Downey · Los Angeles County
Downey bathroom remodeling and tub-to-shower conversions
Walk-in showers and tub replacements for Downey homes.
Free in-home visit, written price the same day, no salesperson, you meet the installer.
Downey at a glance
Downey homes and their bathrooms.
Most Downey homes, about 55%, were built in the 1950s and 1960s. If your bathroom still has its original tub, we can replace it with a walk-in shower, often in a day.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25034 (year structure built), checked 10/22/2026.
How a Downey estimate works
- 01
Call or send the form.
Monday–Saturday, 7am–7pm. Sunday closed.
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We come to your house.
We measure, bring samples and give you a written price. Most visits take under an hour.
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You get a written price.
Estimates are free and happen in your house, not a showroom.
Downey estimate: (657) 650-6111
Get a free estimate →What we do
What that means for a Downey bathroom.
Downey moved permit applications online on 07/01/2026, and the counter at City Hall issues permits Monday through Thursday only, so we plan permit pickup around that schedule.
Wall options: Full Wall Acrylic Panel, Palisade Tile, laminate and synthetic stone, over an acrylic shower base or tub. See materials →
Downey questions
What does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Downey?
Tub-to-shower conversions and tub replacements start at $10,000. Full bathroom remodels are quoted per project. We accept cards, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, bank transfer/eCheck, wire and checks.
What warranty comes with a new shower?
Limited lifetime warranty on the shower base and wall materials, plus a 10-year workmanship warranty. For the original homeowner; not transferable.
How long does the work take?
Jobs often finish in a day once materials are on site. Hidden rot can take longer. Why we open the walls
Do you install over my existing tile?
Usually no. Demo to the studs is the usual method. Overlay is rare. See wall materials
Who issues bathroom permits in Downey?
The City of Downey Building & Safety Division. Downey's Building & Safety Division is at City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, (562) 904-7142. We pull what's required for your job and tell you on the visit.
Downey estimate: (657) 650-6111
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Permits in Downey: the Building & Safety Division.
- Downey's Building & Safety Division is at City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, (562) 904-7142.
- As of 07/01/2026, Downey takes permit applications and plans online through its Accela Citizen Access portal.
- The city says remodels and alterations to an existing building generally need a permit.
- Downey issues building permits Monday through Thursday, 7:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Water heater change-outs can be issued online as auto-issue permits; other permits are applied for online.
- A contractor pulling a Downey permit shows a state license, proof of workers' comp if it has employees, and a current City of Downey business license.
CA Lic. B & C-36 #1139422.
Source: City of Downey (building page), checked 10/22/2026.
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