Lake Forest · Orange County
Lake Forest bathroom remodeling and tub-to-shower conversions
Shower and tub updates for Lake Forest homes.
Free in-home visit, written price the same day, no salesperson, you meet the installer.
Lake Forest at a glance
Lake Forest homes and their bathrooms.
Most Lake Forest homes, about 59%, were built in the 1970s and 1980s. 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 Lake Forest 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.
Lake Forest estimate: (657) 650-6111
Get a free estimate →What we do
What that means for a Lake Forest bathroom.
Lake Forest's building counter keeps split hours that change by weekday, so we plan permit visits around them.
We work all over the county, too. See bathroom remodel in Orange County.
Wall options: Full Wall Acrylic Panel, Palisade Tile, laminate and synthetic stone, over an acrylic shower base or tub. See materials →
Lake Forest questions
What does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest?
The City of Lake Forest Building Division. Lake Forest's Building Division can be reached at (949) 461-3470; City Hall is at 100 Civic Center Dr. We pull what's required for your job and tell you on the visit.
Which building code applies to a Lake Forest bathroom remodel?
On 11/18/2025 the Lake Forest City Council adopted Ordinance 382, which adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code, with local amendments, as the city's building code.
Lake Forest estimate: (657) 650-6111
Get a free estimate →Lake Forest permits
Permits in Lake Forest: the Building Division.
- Lake Forest's Building Division can be reached at (949) 461-3470; City Hall is at 100 Civic Center Dr.
- The building counter is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- The city's eLakeForest portal takes certain permit types and shows the daily inspection schedule.
- The Building and Safety Division reviews plans, issues building permits and inspects new construction and remodeling throughout the city.
CA Lic. B & C-36 #1139422.
Source: City of Lake Forest (Building page · Community Development page), checked 10/22/2026.
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