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About G&M Home Remodeling
About G&M Home Remodeling
G&M Home Remodeling handles bathroom renovations across Van Nuys and the greater Los Angeles area. We are a family-run, licensed, and insured construction company. Free estimates. Same-day callback.
Most Van Nuys bathrooms were built in the 1950s through 1970s. That means galvanized pipes, outdated wiring, and floor plans designed before walk-in showers existed. We work with those constraints every week.
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We remove everything down to the studs: tile, fixtures, vanity, subfloor if needed. This is the right call when old plumbing is the real problem, not just the cosmetics. Most full gut jobs in Van Nuys run 3 to 5 weeks depending on permit timing and material lead times.
Replacing a tub with a walk-in shower is one of the most common requests we get in Van Nuys. We handle the waterproofing, new drain rough-in, tile work, and glass enclosure. Skipping proper waterproofing membrane is what causes failures 2 to 3 years later.
Porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone each behave differently in Los Angeles's climate. We use the right adhesive and grout for each material. Large-format tiles (24x24 and bigger) need a flatter substrate than most older Van Nuys homes have from the factory.
A new double vanity with soft-close drawers changes how a bathroom functions day to day. We coordinate plumbing rough-in so drain and supply lines land exactly where the new cabinet needs them, not where the old one was.
Los Angeles requires permits for most plumbing and electrical work in bathrooms. We pull the necessary permits through the LA Department of Building and Safety and schedule inspections. Trying to avoid permits on bathroom work typically surfaces at resale.
Grab bars, curbless showers, and comfort-height toilets are practical changes that also add resale value. We can widen doorways to 36 inches and install blocking in walls for future grab bar placement without tearing everything apart again later.
Further Reading
Understand the full cost picture before you commit.
Prices in Los Angeles vary significantly by scope, materials, and permit requirements.
G&M Home Remodeling is a family-run construction company serving Van Nuys and greater Los Angeles. We are licensed (CSLB #1048107) and insured. Every project gets a real walkthrough, a real plan, and a named point of contact from demo day through final inspection.
We work in Van Nuys regularly. The Valley's housing stock, mostly built between the 1940s and 1970s, comes with specific challenges: shallow crawl spaces, outdated galvanized supply lines, and bathrooms that were never designed for modern water pressure or fixture weights. Knowing those issues before opening a wall saves homeowners real money.
Sherman Oaks and North Hills homeowners also call us regularly, but most of our Van Nuys work is concentrated in neighborhoods close to the Orange Line corridor, where older ranch-style homes are being updated by families who want to stay long-term rather than sell.
We do not subcontract core work to whoever is available that week. Our trade partners work with us consistently, which means tighter coordination and fewer surprises on your job site. For homeowners curious about modern remodeling trends in Los Angeles, we can walk through what is actually practical versus what looks good in a magazine but causes problems in a 1960s Valley bungalow.
A bathroom renovation in Van Nuys follows a predictable sequence. Here is what to expect from first call to final inspection.
We visit the site, document existing conditions, photograph anything that will be hidden after construction, and give you a written scope. This takes 1 to 2 hours. Same-day callback guaranteed.
We finalize materials, fixtures, and layout. Permit applications go to the City of LA. Permit timelines in Los Angeles have improved but still typically add 2 to 4 weeks for bathroom work requiring plumbing or electrical.
Demo usually takes 1 to 2 days. Plumbing and electrical rough-in follows, then inspection before walls close. What we find inside older walls sometimes changes scope. We document and discuss before we proceed.
Tile, backer board, waterproofing, fixtures, vanity, paint, trim, and hardware. Final inspection with the city, then our own punch-list walkthrough with you before the project closes.
Homeowners across Van Nuys, Panorama City, and Reseda ask us these questions constantly. Here are honest answers, not sales pitches.
Yes, in almost every case where you are moving or adding plumbing or electrical. Van Nuys falls under the City of Los Angeles jurisdiction. A simple cosmetic swap (new fixtures on existing supply lines, new vanity without moving drains) sometimes avoids permit requirements, but anything structural, anything involving new walls, or any work on gas lines always requires one. Unpermitted bathroom work in LA is a documented problem at resale. We pull the permits so you do not have to figure out the process yourself.
A full gut renovation typically runs 3 to 5 weeks of construction time after permits are issued. Permit issuance from the City of LA currently adds 2 to 4 weeks in most cases. So from signed contract to a finished bathroom, budget 6 to 10 weeks total. Cosmetic-only updates with no permit work can finish in 1 to 2 weeks. Summer is the busiest season for remodeling in the San Fernando Valley, so scheduling in fall or winter usually means faster project starts.
Costs vary with scope, materials, and what we find behind the walls in older homes. Entry-level refreshes (new tile, vanity, toilet, fixtures, no layout changes) generally start in the low-to-mid five figures in the Los Angeles market. Full gut renovations with custom tile, frameless glass, and plumbing relocations run considerably higher. The 2026 Los Angeles bathroom remodel cost guide has a detailed breakdown by scope. The only way to get an accurate number for your specific bathroom is a site visit, which we do for free.
The San Fernando Valley's older housing stock produces predictable surprises. We see these regularly:
We do design consultation as part of the planning process for every project. For straightforward remodels, most homeowners do not need to hire a separate interior designer. We help you select materials, finishes, and layouts that work within your budget and the constraints of your existing space. For larger, more complex projects where architectural plans are required, we can refer you to designers we work with regularly. Curious about what is being built in LA right now? Our page on modern home remodeling trends in Los Angeles covers what is actually popular versus what is just trending on Instagram.
Look up the CSLB license number at the California Contractors State License Board website. Our license is #1048107. You can verify it is active, bonded, and insured in under two minutes. Any contractor in California who cannot give you a CSLB number should not be touching your home. Our guide on how to find a bathroom remodel contractor in Los Angeles covers what to ask and what red flags to avoid.
The estimate is free. We come to your home in Van Nuys, walk the space, and give you a written scope with real numbers. No obligation. No pressure to decide on the spot.
We call back the same day. CSLB License #1048107. Serving Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Panorama City, Reseda, and the greater Los Angeles area.
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