Licensed California general contractor (CSLB #972213) delivering Encino bathroom remodels — full primary suites, mid-century updates, and ground-up custom bathrooms, with LADBS permits handled end-to-end.
Hillstar Construction delivers custom bathroom remodels for Encino homeowners. Our office sits on Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills — we travel to Encino projects for the first site visit and stay engaged through every inspection. We work across Encino Hills, Royal Oaks, South Encino, and surrounding 91316 and 91436 addresses on guest and powder refreshes, full primary bathroom renovations, and ground-up custom primary suites — including mid-century ranch updates and high-spec luxury primary suites. Every Encino bathroom remodel is handled by the same in-house team from design through final inspection, with LADBS permits handled by us. Licensed and insured since 2010, CSLB License #972213.
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Encino bathrooms run an exceptionally wide scope — from compact hall baths in 1950s ranch homes to 200-plus-square-foot primary suites in updated Encino Hills and South Encino custom properties. The design starts by matching the new bathroom to the home's architecture. Mid-century and ranch homes lean toward flat-panel vanities, clean-line stone, and minimalist fixtures that complement the home's original character. Spanish Colonial Revival homes land on painted cabinetry, terracotta or patterned tile, and arched detail. Encino Hills and South Encino custom primary suites reach for imported stone, heated floors, steam, and fully integrated fixture packages.
Material and fixture selection happens early. Custom vanity millwork runs 6 to 12 weeks from approved drawings; fully custom millwork runs 10 to 16 weeks. Imported stone slabs (Calacatta, Taj Mahal, Bianco Dolomiti) run 6 to 10 weeks. Fixture brands common in Encino primary bathrooms — Kohler, Moen, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Kallista, Waterworks, Perrin & Rowe — range from in-stock to 12-plus weeks.
Every Encino bathroom design includes drawings, tile and stone samples, a full fixture and plumbing schedule, and a written cost breakdown before any demolition. Scope changes mid-build are documented and priced in writing so the final invoice matches the approved scope.
Our crew handles demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, electrical, and tile installation in-house. One team sequences every trade so scheduling and accountability stay tight.
Waterproofing is the non-negotiable layer underneath every good bathroom. On Encino projects we use sheet-membrane or liquid-applied membrane systems behind every shower and tub surround, fully sealed at corners, transitions, and drain assemblies, with dedicated pre-slope and waterproofed curbs for walk-in and zero-threshold showers. On primary baths with steam the waterproofing scope extends to the ceiling with vapor-sealed transitions where the steam generator plumbing runs. Encino's post-war ranch and mid-century homes often require extra attention — original plumbing in those homes may include galvanized supply lines, cast-iron waste, and subfloor moisture history under the existing tile that needs to be addressed before new work goes down. These details are invisible when the room is finished, but they're what separates a bathroom that holds up for decades from one that fails silently behind the tile.
Permit jurisdiction for Encino bathroom remodels runs through LADBS — the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety — since Encino is a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles. We handle the full permit process from plan submission through final inspection and coordinate directly with LADBS staff.
Encino bathrooms finish at a spec that tracks the home's architectural pedigree. Mid-century and ranch bathrooms emphasize clean-line stone, flat-panel vanities, and minimalist fixtures that complement the home's original character. Spanish Colonial Revival bathrooms maintain their own period vocabularies. Encino Hills and South Encino luxury primary suites reach for imported stone, steam, heated floors and towel bars, and Kallista/Waterworks/Perrin & Rowe fixture packages.
Every Encino bathroom remodel passes LADBS final inspection and carries Hillstar Construction's workmanship guarantee. We walk the completed bathroom with you before closing out the project, document every punch-list item, and stay on the job until every line item is resolved to the approved scope.
Yes. Encino is a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles, so all bathroom remodel permits are issued through LADBS — the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Plan check, permit issuance, and inspections are coordinated through LADBS. We handle the full submission and inspection process on your behalf from application through final sign-off.
Industry-standard waterproofing on every shower and tub surround is baseline for any Encino bathroom we build. We use sheet-membrane or liquid-applied membrane systems behind tile, fully sealed at corners, transitions, and drain assemblies, with dedicated pre-slope and waterproofed curbs for walk-in and zero-threshold showers. On primary baths with steam the waterproofing scope extends to the ceiling and includes vapor-sealed transitions where the steam generator plumbing runs. These details are invisible when the room is finished, but they're what separates a bathroom that holds up for decades from one that fails silently behind the tile.
Most Encino bathroom remodels require an LADBS permit when the scope includes moving or adding plumbing, adding electrical circuits, or reconfiguring gas lines. Cosmetic refreshes — swapping fixtures, countertops, or cabinets within the existing footprint — often do not require a permit. We evaluate the scope at the first visit, handle plan check submission through LADBS, and coordinate all required inspections through to final sign-off.
Often yes. Encino's post-war ranch and mid-century homes — many built in the 1950s and 1960s — frequently still carry galvanized supply lines, cast-iron waste stacks, and subfloor moisture history under the existing tile. A full bathroom remodel on one of these homes typically includes replacing supply and waste runs back to the stack, rebuilding the subfloor where moisture damage is found, and sometimes upgrading the service panel circuit feeding the bathroom. We open the floor and walls early in the project, document what we find, and price the plumbing and subfloor scope in writing before tile and fixtures are committed — so there are no surprise change orders mid-build.
Custom vanity millwork typically runs 6 to 12 weeks from approved drawings; fully custom or semi-custom millwork runs 10 to 16 weeks. Imported stone (Calacatta, Taj Mahal, Bianco Dolomiti) runs 6 to 10 weeks. Fixture brands common in Encino bathrooms (Kohler, Moen, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Kallista, Waterworks, Perrin & Rowe) range from in-stock to 12-plus weeks depending on configuration. Steam generators, heated-floor systems, and integrated medicine cabinets need to be specified early since late changes create framing and plumbing rework. We build material lead times into the project schedule from the start so delays don't stall the build.
Guest or powder refreshes — new vanity, tile, fixtures, and lighting without moving plumbing — typically run $30K to $75K in Encino. Full primary bathroom remodels with walk-in or zero-threshold showers, freestanding tubs, stone, and heated floors typically run $75K to $200K. Ground-up custom primary suites with steam, dedicated dressing areas, and higher-spec fixture packages commonly reach $200K to $500K. Encino Hills and South Encino luxury primary suites often land at the higher end of these ranges when the scope includes full plumbing replacement and high-spec fixture packages. We provide a written cost breakdown at the consultation.
Lior and his team were extremely courteous, prompt, and worked hard to make sure every element was exactly what we were looking for.
— Ian, October 2022I enjoyed working with Lior as my contractor because he always answered all my questions. He explained the process and was helpful throughout.
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