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Bathroom remodeling · Pacific Palisades

Bathrooms that feel like
they were always there.

Pacific Palisades bathroom remodeling from a cosmetic refresh to a full spa suite addition. 18 years in the Palisades. CSLB #982386. We handle permits, structural changes, and everything in between.

340+
Projects completedIn Pacific Palisades
18yrs
In the PalisadesOne neighborhood
5
Average ratingGoogle · Yelp · Houzz
$40K–$200K+
Typical Palisades range
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License
CSLB #982386 · Active
Class B General Contractor
Experience
18 Years in the Palisades
Bathroom remodeling specialists
Ratings
5★ · 107 Reviews
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Coverage
Permits Handled
LADBS · HOA · Coastal Commission
Parent Company
4 Seasons Remodeling
4scd.com · Est. 2008
Bathroom Remodel Budget Tiers — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
How to budget your project

What does a bathroom remodel cost in Pacific Palisades?

Budget ranges in the Palisades are wider than national guides suggest. Labor runs 30–50% above average, and material expectations are significantly higher. Here is an honest breakdown of what each tier actually delivers in this market.

Tier 1
$40K–$65K
Cosmetic refresh — same layout, updated look
New tile, new fixtures, new vanity, updated shower glass. No structural changes, no plumbing relocation. Fast and impactful.
  • New floor and wall tile
  • New vanity and countertop
  • New fixtures and hardware
  • New shower glass enclosure
  • Updated lighting
Timeline: 6–10 weeks
Tier 2
$75K–$120K
Full gut remodel — same footprint, everything new
Stripped to studs and subfloor. New waterproofing, custom shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, new lighting design.
  • Full demo and waterproofing system
  • Custom walk-in shower with frameless glass
  • Freestanding soaking tub
  • Double floating vanity with stone tops
  • Heated tile floors
Timeline: 10–16 weeks
Tier 4
$200K+
Spa suite — full footprint expansion, all luxury
Significant square footage addition. Walk-in shower with steam, soaking tub, makeup station, custom millwork, integrated audio and lighting. Common in Riviera and Highlands properties.
  • Full room addition or major expansion
  • Steam shower with multiple heads
  • Custom millwork and built-ins
  • Walk-in closet integration
  • Automated lighting and audio
  • Timeline: 18–26 weeks

    Not sure which tier fits your project? We visit your bathroom, understand what you want, and give you an honest cost estimate — at no charge and no obligation.

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    Bathroom Remodeling Services — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
    What we do

    Every type of bathroom renovation in the Palisades

    From a primary suite spa transformation to a second bathroom refresh — we handle every scope, every permit, and every finish selection. One contractor, one contact, from design through final inspection.

    Primary bathroom spa suite remodel Pacific Palisades walk-in shower freestanding tub
    Most requested · Primary bathroom remodel

    Primary Suite & Spa Bathrooms

    The most impactful bathroom remodel in any Palisades home. A fully designed primary suite bathroom — walk-in shower, freestanding tub, custom vanity, integrated lighting, heated floors — changes how you experience your home every morning.

    • Walk-in shower — custom mortar bed, linear drain, frameless glass, multiple fixtures
    • Freestanding soaking tub — positioned for views where possible
    • Double floating vanity — stone tops, integrated lighting, custom storage
    • Heated tile floors — electric radiant system, programmable thermostat
    • Permits handled — LADBS and HOA review as needed
    Discuss your primary bath
    Full gut remodel

    Complete Bathroom Renovation

    Everything stripped to studs and subfloor. New waterproofing system (Schluter or RedGard), new tile, new plumbing fixtures, new lighting, new ventilation. Done right, built to last decades.

    • Full demo and subfloor prep
    • Waterproofing membrane system
    • Custom tile work — any format
    • Complete plumbing and electrical
    Room addition · Spa suite

    Spa Suite Addition

    Expand your primary bathroom into adjacent closet or bedroom space. We handle the structural work, permits, and full spa-level finish — steam shower, soaking tub, custom millwork, integrated audio.

    • Structural wall modifications with permits
    • Steam shower and multi-head systems
    • Custom millwork and built-in storage
    • Walk-in closet integration
    Guest & secondary bathrooms

    Guest & Secondary Bath Remodels

    A beautifully renovated guest bath makes an impression. New tile, new vanity, new shower — done cleanly and efficiently. We treat every bathroom in your home with the same attention we give the primary suite.

    • Full refresh or gut remodel
    • Tub-to-shower conversions
    • Powder room transformations
    • ADA-accessible designs available
    Plumbing relocation · Structural

    Layout Reconfiguration

    Moving a toilet, relocating the shower, changing the tub position — these changes require opening the floor, rerouting drains, and on a slab-on-grade home, cutting concrete. We handle all of it in-house.

