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A Lakewood bathroom before and after a tub-to-shower remodel

A Lakewood Tub-to-Shower Remodel, Before and After

July 1, 2026

A homeowner near Woodruff Ave called us about a 1950s bathroom that had not been touched in decades. The cast-iron tub went unused, the surround leaked into the wall, and stepping over the high tub wall was getting harder every year. Here is how that room went from a dated, damp bathroom to a clean walk-in shower, and the details that made the difference.

What We Found Behind the Tile

Once we pulled the old surround, the story was in the wall. The original tile had been set over moisture-resistant gypsum with no membrane, so water had been wicking into the framing for years. A soft bottom plate and a rusted set of supply lines told us the leak was not new. This is the part a surface refresh never fixes, and it is exactly why we open the wall before quoting the real scope.

The Plan We Wrote Up

We swapped the tub for a low-threshold shower, reworked the drain to a shower P-trap, and planned a new anti-scald valve set to a 120 degree limit. The homeowner picked a large-format porcelain for the walls and a slip-resistant mosaic for the floor. Everything went in the written estimate before demo, so there were no surprises once the wall was open. If a full gut makes more sense for your room, our full bathroom remodel covers the same careful approach at a larger scale.

The Waterproofing Nobody Sees

This is the step that makes a shower last. We set cement backer board, applied a bonded Schluter-Kerdi membrane to ANSI A118.10, and flood-tested the pan before a single tile went up. Done right, the waterproofing lives behind the tile, so the finish can be whatever you like without risking another leak. It is the same method behind all of our tile and waterproofing work.

The Before and After

The old bathroom was a boxed-in tub, a leaking surround, and a 90715 home that felt older than it was. The finished room is an open walk-in shower with a frameless glass panel, a tiled niche, and a floor you can step into flat-footed. The homeowner got a bathroom that is easier to use today and ready for aging in place tomorrow.

Thinking About Your Own Remodel?

If your bathroom has a tub you never use or a surround you suspect is leaking, the smart first move is a real in-home measure. It turns guesswork into a plan and surfaces any hidden damage before it costs you. Reach out through our contact us page or call Osmhi at (562) 224-1060 for a free estimate in Lakewood.

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Osmhi provides bathroom remodeling in Lakewood, CA, from full tear-out remodels and walk-in curbless shower conversions to tub-to-shower conversions, tile and waterproofing, vanity and countertop installation, plumbing fixture replacement, and accessible aging-in-place baths. We handle the whole job under one crew, and being local means we know the older single-story homes near Del Amo Blvd and the 90713 blocks as well as the newer builds off Candlewood St.

The best proof of the work is the work itself. Over the last stretch of projects we have swapped tired 1950s tubs for low-threshold showers, rebuilt leaking pans with a bonded Schluter-Kerdi membrane over cement backer board, and reset comfort-height WaterSense toilets that finally flush right. Each remodel on Woodruff Ave or Clark Ave started the same way, with a careful measure, a written scope, and a fixed price before a single tile came off the wall.

We keep the process straightforward. We come out to look at the real conditions, talk through porcelain versus natural stone, anti-scald valves, exhaust fan sizing, and where a niche or grab bar should land, then hand you a clear written estimate. Once the plan is set we protect the floors, demo clean, rough in the plumbing to IPC, and install so the finished room fits tight and drains the way it should.

A remodeled bathroom is one of the upgrades buyers in the Lakewood market notice first, and it is also the room a family uses every single day. We think that is worth doing carefully, so we waterproof properly behind every wall, pull the permits the job calls for, and finish every grout line and silicone joint so the room looks like it was always meant to be there. The result near Bellflower Blvd or the 90715 area is a bathroom that holds up for years.

  • Waterproofed the right wayBonded membranes over backer board on every wet wall and shower pan, set to TCNA and ANSI A118.10 methods so it does not leak.
  • Fixed written estimatesThe price we quote after the in-home measure is the price you pay, itemized before demo begins.
  • One crew, permits includedThe same team handles demo, plumbing, tile, and finish, and we pull the permits and pass the inspections the job requires.
  • A guarantee that standsWe back our labor and our waterproofing in writing, and a real person answers when you call about it.

    • Areas We Reach Near Lakewood

    We remodel bathrooms throughout Lakewood and the surrounding southeast Los Angeles County communities, from the neighborhoods off Palo Verde Ave to the nearby cities just over the line.

