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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Burbank
A full bathroom remodel in Burbank typically runs $9,000-$28,000, with most projects quoted within 48 hours and permits filed through Burbank’s own Community Development Department, not LA City. Call (213) 221-0788 to schedule your free estimate with a written line-item price before any work starts.
We serve Burbank from our Los Angeles office, and crews are on local streets daily. That matters on a tight Magnolia Park lot where staging space is a driveway, not a yard, and on Rancho bungalows where a shared party wall means the neighbor gets written notice before demolition begins. Burbank’s 1940s-1960s housing stock - post-WWII ranch homes built during the studio boom - hides original plaster-and-lath, early electrical, and cripple-wall foundations that change the scope once walls open. We’ve worked these conditions enough to build them into the quote upfront, not discover them as change orders later. Our Bathroom Remodeling team knows the difference between Burbank’s permit path and LA City’s, and we file correctly the first time.
Why Rowan Construction Group Sherman Oaks Is Burbank’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’ve delivered 4,000-plus projects since 2007, every one with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when the crew left. Burbank customers get the same discipline: a flat quote with scope, warranty, and signed change-order protocol built in.
Our crews are background-checked and uniformed; a live person answers calls 24/7. For Burbank jobs, that means scheduling that respects studio-imposed noise windows in neighborhoods near active production campuses. We don’t promise what we can’t document.
Response time to Burbank neighborhoods - Magnolia Park, Rancho, the hillside streets above Glenoaks - is same-day for estimates, with permits filed directly to Burbank’s Community Development Department. No crossover confusion with LA City LADBS.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies here like everywhere else: if it’s not done right, we make it right, backed by The Haven Standard terms page, not a handshake. Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from another contractor - bring it line by line and we’ll review it at no charge.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Burbank

Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full gut of a Burbank bathroom starts with understanding what’s behind the tile. On the 1950s ranches common in the Rancho area, we expect plaster-and-lath walls and ungrounded or early Romex electrical that won’t pass current code for GFCI outlets near water. We build that contingency into the written quote, not as a surprise. Full remodels include demo, rough plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, tile or solid-surface finishes, fixture installation, and final inspection sign-off through Burbank’s own inspectors. Typical range: $9,000-$28,000.

Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Burbank runs $4,500-$12,000 depending on size, glass type, and whether we’re converting from a tub or replacing an existing shower. We specify Kohler and Toto fixtures with membranes rated for the expansion and contraction that Burbank’s 100°F-plus summer days inflict on tile assemblies. Frameless glass enclosures from Kohler are a frequent choice in Burbank’s updated ranches - clean sight lines that suit the horizontal architecture. Every pan gets flood-tested before tile goes up; every glass spec gets verified against Burbank’s wind-load requirements in the Santa Ana corridor.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower is one of the most common calls we get in Burbank’s older neighborhoods, where the original 32-by-60-inch tub has outlived its usefulness. The project runs $3,500-$10,000 and requires a permit from Burbank’s Community Development Department - this is not a cosmetic swap. We remove the tub, adjust drain and vent lines to shower code, install a preslope and membrane system, and flood-test before finish materials. On homes near the Verdugo Fault, we inspect the cripple wall and subfloor framing while the cavity is open; if seismic retrofitting is triggered, we flag it in writing before proceeding.

Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation in Burbank ranges $800-$3,000 depending on whether we’re setting a stock cabinet or running custom KraftMaid or Wellborn with stone tops. We source Cambria and Caesarstone countertops through our fifty-plus brand network, which keeps the written quote honest - no inflated single-source pricing. Tile work includes proper waterproofing behind wet-area walls, a step we document in the photo record you receive. Fixture choices from Kohler, Toto, and comparable lines are specified in the quote, not left to “allowance” guesswork.

Small Bathroom Remodels
Burbank’s original bungalows and converted garages often have baths under 40 square feet. Small bathroom remodels run $5,000-$12,000 and demand careful space planning - wall-hung vanities, pocket or barn doors, and compact fixtures that don’t feel cheap. We measure twice and show you the layout in writing before ordering.

