Bathroom Remodeling San Diego
Remodel your bathroom with one local team for design, waterproofing, permits, and construction, from the first layout to the final walkthrough.
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See what a homeowner said after working with IL Total Design and Build on a bathroom remodel.
“I hired them for a bathroom remodel and working with Daniel was a pleasure. He is one of the most responsive people I’ve ever worked with.”
Roey Dadon · Bathroom remodel
A Bathroom Remodel Has Important Hidden Layers
A bathroom may be one of the smaller rooms in the house, but a lot of the work happens where you cannot see it. Waterproofing, valves, drains, electrical, ventilation, framing, and the shower pan all need to be planned before the finished tile goes in.
IL Total Design and Build starts with the layout and written scope before demolition. We identify the work behind the walls, plan the vanity and fixtures, and separate the construction scope from the finish materials you purchase.
That gives you a clearer picture of what is being built before the existing bathroom comes apart.
Bathroom Remodeling Built Around the Full Scope
The tile and fixtures matter, but the work behind them is what supports the finished bathroom for years to come.
Waterproofing Behind the Tile
Depending on the approved design and existing conditions, shower waterproofing may include a hot-mopped shower pan, cement backer board with a RedGard waterproof membrane in wet areas, a properly sloped pan, sealed seams, and waterproofed niche and wall details before tile installation.
Detailed Scope Before Work Starts
Demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, vanity work, fixtures, and the other project steps are written into the scope so you can see what is included before construction begins.
Design, Permits, and Construction
Layout planning, 3D design when useful, permitting when required, inspections, vanity work, finish installation, and construction stay with one coordinated design-build company.
What We Include and What You Purchase
A standard IL Total bathroom separates construction scope from finish selections so you can see what the project covers and what you will choose yourself.
| We Include, Labor and Rough Materials | You Purchase, Finish Materials |
|---|---|
| 3D design and new-layout planning when needed, approved before demolition | Wall, floor, and shower tile |
| Custom vanity, designed, supplied, and installed, or installation of your selected retail vanity | Tub and/or shower valve and trim |
| Demolition, dust protection, and haul-away | Toilet |
| Rough plumbing, including valve and diverter rough-in, drain relocation, tub set, angle stops, and P-traps as included in the approved scope | Faucet or faucets and vanity top or sink when not part of the custom vanity scope |
| Rough electrical, including recessed lighting, vanity lighting, outlets, and exhaust ventilation as included in the approved design | Mirror or medicine cabinet |
| Waterproofing system, including the approved shower-pan and wet-area method, sloped shower pan, walls, and niche | Bathroom accessories such as towel bars, hooks, and toilet-paper holder |
| Shower, pan, and floor tile installation, edge trim, drywall repair, paint, and baseboards in the work area | Decorative light fixtures and exhaust fan unit |
| Finish-fixture installation and testing, permits and inspections when required, jobsite items listed in your contract, and cleanup | Glass shower enclosure, coordinated with a glass specialist |
We Shop the Finishes With You
Tile, vanity tops, plumbing fixtures, faucets, mirrors, hardware, and lighting need to work together as one bathroom. IL Total takes clients through design showrooms in Miramar and helps compare the materials in person before final selections are made.
We offer client-purchased finish materials at our direct contractor pricing with no material markup, often about 10–20% below retail.
You also receive a material list with budget guidance so the items you purchase are visible before installation.
Inside a Recent Encinitas Bathroom Remodel
This bathroom was taken down to the studs and rebuilt with new waterproofing, tile, a walnut floating vanity, lighting, fixtures, storage, and a glass walk-in shower.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Process
The work follows a planned sequence so the rough construction and waterproofing are handled before the finished tile and fixtures go in.
Design and Layout
We plan the bathroom, use 3D design when layout changes call for it, and confirm the main fixtures and finishes before demolition.
Demolition and Protection
We protect the path to the bathroom, remove the old tile, vanity, fixtures, and tub or shower in scope, and handle haul-away.
