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Bathroom Remodeling

Designed with intention. Built to endure.

Real Deal Builders delivers bathroom remodels of every scale, from a powder room or guest bath to a complete master bathroom remodel.

Whether you are refreshing finishes, converting a tub to a walk in shower, expanding the space, or reimagining the layout, we run the job from start to finish, with our own crews and licensed specialists where the work calls for them.

The difference is in what you do not see. Proper waterproofing, quality substrates, clean plumbing behind the wall, and careful installation are the foundation of a bathroom that lasts.

From tile and vanities to fixtures and finishes, every element is chosen and set so the finished room reads as one space.

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Hall bathroom with a white double vanity, two undermount sinks, and a tub surround and floor in gray marble look tile

The short version

Bathroom remodeling at a glance

Timeline
We plan 2 to 5 weeks, by size, selections and the approval path
Trades we manage
Demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, waterproofing, tile, vanity, paint, glass
Permits
Coordinated when required for plumbing, electrical, shower or tub moves, and layout changes
Typical scope
Powder room update to a full master bathroom remodel with a new layout

Our work

Before and after

Real jobs, photographed on site. Drag a photo to compare. Each pair is lined up and cropped to the same frame, and the finished photos are not retouched.

The same hall bathroom finished, with a tiled tub surround, gray marble look floor tile, and a white double vanityHall bathroom gutted to the studs, with a bare subfloor and the window at the far endDemo dayAfter

Hall bath remodel

Demo day: walls open to the studs and the subfloor bare. Slide to see the finished room.

Tub, tile, vanity, fixtures

The same shower stall with a new white and gray hex mosaic floor and a square drainShower stall with a stained fiberglass pan and a round drainBeforeAfter

Shower floor rebuild

The stained fiberglass pan came out for a hex mosaic floor and a square drain. The wall tile stayed.

Shower pan, mosaic floor, drain

The same shower finished in vertical navy tile with a white mosaic floorShower bay as open framing with insulation, a window, and a black waterproofed baseBeforeAfter

Walk in shower

From open framing to vertical navy tile walls and a white mosaic floor.

Framing to finish, wall tile, mosaic floor

The same bathroom with the shower tiled in white subway tile and a blue patterned floorBathroom as open framing with exposed pipes and wiring and a window in the shower bayBeforeAfter

Shower and bath floor

From open framing to white subway tile and a patterned tile floor. The shower pan was still covered when this was shot.

Subway tile, patterned floor tile

The same shower with large white wall tile, two glass mosaic niches, and a hex mosaic floorShower with backer board walls, two framed niche openings, and a fresh mortar bedBeforeAfter

Tiled shower with niches

Backer board and a mortar bed, then large wall tile, two glass mosaic niches, and a hex mosaic floor.

Wall tile, two niches, mosaic floor

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The process

What makes a bathroom last

Behind the Tile

A bathroom that lasts starts beneath the surface. Proper waterproofing, a reinforced cement base, sealed corners, the correct slope in the shower pan, ventilation sized to the room, and properly finished joints are what protect the space from moisture over time.

We give the hidden layers the same attention as the finishes you see. Quality is not only how a bathroom looks. It is how it holds up years later.

Thoughtful Layouts. Purposeful Upgrades.

Whether it is converting a tub to a walk in shower, adding a double vanity, relocating plumbing, or moving up to large format tile, we plan every change with the whole room in mind.

In a master bathroom that can mean a full redesign, a new layout, a bigger shower, a double vanity, lighting, mirrors, and finishes. In a guest bath or powder room a focused update often delivers everything the space needs without unnecessary construction. We help you invest where it matters, so the money lands where you actually use the room.

Shower wall waterproofing cross section Left to right: wall studs, backer board, waterproofing membrane, thinset, tile, grout. The membrane is the layer that keeps water out of the framing. Shower wall, cross section The membrane is what keeps the wall dry Water 1 2 3 4 5 Framing Water side 1 · Wall studs The structural framing. Keeping it dry is essential. 2 · Backer board Cement or fiber board. Fastened to studs to spec. 3 · Waterproofing membrane The critical moisture barrier. Keeps water out. Sheet or liquid applied over backer. 4 · Thinset mortar The bonding layer that sets tile to the membrane. 5 · Tile & Grout The finished surface. Beautiful and durable.Not waterproof on its own. One layer of the system. Skip the membrane and the pretty tile becomes a wall repair a few years on.
Scroll or swipe to see the full diagram. What actually stops a shower from leaking. A shower is a wet room, and the layer that keeps water out of your framing is the waterproofing membrane, not the tile. Cross section, framing on the left, tile on the right, with the membrane called out as the layer that does the real job.

