Almost every Irvine bathroom we remodel is upstairs, making waterproofing essential. Q Kitchen & Bath serves both older and newer homes throughout Irvine, handling layout, plumbing, electrical, tile, waterproofing, and finishes under one design-build contract.
OUR SERVICES
Full transformation of your main bath – dual vanities at the right height, a walk-in shower that fits two, better lighting, and the storage the original layout never provided.
Shared bathrooms designed for the way siblings actually use them: two sinks, a compartmentalized toilet and shower, durable surfaces, anti-scald valve protection, and storage that keeps the counter clear.
The signature Irvine remodel. Removing an oversized soaking tub nobody uses and converting that footprint into a large tiled shower transforms how the room functions without moving a single wall.
Small rooms where good design shows immediately. Wall-hung vanities, floating shelves, statement tile, and lighting that flatters – often the fastest, highest-impact project in the house.
Second-floor bathrooms leave no room for improvisation. Here’s how a Q Kitchen & Bath bathroom renovation moves from first visit to finished space.
Finished bathrooms from real Irvine and Orange County homes – primary suites opened up, garden tubs converted, and shared kids’ baths rebuilt for daily use.
IRVINE HOMES
We serve Woodbridge, University Park, Turtle Rock, Northwood, Westpark, Quail Hill, Oak Creek, Cypress Village, Portola Springs, Eastwood, Orchard Hills, and the Great Park neighborhoods – along with Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin, and surrounding Orange County communities.
FAQ
Three things. First, the consequences of a waterproofing failure are far worse, since water comes through the ceiling of the room below – which is why we flood-test every shower pan before tiling. Second, moving drains is constrained by joist depth, because drain lines need fall and joists can’t be cut arbitrarily. Third, logistics matter more: demolition debris and every material has to travel through your house and up the stairs, so stairwell and floor protection stops being optional. We plan all three during design rather than discovering them mid-project.
For most Irvine homeowners, yes. These tubs are used a handful of times a year, and converting that footprint into a large walk-in shower is the single most transformative change available in an older village home. The one consideration is resale: buyers with young children generally want at least one bathtub in the house. If your kids’ or hall bath still has a tub – which in most Irvine floor plans it does – removing the primary tub is a straightforward decision with no resale downside.
For a detached home, usually not. Interior work that doesn’t alter the exterior generally falls outside architectural review. Attached homes, condos, and townhomes are a different matter: many associations require notice before work begins, proof of contractor insurance, restricted work hours, and protection of common walkways and elevators. Some also restrict work affecting shared plumbing stacks, which can limit how far a fixture can move. We review your association’s rules during design so the requirements shape the plan instead of interrupting it.
Prioritize function over trend. Two sinks resolve the morning bottleneck in a shared bath. A compartmentalized toilet and shower lets two children use the room simultaneously – the whole point of a jack-and-jill layout. Pressure-balancing or thermostatic shower valves protect against sudden temperature spikes. Slip-resistant floor tile, solid-surface counters, and drawer storage instead of open shelving all hold up better to years of daily use. Spend on the fixtures and valves; the tile can be simple.
A powder room takes about 2 to 3 weeks. A kids’ or hall bathroom runs 3 to 5 weeks, and a full primary bath renovation 5 to 8 weeks – longer if fixtures move or a curbless entry is involved. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, selections, and permitting. Most Irvine homes have enough bathrooms that families manage comfortably, but we’ll map out which rooms stay in service before we start, and we sequence the work so the room isn’t sitting idle waiting on a single trade.
YOUR BEST CHOICE
Whether it’s converting a garden tub you never use or rebuilding a shared bath that’s taken a decade of abuse, our team can show you what’s possible in your floor plan. Book a free in-home consultation and see your new bathroom in 3D before demolition day.