Framing
Pony walls, the shower curb and pan, recessed niches, backing, and other framing changes are built around the approved design.
Plumbing, Electrical, and Exhaust
Valves, drains, tub connections, outlets, lighting, and exhaust ventilation are prepared around the new layout and inspected when required.
Waterproofing
The approved wet-area system is installed, including the shower pan, waterproofed walls, seams, corners, and niche details before tile work moves forward.
Tile Installation
Shower walls, pan, niche, and bathroom floor are tiled, grouted, and finished with the planned edge details.
Walls, Paint, and Vanity
Drywall repairs, paint, baseboards, vanity installation, countertop work, and connections are completed as the bathroom comes together.
Fixtures and Final Walkthrough
The toilet, mirror, lighting, accessories, and finish fixtures are installed and tested, then we walk the completed bathroom with you.
Bathroom Remodel Timeline and Budget
Both depend on the layout, waterproofing, plumbing work, tile, fixtures, and finish selections for your bathroom.
Typical Timeline
Many standard projects: roughly 3–5 weeks of on-site work once the needed finish materials are available.
Waterproofing and tile are important schedule phases and should not be rushed. Changing the layout, moving plumbing, enlarging a shower, or adding more structural work can extend the schedule.
What Changes the Budget
Tile, vanity design, plumbing fixtures, glass, layout changes, plumbing relocation, electrical work, waterproofing details, and finish selections can all change the final cost.
IL Total prices the bathroom around the written scope rather than trying to be the lowest initial bid. The goal is to show the work that belongs in the remodel before construction begins.
Related Remodeling and Addition Services
If your bathroom is part of a larger project, these pages cover the next level of scope.
Bathroom Remodeling Across San Diego County
IL Total Design and Build is based in San Diego and helps homeowners plan and build bathroom remodels with layout design, waterproofing, permitting when required, finish selection, and construction coordinated through one company.
- IL Total Design and Build
- 9655 Granite Ridge Dr #200, San Diego, CA 92123
- (619) 404-0125
Bathroom Remodeling Questions From San Diego Homeowners
Simple answers about bathroom scope, waterproofing, finish selections, timing, permits, and construction.
What is included in your bathroom remodel, and what do I buy myself?
IL Total's standard scope includes the labor and rough materials listed in your contract, plus design, demolition, framing, plumbing and electrical work in scope, the approved waterproofing system, tile installation, drywall and paint work, vanity supply and installation when included, finish-fixture installation, permits when required, and cleanup. You purchase finish materials such as tile, the tub or shower valve and trim, toilet, faucets, mirror or medicine cabinet, accessories, decorative light fixtures, and the exhaust fan unit.
How long does a bathroom remodel take in San Diego?
Many standard bathroom remodels take roughly 3–5 weeks of on-site work once the needed materials are available. Waterproofing and tile are important schedule phases. Projects that change the layout, relocate plumbing, enlarge the shower, or add structural work can take longer.
How do you waterproof the shower?
Depending on the approved design and existing conditions, shower waterproofing may include a hot-mopped shower pan, cement backer board with a RedGard waterproof membrane in wet areas, a properly sloped pan, sealed seams, and waterproofed niche and wall details before tile installation.
Why can a detailed bathroom remodel bid cost more than a lower estimate?
The scopes may not include the same work. IL Total's bathroom scope can include waterproofing, a custom vanity, plumbing and electrical work, permits, inspections, finish installation, and detailed construction steps that may be excluded from a simpler estimate. The useful comparison is the written scope, not only the total on the first page.
Do you install glass shower doors?
IL Total coordinates custom glass shower enclosures with a glass specialist. The glass work is scheduled after the tile and openings are ready, so it stays connected to the overall bathroom remodel schedule.
Do you handle permits, inspections, and older-home requirements?
Yes. IL Total handles permits and inspections when the approved bathroom scope requires them. Older homes may also require lead-safe procedures or asbestos review depending on the age of the property, materials being disturbed, and the exact scope. Those requirements are reviewed before demolition so the correct steps can be built into the project plan.
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