“Lior is very personable and has many decades of construction experience. We appreciated his sincere evaluation of our project.”
Ann AnterasianHouzz · April 2019
Bathroom remodeling · Arleta, CA
Arleta Bathroom Remodels,
Priced Before Demo
Most Arleta bathrooms live inside 1948–1965 tract homes, and the pipes behind them are usually original. We rebuild the room and the systems under it, with LADBS permits handled in-house. CSLB #972213.
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Arleta PermitsLADBS · Valley branch · in-house
Why Hillstar
Why Arleta Tract Homes Trust Hillstar
The bathroom you see is postwar; so is the plumbing you don't. Our job is making sure neither surprises you after the tile is up.
LADBS, Handled
Every Arleta permit is an LADBS permit, with Valley-branch plan check in Van Nuys. We submit, answer corrections, and meet the inspector.
1948–1965 Systems Scoped Early
Galvanized supply lines and undersized subpanels are common across North and South Arleta. We test and price the upgrades before demolition.
Watertight by Design
Pre-sloped pans, full membrane coverage, and sealed drain assemblies — the assembly under the tile is where our warranty earns its keep.
No Moving Targets
The milestone schedule is fixed at design. If a hidden condition appears, you get a written change first, not an invoice later.
Every Line Itemized
Fixtures, tile, labor, and contingencies priced item by item — you can see exactly where the budget goes.
Design-to-Build Continuity
No handoff between a salesman, a designer, and a crew. The people who measured your bathroom install it.
Our process
Four Steps to a Finished Bathroom
The same path on every Arleta project — visible progress at each stage.
1
Measure & Assess
At your home we check the room, the water pressure, the stack, and the panel — then talk through what you want the space to become.
2
Drawings & LADBS Filing
Layout drawings and fixture selections come first; the permit package goes to the Valley branch with the plan-check handled by us.
3
Rebuild the Room
Demo, rough plumbing and electrical, membrane waterproofing, tile, and finish work — one crew, every LADBS inspection scheduled on time.
4
Close-Out & Warranty
We walk the finished bathroom with you, clear the punch list, and stand behind the work in writing.
Design examples
Bathroom Design Examples
Examples of bathroom styles and layouts.
Reviews
Homeowners on Working With Hillstar
Verified Houzz reviews from Hillstar Construction clients.
“Lior is a fantastic general contractor. He has tremendous work ethic and strong attention to detail.”
J. GlaserHouzz · June 2017
“Hillstar's crew was courteous, prompt, and worked hard to make every detail exactly what we wanted.”
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FAQ
Arleta Bathroom Remodel — FAQ
Permits at the Valley branch, postwar plumbing, layouts, and budgets — the answers Arleta homeowners actually need.
Does an Arleta bathroom remodel go through LADBS?
Yes — Arleta is a City of Los Angeles neighborhood, so LADBS issues the permits and the Van Nuys office runs plan check and inspections for local addresses. The submittal, the corrections, and the inspection calendar are ours to manage, not yours.
What usually needs replacing in a postwar Arleta bathroom?
Homes built between 1948 and 1965 — the bulk of Arleta's stock across North Arleta, South Arleta, and the Beachy/Sharp blocks — often still carry galvanized supply lines, a cast-iron waste stack, and a subpanel with no room for new circuits. A full remodel typically renews the supply and waste runs to the stack and adds the circuit capacity a modern bathroom draws.
Which projects can skip the permit?
A same-spot fixture swap can. Anything that moves plumbing, opens walls, converts a tub to a walk-in shower, relocates electrical, or adds exhaust ventilation needs the permit — and always gets one on our jobs.
Can a small hall bath become a walk-in shower bathroom?
Usually, yes. Tract-era hall baths are compact, but a tub-to-shower conversion with a linear drain and a properly built pan opens the floor plan without moving walls. We confirm joist direction and drain routing on the first visit.
How do you keep the budget from drifting?
By pricing the risk up front. The quote itemizes fixtures, tile, labor, and the postwar-plumbing contingency, and any mid-project discovery is written up and approved before work continues. That discipline is why our schedule holds.
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Start With an Honest Look at Your Bathroom
A free in-home visit, a real assessment of the pipes and panel, and a written itemized number.