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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Clovis
Bathroom remodeling in Clovis typically costs between $9,000 and $28,000 for a full remodel, with smaller projects starting around $5,000. Elmstead Remodeling Fresno works throughout Clovis neighborhoods like Harlan Ranch, Old Town, and the established subdivisions off Fowler Avenue, and as a General Contractor in Clovis, we bring a written price to your kitchen table before any work begins. If you’re planning a walk-in shower, a tub-to-shower conversion, or a full bathroom gut in Clovis, call (559) 540-8453 and we’ll walk you through what the job will actually cost.
Why Elmstead Remodeling Fresno Is Clovis’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re a Cedarwell company, founded in 2005, and every bathroom remodel we do in Clovis is governed by the Cedarwell Care Promise: shoe covers at the door, drop cloths on the floors, quiet tools during nap hours, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. That’s the standard, not an upgrade. Clovis families with kids and pets care as much about how the house is left during construction as they do about the finished tile work, and the promise gives them a written structure to hold us to.
Our Bathroom Remodeling team knows what it takes to pull permits through Clovis’s Community Development Department, and we’ve worked with enough older homes near Sierra Vista and Buchanan to anticipate what inspectors here flag. The crews that serve Clovis are background-checked and uniformed, so when someone walks through your front door at 7:30 a.m., you already know who they are and why they’re there. Each project is led by Graham Stein, who reviews the written scope line by line with you before a single tool comes off the truck.
You’ll find strong feedback from Clovis homeowners about what happens after the job is done, too. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right within a year of completion, we make it right. That’s stamped on every contract we write in Clovis.
Styles & brands we work with
Walk In Shower in Clovis
A walk in shower in Clovis generally runs $4,500 to $12,000 installed, depending on whether we’re converting a tub, replacing an existing shower pan, or building a curbless entry with a linear drain. In Clovis, many of the homes built since the 1990s have oversized master bathrooms that can accommodate a larger walk-in footprint, while the older ranch-style homes near Gettysburg Elementary often need a tub removed to make the space work. We scope the plumbing rough-in, the waterproofing system, and the glass enclosure as separate line items so you see exactly where the money goes.
Waterproofing and Pan Construction
The shower pan is where failures start in this climate. Clovis sits on expansive clay soil that shifts with seasonal moisture, and a pan that’s not set on a properly pre-leveled subfloor will eventually crack at the drain collar or along the perimeter. We use Schluter waterproofing membrane on every walk-in shower we build in Clovis, and we check the slab for high spots and hairline cracks before we set anything.
Glass Enclosures and Tile Layout
Frameless glass enclosures change how the room feels, and they also change how the tile has to be laid out. In Clovis, where hard water from the Central Valley’s wells is common, we talk homeowners through larger-format tile with fewer grout lines because mineral buildup is easier to manage on a smooth surface. Every glass panel is measured after tile is set, not from the plan, so the finished enclosure fits the actual opening.
Bathroom Remodeling Companies in Clovis
Bathroom remodeling companies in Clovis are not all set up the same way, and the differences show up in how they handle the city’s design review process and how they price the work. A full bathroom remodel in Clovis runs $9,000 to $28,000, and the companies worth talking to will give you that range in writing before demolition starts, not a vague estimate that drifts upward once walls are open. Elmstead Remodeling Fresno writes every Clovis contract with a fixed price for the scope agreed on, plus written allowances for the hidden work a permit often triggers.
Written Pricing Before Demo Day
We give you a written price before any work starts, every time. If the permit inspection requires a code upgrade the original scope didn’t include, like bringing old wiring to current standard, you approve a change order in writing before we touch it. No surprise invoices at the end.
Matching Clovis Architectural Character
Clovis has a specific look. The city’s “Clovis Way of Life” aesthetic standards favor traditional, well-maintained designs, and a bathroom remodel that changes exterior wall openings or venting can go through design review. We prepare for that on the front end, so the windows, trim, and vent placements we propose match the character of the home and clear review without a stop-work order.
