“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 · Pacoima, CA
Pacoima Bathroom Remodels,
Honest and Built to Last
Compact postwar homes deserve bathrooms done right the first time — real waterproofing, renewed plumbing, and an LADBS permit we carry so you don't have to. CSLB #972213.
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Family-OwnedLicensed since 2010
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Pacoima PermitsLADBS · Valley branch · in-house
Why Hillstar
What Pacoima Homeowners Get From Hillstar
On a compact postwar lot the bathroom budget has to work hard. Ours goes into the assembly behind the tile, where it counts.
Permits Carried by Us
LADBS Van Nuys office, submittal to final inspection — our responsibility on every Pacoima job.
Postwar Plumbing Renewed
Galvanized supply and cast-iron waste are the era's signature. We replace the runs that matter while the walls are open.
Value Where It Counts
Durable membranes, quality valves, and clean tile work ahead of gadgets — a bathroom that serves the household for decades.
Foothill-Edge Awareness
On blocks toward the San Gabriels we check the site conditions that can touch a ground-floor bath.
Clear Written Pricing
An itemized quote with the old-pipe contingency visible, and written approval before any change.
One Crew Accountability
The same team from first measurement through final inspection.
Our process
Four Honest Steps
How every Pacoima bathroom project runs.
1
Look Before We Quote
We measure the room, check the stack and panel, and talk through what the family needs from the space.
2
Design & Permit
Selections locked, drawings done, LADBS package filed at the Valley branch by us.
3
Build It Right
Demolition, new rough plumbing and circuits where needed, membrane waterproofing, tile, and finish.
4
Walk It Together
Punch list cleared and a written workmanship warranty on the finished bathroom.
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
Pacoima Bathroom Remodel — FAQ
Permits, postwar pipes, smart budgets, and what a remodel really involves in Pacoima's housing stock.
Do you handle the LADBS permit for us?
Completely. Pacoima is City of Los Angeles, its permits run through LADBS with Valley-branch plan check, and our office files the package, answers corrections, and books every inspection through the final.
Is it worth replacing the old pipes during a bathroom remodel?
Almost always. Pacoima's postwar homes commonly still run galvanized supply and cast-iron waste; with the walls already open, renewing those runs costs a fraction of what a later leak repair does. We show the option, priced, in the original quote.
Can we get a modern walk-in shower in a small bathroom?
Yes — compact postwar baths convert well. Removing the tub, building a properly sloped pan, and running a glass panel instead of a curtain opens the room up substantially. Grab-bar blocking and non-slip tile fold in at no drama.
What keeps the price from climbing mid-project?
The contingency is in the quote from the start, and every discovery becomes a written change order you approve before work continues. No verbal adjustments, no invoice surprises.
What standards does the finished bathroom meet?
Current code throughout: anti-scald valve, GFCI protection at the vanity, exhaust ducted to the exterior, and continuous membrane waterproofing under all tile. Those aren't upgrades on our jobs — they're the baseline.
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Let's Look at Your Pacoima Bathroom
A free in-home visit and a written itemized quote — honest scope, honest number.