Our full bathroom remodeling scope

From the framing to the final finish, every layer is planned for long term performance, and all of it sits under one contract and one schedule.

  • Complete bathroom and master bathroom remodels: walkthrough to final punch list
  • Tub and shower upgrades: bathtub replacement, new showers, tub to shower conversion
  • Walk in showers: tub removal, a properly built pan, waterproofing, tile, and finish work
  • Vanities and fixtures: single or double sink, with plumbing and electrical coordinated
  • Tile and stone: shower walls, floors, backsplashes, and wainscot
  • Flooring: porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank, and other selected materials
  • Plumbing and electrical: fixture relocations, lighting, and dedicated circuits coordinated where required
  • Ventilation: an exhaust fan sized to the room, to control moisture
  • Waterproofing: a membrane system throughout the wet areas, installed as one assembly

Our work

Recent work

From first call to final walkthrough

A clear process. A better experience.

  1. 01

    Site Consultation

    We visit your home or property, listen to your goals, assess the space, and establish the scope of work.

  2. 02

    Detailed Proposal

    You receive a written scope and a fixed price before any construction begins.

  3. 03

    Expert Coordination

    We coordinate every trade and phase in the proper sequence, with one dedicated point of contact keeping the project moving.

  4. 04

    Final Walkthrough

    We review the completed work with you, address any final details, and make sure everything meets the Real Deal standard before we close the project.

Cities we serve

Real Deal Builders delivers this service across the twenty cities we serve, from the Santa Clarita Valley into the San Fernando Valley. These pages cover the work city by city.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions we hear most often, answered plainly. If your question is not here, call us and we will answer it the same way.

Do you do full bathroom remodels or just cosmetic updates?

Both. We do full bathroom remodeling that changes the layout, converts a tub to a walk in shower, and rebuilds the plumbing under the room, and we also handle lighter cosmetic updates that swap tile, vanity, and fixtures over the existing footprint. We tell you which one fits your bath.

Can you convert a tub to a walk in shower?

Yes. Walk in shower conversions are a regular part of our master bath work. It usually calls for a new shower pan, a properly waterproofed wall system, a linear or center drain, and sometimes a low or no threshold curb for an aging in place design. We handle all of it.

Do you do master bathroom remodels?

Yes. A master bathroom remodel usually means a bigger shower, a double vanity, better lighting, better ventilation, and a floor that reads as one plane rather than a small tile grid. We plan those pieces together so the master reads as one designed room rather than shopped items.

How do you waterproof a shower correctly?

The standard is a waterproofing membrane, sheet or liquid applied, over the backer board and around all fixture penetrations, before any tile goes on. The shower pan gets a proper slope, a bonded pan liner, and the drain integrated into the membrane. Then thinset, tile, and grout. That order is what keeps water out of your framing.

Do you install the bathroom vanity too?

Yes. Bathroom vanity installation is part of the standard scope. We handle the plumbing supply and drain, the mounting, the countertop, the sink, and the faucet, plus the outlets and lighting above the vanity if the electrical is part of your remodel.

How long does a bathtub replacement take?

A straight bathtub replacement where the plumbing stays put is usually one to two days plus the wall tile if we are replacing that too. A move to a walk in shower with new tile is a longer project because the whole wet wall gets rebuilt.

What tile lasts longest in a bathroom?

Porcelain and glazed ceramic are durable choices for wet areas and are easy to clean. Natural stone is beautiful but needs sealing. Large format tile reads modern and reduces grout lines. We walk you through the trade offs so the tile fits how you actually use the bath.

What flooring works best in a bathroom?

Bathroom flooring installation in porcelain tile is the long game answer. Luxury vinyl plank rated for wet areas is a lighter budget option that reads warm underfoot. We do not recommend real hardwood in a full bath, because a leak or a splash is a matter of when, not if.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A guest bath refresh commonly runs two to three weeks. A full master bathroom remodel with a walk in shower conversion and layout changes often runs four to five weeks. We give you a realistic schedule with the written quote.

Do we need a permit for a bathroom remodel?

A cosmetic refresh usually does not. Moving plumbing, moving the shower or tub, adding a fan where none existed, or moving electrical often does. We tell you plainly and handle the permit when the work needs it.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

Cost is driven by the size of the bath, whether the plumbing moves, tile square footage, the vanity, and the fixture level you pick. A guest bath refresh and a full master bathroom remodel are very different projects. We price against a specific written scope.

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