A bathroom remodel is one of the best upgrades you can make to a home, and one of the most stressful if you don’t know what to expect. At Golden Valley Construction & Remodel Inc., we’re a licensed, bonded and insured California general contractor serving Sacramento and Greater Sacramento. Here’s how a bathroom remodel works with us, who makes which decisions, and who provides what.

Step 1: Free Estimate and Walkthrough

Every project starts with a conversation. We visit your home, look at the current bathroom, and listen to what you want: more storage, a walk-in shower, a better layout, or simply a fresh look. We’ll also note anything that affects the work, such as old plumbing, water damage, or tight spaces. Then we give you a clear, written estimate at no cost.

Step 2: Planning the Scope and Layout

Together, we decide what the project includes. Are we keeping the layout or moving the toilet, tub or vanity? Moving plumbing costs more than a like-for-like swap, so we’ll explain your options and their price differences before anything is decided. You tell us your goals and budget, and we tell you what’s realistic.

Step 3: Choosing Materials (Who Decides What)

This is the step that surprises people most, so here is how it works.

You choose the look. The style is your call: tile, vanity, countertop, faucets, shower fixtures, lighting, paint color, and mirrors. We never pick finishes for you and charge you for them.

We guide the practical side. We tell you what holds up in a wet room, what’s easy to clean, what fits your budget, and what will cause problems later. If a material is a poor choice for a shower, we’ll tell you honestly.

We handle the behind-the-walls materials. Waterproofing, backer board, framing, plumbing and electrical supplies, and the other parts you never see are our decision, because they decide how long your bathroom lasts.

Item	Who decides	Who provides
Layout and scope	You and us, together	n/a
Tile, vanity, countertop	You (with our advice)	Included in the proposal, or supplied by you
Faucets, shower fixtures, lighting	You	Included in the proposal, or supplied by you
Waterproofing and backer board	Us	Us
Plumbing and electrical work	Us	Us, with licensed trades where required
Demolition and debris removal	Us	Us
Permits	Us	Us

If you’d like to buy your own fixtures or tile, talk to us first. We’ll confirm sizes and specifications so everything fits and you don’t pay for a return.

Step 4: Written Proposal and Contract

Once the scope and materials are chosen, you receive a written proposal with the full scope of work, the materials, the price, and a payment schedule tied to the progress of the job. You’ll know what you’re paying for before we start.

Step 5: Permits and Scheduling

Depending on the work, a bathroom remodel may need a permit from your city or county. We take care of that. We also set a start date and a realistic timeline in writing, since the schedule depends on the scope and on how long your selected materials take to arrive. Ordering early keeps your project from stalling.

Step 6: Demolition and Behind-the-Walls Work

We protect your floors and the path through your home, then remove the old fixtures, tile and flooring. Once the walls are open, we do any plumbing and electrical changes and fix problems we find, such as rot, mold or damaged framing. Older homes sometimes hold surprises, and we’ll show you anything we find and explain the options before moving forward. For homes built before 1978, we follow lead-safe practices.

Step 7: Waterproofing and Installation

This is the stage that decides whether your bathroom stays beautiful. We waterproof the shower and wet areas, install backer board, then set the tile, flooring, vanity, toilet and shower fixtures. Careful prep work here is what prevents leaks and cracked grout down the road.

Step 8: Finishing Touches

We finish with paint, trim, grout and sealing, mirrors, hardware, and accessories like towel bars. Then we test every faucet, drain, light and fan.

Step 9: Final Walkthrough

We walk through the finished bathroom with you and check every detail together. If something isn’t right, we fix it. We clean up and haul away all debris before we call the job done.

Ready to Start Your Bathroom Remodel?

If you’re thinking about a remodel in Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove or anywhere in the Greater Sacramento area, we’d love to talk. Request a free estimate on our website or call us at (916) 832-5332.

Golden Valley Construction & Remodel Inc. — California General Building Contractor License #1122563. Licensed, bonded and insured.