, we discovered the existing shower drain couldn’t accept the linear drain the homeowners wanted. We wrote the change order, rerouted the plumbing, and kept the job under our $28,000 ceiling. For Santa Monica condos and townhomes, we verify HOA architectural rules before demolition starts. Stop-work orders are expensive.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation ranges from $800 to $3,000. Tile and fixture packages vary widely. We source KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Kohler and Toto fixtures, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops - fifty-plus vetted brands total, so the written quote uses real numbers, not placeholders. In Santa Monica’s salt-air environment, we avoid chrome-plated brass hardware on exterior-facing bathrooms; the corrosion rate near Ocean Avenue is measurable within three years. Brushed nickel or matte black finishes hold up.
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.
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We maintain sourcing relationships with KraftMaid, Wellborn, Kohler, Toto, Cambria, and Caesarstone, among fifty-plus vetted brands. For Santa Monica jobs, this means we’re not waiting three weeks for a vanity cabinet while your bathroom sits torn apart. We stock common Kohler valve bodies and Toto flush mechanisms locally, and our tile suppliers keep marine-grade epoxy grouts in inventory - the standard product in this market, not an upgrade. On a recent Ocean Park job, we replaced a builder-grade vanity with a KraftMaid semi-custom unit and paired it with a Caesarstone counter. The fixtures came from Kohler’s Santa Monica-adjacent distributor. Lead time: four days, not four weeks.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Santa Monica Homes
- Corroded structural connectors from salt air. In bathrooms within a few blocks of the shore, we regularly find rusted rebar and compromised wall ties behind tile. The marine layer here accelerates decay that wouldn’t show for decades inland. We document it with photos and specify stainless or epoxy-coated replacements.
- Gas-fired fixtures specified for an all-electric city. Contractors still default to natural gas tankless water heaters and gas steam generators. Santa Monica’s reach code bans gas infrastructure in major renovations. We catch this in the planning phase, not at permit review.
- HOA architectural review skipped on condo and townhome jobs. Newer Santa Monica developments - particularly the infill projects near Lincoln and the mixed-use buildings downtown - enforce strict design guidelines. We’ve seen stop-work orders issued after tile was already set. We verify approval before the first tool comes out.
- Asbestos and lead in pre-1978 buildings. Santa Monica’s dingbat apartments and older courtyard buildings frequently contain both. Disturbing them without abatement triggers EPA violations and city red tags. We test before we demo, and we build abatement into the written scope when needed.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Santa Monica, CA
We put the number in writing before anyone picks up a tool. Here’s what bathroom remodeling costs in Santa Monica’s current market:
| Service | Price Range in Santa Monica |
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| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 - $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 - $10,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 - $3,000 |
What moves you within these ranges: square footage, whether we’re moving plumbing or electrical, fixture grade, and whether the job triggers the Coastal Development Permit or can proceed under a standard city permit. Asbestos or lead abatement adds cost but isn’t optional. Every quote is flat, written, and includes a written scope and warranty. No change proceeds without a signed change order - the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed price since 2007. Call (213) 652-7670 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Santa Monica
Our crews work the full Westside corridor. We handle Bathroom Remodeling in Santa Monica and also serve Venice, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood. Each city has its own permitting rhythm - Venice shares Santa Monica’s coastal jurisdiction, while Culver City runs under standard LA County rules without the all-electric mandate. We know which is which.
Serving Santa Monica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
Not if you coordinate with the builder’s warranty department before work starts. In the Sunset Park neighborhood, we remodeled a 1990s builder-grade bathroom under a 10-year builder warranty by getting written approval for our scope before we touched the Kohler fixtures or KraftMaid vanity. We replaced the original 36-inch vanity and added a walk-in shower, but we documented every step to preserve coverage. Call (213) 652-7670 and we’ll review your warranty documents at no charge.
Most bathroom remodels need a Santa Monica city building permit; if the project is substantial enough to qualify as “development,” you’ll also need a Coastal Development Permit from the California Coastal Commission. The dual filing adds time but not mystery - we sequence the applications to avoid the six-week stall that catches contractors who file serially. Under The Haven Standard, permit costs are in your written quote, not a surprise. Call (213) 652-7670 and we’ll tell you which permits your specific job triggers.
Usually yes, but you need HOA architectural committee approval first. Many Santa Monica condos - particularly the newer infill developments - have binding design guidelines that specify fixture types, tile colors, or glass enclosure styles. We’ve seen stop-work orders issued after demolition because the board hadn’t signed off. We verify approval before we schedule demolition. The conversion itself runs $3,500-$10,000. Call (213) 652-7670 to review your HOA documents.
Santa Monica’s reach code bans natural gas infrastructure in new construction and major additions, so any bathroom remodel that triggers “major alteration” rules must use electric water heating, heating, and drying. This means tankless gas water heaters are out. Steam generators must be 240V electric units, which may require panel upgrades. We check your electrical load capacity during the estimate phase, not after permits are pulled. This code doesn’t exist in Culver City or West LA. Call (213) 652-7670 and we’ll assess your electrical situation.
A typical full bathroom remodel in Santa Monica costs $9,000-$28,000, with most walk-in shower-focused renovations falling in the $12,000-$18,000 range. Small bathrooms run $5,000-$12,000. Coastal permits, abatement, and electrical upgrades can push toward the high end. We deliver a flat written price before work starts - always, under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard. Call (213) 652-7670 for your free estimate.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Santa Monica since 2007.