Bathroom remodeling in Orange County
Master baths, hall baths, and powder rooms. Full waterproofing under tile, curbless showers where the slab allows, and fixture upgrades to current building code.
What we build
Master baths, hall baths, and powder rooms built to code
Bathroom remodels demand waterproofing discipline before tile goes up. We rebuild showers with proper pan or linear drain details, cement board or equivalent substrates, and flood testing where the scope calls for it.
CRS Construction works on master suites, guest baths, and compact hall baths across Orange County. We help you compare layout options, fixture heights, niche placement, and ventilation upgrades before materials are ordered.
Bathroom projects
A full bathroom remodel focused on maximizing the feel of the space through a smarter layout and standout finishes. CRS Construction reworked the floor plan to open up the room, then finished it with a custom patterned floor tile that became the centerpiece of the design. The walk-in shower was rebuilt from scratch with clean tile work and modern fixtures. Completed in three weeks, on budget.
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Design and selections
Design help for bathroom projects
If you already have plans or just need help picking finishes, we help with layouts and products that work in real Orange County bathrooms. One person stays with you from selections through install.
Layouts that fit your space
Dry-zone clearances, shower and tub placement, and vanity fit worked out before demolition starts.
Tile and fixture comparisons
Tile and stone samples, plumbing fixtures, and vanity options aligned to your budget before you order.
Direct communication on decisions
No mystery extras. You sign off on tile, fixture, and waterproofing changes before we build them in.
Service area
Bathroom remodeling across Orange County
Licensed in California (CSLB 1021647), based in Fountain Valley. We take new bathroom remodeling projects throughout all of Orange County.
Common questions
Bathroom remodeling FAQ
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A hall bath or powder room refresh, where the layout stays the same and work is mostly cosmetic, may take two to four weeks. A full master bath gut renovation, with new plumbing layout, custom tile, and glass, typically runs four to eight weeks once materials have arrived and permits are approved -- and permit approval itself can add one to three weeks before demolition even starts, depending on your city. Waterproofing and tile work tend to take the most calendar time relative to labor hours, since cement board, waterproofing membrane, and thin-set all need proper cure time before the next step, and rushing that sequence is exactly how leaks happen years later. We build your schedule around these real dependencies during the consultation, rather than promising a single timeline that assumes every material and inspection lines up perfectly.
Do bathroom remodels need permits in Orange County?
Most projects that change the plumbing layout, add electrical circuits, or alter ventilation require a permit -- which covers the majority of full and partial bathroom remodels, since moving a shower drain, adding an outlet, or upgrading an exhaust fan all typically qualify. Purely cosmetic work, like repainting or swapping a vanity in the exact same footprint with the same plumbing connections, often doesn't. We handle plan submission, coordinate inspections at the rough and final stages, and manage sign-off with your local building department as part of the project, so you're not tracking down inspection windows yourself. Skipping a required permit might save time upfront, but it creates real problems later: unpermitted plumbing or electrical work can complicate a future home sale, and it removes the safety check an inspector provides before walls are closed up.
Can you convert a tub to a walk-in shower?
Yes, in most cases, though it depends on your existing drain location and the framing underneath the tub. We start by evaluating the slab or subfloor to confirm where the drain sits and whether it can support a curbless or low-curb shower pan, since moving a drain more than a short distance can mean breaking into a concrete slab, which adds cost and time. From there we discuss glass options, fixture placement, and clearances so the finished shower feels open rather than cramped. This conversion is one of the more common requests we get, especially from homeowners planning to stay in their home long-term or preparing it for aging-in-place, since a curbless shower removes a fall hazard a tub doesn't. We confirm feasibility and pricing before any demolition begins, so there are no surprises once the tub comes out.
What does a bathroom remodel cost in Orange County?
Costs vary significantly by scope. Minor refreshes -- new paint, updated fixtures, a vanity swap with plumbing left in place -- often run $5,000-$10,000. A fuller update with new tile, a new vanity, and updated plumbing fixtures typically runs $15,000-$25,000. Projects with premium materials, an expanded footprint, or a full layout change run $30,000-$50,000 or more, and fully custom, high-end bathrooms with features like frameless glass, natural stone, and heated floors can exceed $60,000. The biggest factors are whether the layout changes, tile and stone selections, and fixture quality. We provide a detailed, written quote after measuring your space in person and reviewing your finish goals, since two bathrooms of the same size can cost very differently depending on these choices.
How do you prevent shower leaks?
Shower leaks almost always trace back to a substrate or waterproofing detail that was rushed or skipped, not the tile itself, so we treat that groundwork as the most important part of the job even though it's invisible once tile goes up. That means using a waterproofing system matched to the substrate -- typically a waterproof membrane over cement board or an equivalent moisture-resistant substrate -- properly sloping the shower pan or setting a linear drain so water actually reaches the drain instead of pooling, and sealing every penetration where a pipe or valve passes through the wall. On full shower rebuilds, we flood-test the pan before tile installation: filling it with water and letting it sit to confirm there's no leak into the subfloor, catching any problem while it's still easy to fix rather than after the tile and grout are in.
Which cities do you serve for bathroom work?
CRS Construction serves homeowners across Orange County from our Fountain Valley office, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and the surrounding coastal and inland communities. Working from a central Orange County location means shorter drive times for consultations and any follow-up visits during the project, and it also means we're already familiar with permit requirements and inspection scheduling in the cities we work in most, which tends to keep the planning phase moving faster than working with an out-of-area contractor. Our service area is really built around Orange County as a whole rather than a fixed list of cities, so if your city isn't named here specifically, it's worth reaching out directly to confirm -- most requests within a reasonable distance of Fountain Valley are ones we can take on.
Further reading
Bathroom remodeling guides
Planning, budgets, and material choices before you hire a contractor.
Get a bathroom remodeling quote
List the rooms you want changed, or attach inspiration photos. We return with a scope and price range you can use to decide next steps.