    • Lakewood, CA (90712, 90713, 90715)
    • Hawaiian Gardens, CA
    • Bellflower, CA
    • Cerritos, CA
    • Long Beach, CA
    • Cypress, CA
    • Paramount, CA
    • Artesia, CA

    Not sure if we reach your street? Call (562) 224-1060 and we will let you know.

    The Remodeling Services We Provide

    One local crew for the whole bathroom, from a full gut remodel to a single leaking shower.

    • Full Bathroom Remodel

      Complete tear-out and rebuild with new plumbing rough-in, tile, waterproofing, vanity, fixtures, lighting, and an HVI-certified exhaust fan, all brought up to current code.

    • Walk-In and Curbless Showers

      Barrier-free showers with a properly sloped pan, linear or center drain, and a bonded waterproof membrane, sized for easy or wheelchair access.

    • Tub-to-Shower Conversion

      Swapping a dated bathtub for a low-threshold shower, including a new anti-scald valve, waterproofing, tile or acrylic surround, and a glass enclosure.

    • Tile and Waterproofing

      Porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone set over cement backer board with a bonded membrane, thinset, and grout, done to TCNA Handbook methods.

    • Vanity and Countertop Installation

      New vanities with quartz or solid-surface tops, undermount or vessel sinks, and faucet plus P-trap connections scribed to the wall.

    • Accessible Aging-in-Place Baths

      Universal-design remodels with grab bars on solid blocking, a comfort-height toilet, a roll-in shower, and slip-resistant flooring planned to ICC A117.1.

    Questions We Hear Most Often

    How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Lakewood?
    It depends on the room size, scope, and materials. A powder room runs roughly $2,000 to $6,000, a mid-range full remodel usually lands between $10,000 and $25,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion falls in between. We give a firm written estimate after a free in-home measure.
    How long does a full bathroom remodel take?
    A standard full remodel typically runs about two to three weeks once demo starts, allowing for waterproofing to cure and inspections to clear. A powder room is faster, while a master bath with layout changes takes longer. We give you a schedule up front.
    Do I need a permit to remodel my bathroom?
    If the work touches plumbing, electrical, or the structure, yes, and we handle it. We pull the permits the job requires and schedule the inspections so the finished room is done to code and clean on paper for a future sale.
    Should I convert my tub to a walk-in shower?
    For many Lakewood homeowners it is a smart move, especially if the tub goes unused or you are planning to age in place. A low-threshold or curbless shower is easier to step into and, done with proper waterproofing, it will not leak. We can walk you through both options.
    How do you waterproof a tile shower so it does not leak?
    We set a bonded waterproof membrane, such as Schluter-Kerdi or a liquid-applied product, over cement backer board and a properly sloped pan, then tile over that to ANSI A118.10 and TCNA methods. The waterproofing is behind the tile, which is where leaks actually start.
    Can you make my bathroom accessible for aging in place?
    Yes. We install grab bars on solid blocking rated for a 250 pound load, comfort-height toilets, curbless roll-in showers, and slip-resistant flooring, planned to ICC A117.1 and ADA guidance so the room works safely for years to come.
    Do you serve my area?
    We cover Lakewood ZIP codes including 90712, 90713, and 90715, plus Hawaiian Gardens, Bellflower, Cerritos, Long Beach, Cypress, Paramount, and Artesia. Not sure if we reach your street? Call and we will let you know.

    What Local Bathroom Projects Cost

    Bathroom pricing depends mostly on the size of the room, the scope of the work, and the materials you choose. A powder room refresh is the most budget-friendly project, a mid-range full remodel sits in the popular middle, and a tub-to-shower conversion falls in between depending on tile versus acrylic. Fixture upgrades, moving plumbing, and premium stone add to the total. The ranges below are typical for the Lakewood area, and we put the firm number in writing after a free in-home measure.

    Powder Room Refresh$2,000 to $6,000
    • Toilet, sink, and finishes
    • Rarely moves plumbing
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    Full Bathroom Remodel$10,000 to $25,000
    • New tub or tile shower, vanity, and tile
    • Demolition and waterproofing included
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    Tub-to-Shower Conversion$3,000 to $8,000
    • Low-threshold walk-in shower
    • New valve and waterproofing
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    Request Your Free Project Estimate

    Ready to rebuild your bathroom? We will look at the space, talk through materials, fixtures, and layout, and give you a clear written estimate with no pressure. Most Lakewood remodels move quickly once the plan is set, and we handle everything from the first demo to the final grout line and silicone joint, waterproofed and backed by our written guarantee.

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