Contractor Division
Bathroom Remodeling in Yuba City, CA
A dated bathroom is a cosmetic problem. A bathroom with a failing shower pan, a soft floor around the toilet or a leak behind the tile is a structural one. Dependable Handyman Services remodels bathrooms in Yuba City and Marysville from tear-out to finished tile, and because we're a licensed general contractor that also does structural repair, the damage hiding under the old bathroom gets fixed before the new one goes in. CSLB #1065708.
- Licensed & bonded · CSLB #1065708
- 1-year workmanship warranty
- Permits pulled when required
- Open 7 days · 9am–5pm
Bathroom Remodeling Services
Full Bathroom Remodels
Everything out to the studs and subfloor, rebuilt with new shower or tub, tile, vanity, lighting and fixtures.
Shower & Tub Replacement
Old tubs, fiberglass inserts and leaking tile showers replaced, with a properly waterproofed shower built underneath.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions
A tub you have to climb into replaced with a walk-in shower, often with a low curb, a bench and grab bar blocking in the walls.
Vanities, Counters & Fixtures
New vanities, countertops, faucets, toilets and mirrors installed as part of the remodel.
Tile & Flooring
Shower walls, floors and accent tile installed over a flat, solid, waterproofed base.
Hidden Damage Repair
Rotted subfloor, joists and wall framing found during tear-out repaired properly. See Water Damage & Structural Repair.
What's Usually Under an Old Bathroom
The bathroom is where water does its slowest, most expensive damage. A wax ring under the toilet that failed years ago, a shower pan that started leaking long before the grout showed it, a supply line that dripped inside the vanity. None of it shows until the floor goes soft or a stain appears on the ceiling below.
That's why the tear-out matters more than the tile. When we open up a bathroom, we check the subfloor, the framing around the tub and shower and the walls behind the tile before anything new goes in. If something's rotted, we show you, quote it and fix it. Covering water damage with new tile just puts a nicer surface over the next failure.
What California Code Requires in a Remodeled Bathroom
A permitted bathroom remodel has to meet current code where the work is done. A few requirements catch people by surprise:
- Water-conserving fixtures. Under California Civil Code §1101.1–1101.8, when a permitted alteration is done in a home built on or before January 1, 1994, noncompliant toilets, faucets and showerheads in that room have to be replaced with water-conserving ones before the permit is finaled.
- An exhaust fan that vents outside. CALGreen requires new bathrooms and additions to have an ENERGY STAR exhaust fan ducted outdoors and controlled by a humidity control. Even where it isn't strictly required, it's the single best thing you can do to protect a new bathroom from moisture and mold.
- Tempered glass near the tub or shower, and GFCI protection on bathroom outlets.
Small cosmetic updates often don't need a permit. Moving plumbing, changing electrical or opening walls usually does. We tell you which one your project is and pull the permit when it's needed.
Signs It's Time to Remodel Your Bathroom
- The floor feels soft or bouncy near the toilet or tub
- Grout keeps cracking, or tiles sound hollow when you tap them
- A stain or bubbling paint on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Mold that comes back no matter how often you clean it
- A tub that's hard or unsafe to climb into
- A fiberglass shower insert that's cracked, flexing or leaking
How a Bathroom Remodel Works
- 01Call or send photos. Photos of the whole room, the floor around the toilet and any stains help.
- 02On-site estimate. We measure, talk through what you want and give you a clear, written estimate.
- 03Permits. If the project needs one, we pull it with the city or county.
- 04Tear-out and repairs. Old finishes come out, and any hidden damage is shown to you and repaired before new work starts.
- 05Build and finish. Waterproofing, tile, fixtures and finishes go in, with inspections where required.
- 06Walkthrough. We walk the finished bathroom with you. Backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
What Affects the Cost of a Bathroom Remodel
- Size of the bathroom
- Keeping the layout versus moving the toilet, shower or vanity
- Tile, vanity, fixture and glass selections
- Water damage found during tear-out
- Tub-to-shower conversion or accessibility features
- Permit and inspection requirements
Licensed Bathroom Remodeling Contractor
A bathroom remodel touches framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, waterproofing and tile. California treats a job that combines several unrelated trades as general building work, which is what the B (General Building) classification on CSLB License #1065708 covers. DHS is bonded and has pulled permits with both the city and the county. Under California law, a contractor's down payment on a home improvement job can't be more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. If anyone asks you for more up front, that's a red flag.
Bathroom Remodeling Service Areas
- Yuba City
- Marysville
- Linda
- Olivehurst
- Plumas Lake
- Live Oak
- Sutter
- Gridley
- Natomas
- Sacramento
- Roseville
- Chico
We remodel bathrooms in homes across Yuba City and Marysville, in Linda, Olivehurst and Plumas Lake, and north through Live Oak, Sutter and Gridley. Larger remodels also take us to Natomas, Sacramento, Roseville and Chico.
Bathroom Remodel FAQ
Do I need a permit to remodel my bathroom?
Swapping a vanity or faucet in the same spot often doesn't. Moving plumbing, adding circuits or opening walls usually does. We tell you which yours is and pull the permit when it's needed.
Will I have to replace my toilet and shower head?
If your home was built on or before January 1, 1994, and the remodel is permitted, California requires noncompliant fixtures in that room to be swapped for water-conserving ones before the permit is finaled.
Can you convert my tub to a walk-in shower?
Yes. Tub-to-shower conversions are a common remodel, especially for anyone who finds the tub wall hard to step over.
What if you find rot under the floor?
We stop, show you, and quote the repair before going further. Because DHS does structural repair, it gets fixed properly instead of covered with new tile.
Can I use the bathroom during the remodel?
Not during most of it. If it's your only bathroom, tell us up front so we can plan the schedule around it.
Ready to Redo the Bathroom? Get an Estimate.
Call (530) 216-7335 or send photos through the estimate form.