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 across fifty-plus vetted brands, which means the numbers in your written quote reflect actual distributor pricing, not markup padding. For Burbank bathroom projects, we regularly specify Kohler and Toto fixtures, KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, and Cambria or Caesarstone countertops. We also work with CWS and ECO Window Systems when a bathroom remodel includes window replacement or upgrade as part of the scope. Parts and materials are ordered through normal distribution channels with documented lead times, so your project schedule has real dates attached to it.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Burbank Homes

- Original plaster-and-lath with ungrounded electrical. Open a wall in a 1950s Burbank ranch and you may find knob-and-tube or early Romex that won’t support GFCI outlets required by current code. We build electrical upgrade contingencies into quotes for homes of this era, and we never cover old wiring with new tile.
- Cripple-wall foundations triggering seismic retrofit. Burbank inspectors specifically flag soft-story and cripple-wall conditions in Magnolia Park and Rancho. If opening the bathroom reveals inadequate shear paneling or unbolted mudsills, the retrofit becomes a code requirement, not an option. We identify this risk in the initial scope discussion.
- Shared party walls with no staging space. Dense Burbank lots mean demolition debris and material delivery can encroach on a neighbor’s property line without a contained staging plan. We provide written neighbor notice, schedule deliveries to minimize impact, and contain debris within the work zone.
- Wrong permit jurisdiction. Contractors accustomed to LA City file with LADBS out of habit and stall when Burbank’s Community Development Department rejects the application. We file correctly to Burbank from day one, with plan-check timelines that differ from LA City’s pipeline.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank, CA
Every project gets a flat written price before work starts - Clause 1 of The Haven Standard. Below are the ranges we see in the Burbank market for bathroom work, based on 4,000-plus projects since 2007.
| Service | Price Range in Burbank |
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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 the number: bathroom size, whether walls are opened, electrical and plumbing condition behind finishes, fixture and material selections, and whether seismic retrofitting is triggered by code. We inspect before quoting, photograph what we find, and put the full scope in writing. No change proceeds without a signed change order - the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed price across seventeen years. Call (213) 221-0788 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Burbank

Our crews work throughout the San Fernando Valley and adjacent communities. If you’re outside Burbank city limits, we also provide Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank and surrounding areas including Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, and Van Nuys. Each jurisdiction has its own permit path and inspection schedule; we file correctly for wherever the job sits.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Burbank

Burbank operates its own Community Development Department entirely separate from LA City’s LADBS, with its own plan-checkers, inspectors, and timeline. A Magnolia Park bathroom remodel moves through Burbank’s specific seismic and plumbing review, while the identical job in Glendale or Pasadena follows a different municipality’s process. We file directly with Burbank for every Burbank address and track the permit status so inspections don’t stall the finish schedule. Call (213) 221-0788 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We stop finish work and document the condition with photos, then present a written scope change for the electrical upgrade before any new tile or fixtures go in. Ungrounded knob-and-tube or early Romex won’t pass Burbank inspection for GFCI outlets near water, so the replacement is required, not optional. We build this contingency into quotes for homes of this vintage, and we never cover hazardous wiring with new finishes. Call (213) 221-0788 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes - Burbank inspectors specifically flag seismic deficiencies in these neighborhoods, and opening walls on a cripple-wall foundation can trigger mandatory retrofitting under current code. If we find unbolted mudsills or inadequate shear paneling during demo, we stop and document, then provide a written change order for the seismic work before proceeding with the bathroom finish. We identify this risk in our initial scope discussion so you’re not surprised mid-project. Call (213) 221-0788 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We provide written notice to neighbors before demolition, schedule material deliveries to minimize street impact, and contain all debris within the work zone using temporary fencing. On a recent Magnolia Park job, we staged material in the driveway and coordinated quiet hours around Burbank’s noise ordinance so the crew never worked past cutoff. The shared wall got proper fire-blocking and sound insulation as part of the rough-in, documented in the photo record. Call (213) 221-0788 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
No - any plumbing modification in Burbank requires a permit from the Community Development Department, and a tub-to-shower conversion involves drain relocation, venting changes, and new waterproofing that must pass inspection. Doing this without permits risks failed inspection, insurance issues, and problems at sale. We pull the correct permit, schedule Burbank inspections at rough-in and final, and provide you the signed-off documentation. Call (213) 221-0788 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Burbank since 2007.







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