    • Slab cutting and drain relocation
    • Plumbing permit and inspection
    • Structural changes where needed
    • HOA review handled
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    How it works

    Your bathroom remodel,
    from first call to final tile

    We manage every step — design, permits, material selection, construction, and final inspection. You have one point of contact throughout.

    1
    Week 1 · Free
    Site visit & consultation
    We visit your bathroom, understand your goals, assess the existing conditions (subfloor, plumbing, electrical), and give you an honest budget range. No charge, no obligation.
    Free · No obligation
    2
    Weeks 2–4
    Design & material selection
    Layout, tile selection, fixture specifications, vanity design, lighting plan. We guide you through every decision with samples and 3D renderings where needed. Finishes ordered before permits are submitted.
    Selections made before demo starts
    3
    Weeks 3–7
    Permits (where required)
    Structural changes, plumbing relocations, and electrical panel work all require permits. We handle LADBS submission, plan check, and HOA review simultaneously — not sequentially.
    Parallel submissions where applicable
    4
    Construction phase
    Demo, rough work & tile
    Full demo, subfloor prep, waterproofing system, rough plumbing and electrical, backer board, tile installation. Every stage inspected before the next begins. No cutting corners on waterproofing — ever.
    Waterproofing inspected before tile
    5
    Final phase
    Fixtures, finishes & handover
    Vanity installation, fixture trim, glass enclosure, mirrors, lighting, hardware. Final LADBS inspection where required. We do a complete walkthrough with you before we consider the job done.
    Walkthrough before we leave
    Common questions

    Everything homeowners ask
    before they start

    These are the questions we hear every week from Pacific Palisades homeowners planning a bathroom remodel.

    A cosmetic refresh (Tier 1) takes 6–10 weeks from start to finish. A full gut remodel (Tier 2) takes 10–16 weeks. A remodel with layout changes or structural work (Tier 3–4) takes 14–26 weeks. The biggest variable is whether permits are required — structural changes, plumbing relocations, and electrical panel upgrades all need permits, which add 3–6 weeks. Material lead times (custom tile, specialty fixtures) also affect the timeline significantly.
    Not always. A cosmetic refresh that does not move plumbing, add structural changes, or alter electrical does not require a permit. However, any plumbing relocation, structural modification, or electrical panel work requires a LADBS permit. If your home is in the Riviera or another HOA-governed community, the HOA may also require architectural review for certain bathroom changes. We confirm permit requirements during the site visit before any work begins.
    The most common surprises: subfloor damage discovered when old tile is removed ($1,500–$6,000 to repair); galvanized plumbing that must be replaced during any plumbing work; inadequate ventilation requiring a new exhaust duct run; and slab cutting costs when drain positions need to move on a concrete slab foundation ($3,000–$8,000). We build a contingency into every estimate to account for these — and we are transparent about what we find when demo begins.
    Yes — and it is one of the highest-impact ways to upgrade a Palisades primary bathroom without a full room addition. Borrowing 40–80 sq ft from an adjacent closet or small bedroom can transform a standard bathroom into a genuine spa suite. The wall between them may or may not be load-bearing — a structural engineer assessment ($1,500–$3,000) is required before design is finalized. We coordinate the structural engineer and permit process as part of the project scope.
    Large-format tile (24×48 or larger) is the most popular choice in Palisades bathrooms right now — it reads as more seamless, creates a spa-like continuity, and photographs beautifully. Warm stone looks (travertine, warm limestone, or porcelain that mimics natural stone) work well with the California light and the warm-toned palette of most Palisades homes. Marble looks remain popular for primary baths. We have sample boards of our most-selected tile options and can bring them to your home during the consultation.
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    Ready to start your project?

    Your bathroom, done beautifully.

    Every bathroom remodel we do starts with a free site visit where we look at your space, understand what you want, and give you an honest budget range. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a clear picture of what it will cost and how long it will take.

    License
    CSLB #982386
    Classification
    Class B GC
    Experience
    18 yrs · Palisades
    Rating
    5★ · 107 reviews
    ★★★★★

    "Our primary bath went from a 1970s eyesore to something out of a design magazine. The team handled every decision, every permit, every tile line. We barely had to do anything except approve the final choices."

    J
    Jennifer K.
    The Riviera · Primary bath remodel · $142,000
    ★★★★★

    "We borrowed space from the closet next door and ended up with a spa that genuinely competes with five-star hotels. The structural work was seamless — you would never know there used to be a wall there."

    R
    Robert M.
    Marquez Knolls · Spa suite addition · $198,000
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