What is involved in updating an older bathroom in Anaheim?

Much of Anaheim's housing dates from the 1950s to the 1970s, and many of those bathrooms have original tile or several rounds of patching. Older tile is often set in a thick mortar bed, which makes demolition slower and heavier than removing a modern surround. Once the walls are open, we can see the condition of the framing and pipes. Old galvanized pipe and past leaks around the tub are common finds. We show you what we find and price any added work before doing it, and new waterproofing goes in behind the new tile.

Small rooms need careful planning. Many of these baths have a compact floor plan with the tub, toilet and sink already close together, and those locations stay put, because moving a drain requires a permit, which is outside the projects we take on. You can still gain a lot. A wall-mounted or narrower vanity opens up floor space, a recessed niche replaces a shower caddy, large-format porcelain tile means fewer grout lines to scrub, and a glass panel instead of a curtain keeps light moving through the room.

Two practical questions come up in these homes. First, if this is the only bathroom, plan where everyone will shower during the 8 to 12 days of work, and tell us so we can sequence the job around it. Second, tell us your home's age when you request an estimate, because homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint under newer coats. Painted surfaces may need testing before any scraping or sanding, and we walk you through the options before work starts. The free consultation ends with a written estimate.