Primary suites, guest baths, and powder rooms designed and built end to end.
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North Hills bathrooms are inside Valley housing stock, mostly post war ranch and Mid Century on slab on grade foundations, with newer condo stock along Devonshire and Roscoe. Permits run through LADBS and LA City Planning, with the Van Nuys office as the local counter. Paradigm Builders works North Hills bathrooms under California State License Board 1100775. Our office is at 1800 Century Park East Suite 600 in Los Angeles and the phone is 310 596 5000. The original bathroom layouts in this neighborhood reflect the era they were built in. One bathroom on the hall, a small primary bathroom on the master in some 1960s plans, and a single shower over tub configuration almost universally. Adding a true primary bathroom, replacing the existing tile and substrate that has aged through decades of use, and addressing the slab condition under the wet wall are the three most common scope elements. Slab cuts for drain relocation, popcorn ceiling abatement on pre 1980 stock, and replacement of galvanized supply are routine.
Bathroom Remodeling Scope in North Hills
- Wet wall and floor waterproofing (Schluter Kerdi, Wedi, hot mop pans for tile)
- Custom shower builds (curbless, linear drain, steam units, body sprays)
- Freestanding and undermount soaker tubs
- Double and single vanity custom millwork
- Tile work in porcelain, marble, terrazzo, zellige, mosaic
- Heated floors (electric mat or hydronic)
- Plumbing fixture installs (Kohler, Brizo, Hansgrohe, Waterworks, THG)
- Lighting and ventilation upgrades (humidity sensing fans, IC rated cans)
Our Bathroom Remodeling Process
Every North Hills bathroom remodel runs through the same end to end process. Design, permits, and construction under one roof.
We walk the existing bathroom in your North Hills home, look at the rough plumbing locations, the joist direction (matters for heated floor and linear drain installs), and discuss your fixture and finish direction.
Plans, elevations, and 3D renderings of the new layout. Vanity wall, shower wall, tub placement, niche locations, lighting layout. Material samples come to you.
We coordinate fixture orders with our plumbing supply partners. Tile, stone, and slab selections happen in person at a stone yard or showroom. Lead times are locked before construction starts.
Line by line proposal covering demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, glass, paint. No vague allowances.
We pull the LADBS bathroom remodel permit, run electrical, plumbing, and waterproofing inspections in the right sequence, and close every inspection in writing.
Demolition, framing changes, new plumbing and electrical rough, blocking for grab bars and floating vanities, waterproofing membrane. Inspection happens before any tile goes down.
Tile, slab, fixture trim out, glass templating and install, paint, hardware. Final inspection and project sign off.
What a Bathroom Remodel Project Looks Like in North Hills
North Hills bathrooms are shaped by slab on grade construction, Valley housing stock condition, and the soft story retrofit ordinance on certain pre 1978 multifamily buildings. Slab cutting and patching is part of any plumbing relocation. Galvanized supply is end of service life. Original electrical service is rarely sized for modern bathroom loads. Popcorn ceilings on pre 1980 homes require abatement. Newer condo bathrooms carry different conditions including Polybutylene supply on certain 1980s and 1990s stock and aging fiberglass surrounds. The Northridge earthquake legacy of 1994 shapes structural decisions on older homes when the bathroom scope is part of a broader project.
Bathroom Remodeling Permits in North Hills
Bathroom remodels in North Hills trigger plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits, plus a separate waterproofing inspection before tile in most jurisdictions. Here is what to expect.
Where the permits go. Bathroom permits in North Hills are reviewed by LADBS, LA City Planning. Waterproofing inspections are scheduled separately before tile.
Conditions in older homes. 1950s and 1960s slab on grade with galvanized supply and Orangeburg drain laterals, original electrical panels at end of service life, and asbestos popcorn ceilings on pre 1980 homes.
Historic and design review. None.
Bathroom Remodeling Cost in North Hills
Bathroom pricing in North Hills typically lands in the mid five figures for a like for like bathroom replacement on a 1960s ranch with replumb and finish upgrades. A primary bathroom carved from adjacent square footage with slab cuts for new drains, popcorn ceiling abatement, and electrical service upgrades typically lands in the high five figures. We do not quote without a site walk.
Common Questions: Bathroom Remodeling in North Hills
How long does a bathroom remodel take in North Hills?
Most North Hills bathroom remodels run 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to final walk. Larger primary suites with structural changes, layout moves, or steam shower builds can run 12 to 16 weeks. Permit and design work typically adds 4 to 8 weeks before that.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in North Hills?
Yes for any project that moves plumbing fixtures, changes electrical, alters wall locations, or adds a new bathroom. Like for like fixture replacement in the same location without changing the rough sometimes qualifies as a no permit job. Most real bathroom remodels trigger LADBS review.
Will my shower drain need to be relocated?
Only if you are changing the shower footprint or going from a stall to a walk in. For new linear drains we usually pull the slab section and run a new drain line. We tell you on the in home walk whether your existing rough can be kept.
Can you do a curbless walk in shower in my house?
Most of the time yes. Curbless showers require floor recess or a curb at the door threshold to keep water in the shower zone. Joist direction and existing floor build determine which approach works for your specific layout.
Do you handle the glass shower enclosure?
Yes. We template the glass after tile install, manage fabrication, and install the enclosure as part of the project. Frameless 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch glass are standard. Custom hardware finishes are available.
What waterproofing system do you use?
We use Schluter Kerdi and Wedi for most walk in shower builds. Hot mop pans are used for traditional tub and curb showers. Both are tested before tile goes down.
Nearby Cities We Serve
Paradigm Builders works throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Bathroom Remodeling pages for nearby cities:
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Paradigm Builders
1800 Century Park East Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-596-5000
Email: info@paradigmbuilders.com
California Contractors State License Board: License 1100775
Serving North Hills and the greater Los Angeles metro area.
