The Santa Monica Coastal Bath
Bathroom Remodeling in Santa Monica
WDC builds high-specification bathrooms in Santa Monica — primary suites, guest baths, and powder rooms — with custom tile, stone, fixtures, and full MEP coordination under permit. Santa Monica’s green building requirements apply to bathroom MEP systems. We design and build to those standards from the start, not as an afterthought.
Bathroom Remodeling Scope
A WDC bathroom remodel in Santa Monica is permit-pulled, full-trade construction. Typical scope:
- Full demolition to substrate — no overlay work
- Waterproofing system installation behind all wet surfaces
- Plumbing — fixture relocation, low-flow fixture specification per Santa Monica water efficiency requirements
- Custom tile installation — large-format porcelain, marble, handmade ceramic
- Custom vanity and millwork fabricated to specification
- Stone countertop and shower surround fabrication
- Fixtures and hardware — Waterworks, Kallista, Gessi, Lefroy Brooks
- Radiant floor heating with thermostat control
- Electrical — GFCI compliance, dedicated circuits, lighting design
- Ventilation — energy recovery ventilator (ERV) or HRV where required by Santa Monica green building standards
Santa Monica requires water-efficient fixtures in all bathroom remodels. WDC specifies compliant fixtures as standard — WaterSense certified, meeting Santa Monica’s conservation requirements.
Bathroom Remodeling as Part of a Larger Renovation
In Santa Monica, pulling one permit set that covers kitchen, bathrooms, and other spaces simultaneously is more efficient than phased work — especially given the City’s plan check process. WDC coordinates bathroom remodels as part of whole-home projects or as standalone scopes, depending on your priorities.
If you have other spaces on your list alongside the bathroom, a full-scope consultation shows you what coordinated renovation looks like versus phased work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Santa Monica’s water efficiency requirements for bathroom remodels?
Santa Monica requires WaterSense-certified or equivalent low-flow fixtures in bathroom remodels — toilets, faucets, and showerheads. WDC specifies compliant fixtures as a standard part of the design process, so this is not a last-minute compliance issue.
How long does a primary suite bathroom remodel take in Santa Monica?
A full primary bathroom remodel — design, permits, custom fabrication, and construction — typically takes 3–5 months. Projects with long-lead custom stone or tile, or those involving structural changes, may run longer.
Do you use coastal-appropriate materials in bathroom remodels?
Yes. In Santa Monica’s coastal proximity, hardware specification matters — we use 316 stainless steel or equivalent for fixtures and fittings exposed to moisture and salt air. This prevents the corrosion issues that cheaper hardware develops within a few years near the coast.
Start Your Bathroom Remodel
One bathroom or a full home renovation — WDC can scope both and help you determine what makes sense for your Santa Monica property.