Trusted Brands We Service in Clovis
We stock and service fixtures and surfaces from brands Clovis homeowners already know: Kohler and Moen faucets and shower systems, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and Schluter waterproofing systems. When a Clovis customer selects a Grohe thermostatic valve or a KraftMaid vanity, we order through our established supplier relationships, which means faster lead times and accurate availability dates rather than a guess. If you need a specific brand matched to an existing fixture, like a Mr-Glass shower enclosure or a Moen trim kit, we’ll source it and confirm the part number before we order, and we can handle Viewlux repair in Clovis when needed. The manufacturer warranty travels with the finished project, and we handle the warranty paperwork for you.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Clovis Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring in pre-1960 Old Town homes. Opening a wall in a Clovis home built before 1960 often exposes wiring that current code won’t accept. If this isn’t scoped before rough-in, the inspector flags it and the job stalls while an electrician is rescheduled. We check for it during our initial site walk so the permit inspection passes the first time.
- Shower pan cracking on 1970s slabs. Clovis’s expansive clay soil expands and contracts with moisture, and a slab from the 1970s or 1980s often has enough movement to crack a poorly set shower pan years after the remodel. We pre-level the subfloor and use a decoupling membrane before setting any pan, and we note any slab movement in the written scope.
- Rotted subfloor under cast-iron tubs. Older Clovis homes frequently have original cast-iron tubs sitting on subfloors damaged by decades of slow drain leaks. Once the tub comes out, the rot is visible, and framing repairs become a change order. We write an allowance for framing repair into every older-home contract so the fix is priced and approved in advance.
- Design review for exterior changes. Any bathroom remodel in Clovis that moves or adds a window, changes venting to the outside, or alters an exterior wall can trigger design review under the city’s “Clovis Way of Life” standards. That’s a delay if it’s not planned for, so we submit the documentation early and design within the established character of the neighborhood.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Clovis, CA
Here’s what we tell Clovis homeowners when they ask about cost. A full bathroom remodel in Clovis runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel is $5,000 to $12,000. A walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000. A bathroom vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000. The range reflects what’s behind the walls, not just what’s on the surface: a 1960s home near Old Town may need wiring and framing allowance, while a 2005 home in Harlan Ranch usually doesn’t. The exact number is always a written quote, free, before any work starts. Call (559) 540-8453 to set that up.
| Project Type | Typical Range in Clovis |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel (full) | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
We Also Serve Cities Near Clovis
Beyond Clovis, we regularly work in Clovis neighborhoods and in nearby Fresno, Sanger, Madera, and Parlier. If you’re just outside Clovis and planning a bathroom remodel, call (559) 540-8453 and we’ll confirm whether we cover your address and what the visit schedule looks like.
Serving Clovis, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Clovis area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Bathroom Remodeling in Clovis
Clovis design review applies when a bathroom remodel changes exterior-facing elements like windows, vent terminations, or wall openings, and it requires the changes to match the city’s traditional architectural character standards. The review happens as part of the permit process, and it can restrict window style, trim profiles, and even vent placement. We plan for this from the first site visit so our designs clear review without resubmission. Call (559) 540-8453 and we’ll tell you whether your specific project triggers design review.
The two most common change orders in 1980s Clovis bathrooms are wiring corrections and framing repairs. Original aluminum branch wiring feeding the vanity or exhaust fan often fails current code once the wall is open, and cast-iron tubs frequently sit on subfloors weakened by slow drain leaks. Both are addressed with a written allowance in our contracts, so you approve the exact cost before the hidden work begins. For an exact quote on your 1980s bathroom, call (559) 540-8453.
Yes, a tub-to-shower conversion in Clovis requires a permit because it moves a drain, changes the plumbing rough-in, and often modifies the shower valve height and location. The city inspections cover the plumbing and waterproofing stages, and skipping the permit can show up as an unpermitted fixture when you sell the home. We pull all permits for Clovis projects, and inspection sign-off is part of our scope. Call (559) 540-8453 to discuss your conversion.
Framing repairs are an allowance item because the damage isn’t visible until the tub or shower is removed. In Clovis, where many homes from the 1970s and 1980s have original fixtures, a cast-iron tub can hide rotted subfloor and water-damaged joists for years. The allowance lets us price the repair honestly when we see it, and you approve the change order before we proceed. Call (559) 540-8453 and we’ll explain how allowances work in your specific bathroom.
Expansive clay soil under a Clovis slab moves with seasonal moisture, and that movement can crack a shower pan set directly on an unleveled subfloor. We pre-level the area, address cracks, and use a decoupling membrane before setting any pan, which absorbs the micro-movement that would otherwise transfer to the tile and grout. This is standard practice on every walk-in shower and tub-to-shower conversion we do in Clovis. Call (559) 540-8453 for an in-home evaluation.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Fresno, serving Clovis and the Central Valley.
