A bathroom remodel is one of the best investments a San Diego homeowner can make, and it all starts with a proper demo. Demo Diego strips out outdated bathrooms with surgical precision, from pink tile relics in College Area bungalows to builder-grade boxes in Eastlake tract homes. We remove tubs, showers, tile, vanities, and flooring while safeguarding your plumbing lines and neighboring walls so your contractor inherits a clean workspace. Call us at 760-860-8080 and we will have your bathroom gutted and ready for rebuild in as little as one day.
Our bathroom demolition starts with shutting off water supply lines and capping drains to prevent any sewer gas from entering the home. We install dust barriers and floor runners to protect hallways and bedrooms from debris and dust tracked out of the work zone. Our crew removes fixtures, vanities, and mirrors first, followed by wall tile, tub or shower surrounds, and flooring. Cement board and damaged drywall are stripped to expose studs so your contractor can inspect framing and plumbing before rebuilding. All debris is carried out of the home the same day and hauled to our disposal partner, keeping your property clean overnight.
Typical turnaround: 1 day
Exact pricing depends on project scope, accessibility, and debris volume. We provide free on-site estimates with transparent, all-inclusive pricing — no hidden fees.
Bathroom demolition in San Diego generally costs $1,500 to $4,500. A small guest bathroom with basic fixtures runs around $1,500 to $2,500, while a large primary bathroom with a soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, and extensive tile can reach $3,500 to $4,500. Demo Diego quotes a flat rate based on an in-person assessment so there are no surprises.
Yes. Most standard bathrooms are fully gutted in a single day. Our crew typically arrives in the morning, and by the end of the afternoon the fixtures, tile, and debris are removed and hauled away. Larger primary bathrooms or projects with unusual complications like multiple layers of flooring may extend into a second morning.
Cast iron tubs are broken apart inside the bathroom using a sledgehammer and carried out in pieces, which prevents damage to your hallways and doorframes. Fiberglass and acrylic tubs are cut into sections with a reciprocating saw for easy removal. Steel tubs are light enough to carry out whole. We also remove the drain plumbing and cap it at the subfloor level.
It is very common to find mold behind shower walls in San Diego bathrooms, especially in older homes near the coast in areas like Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, and Imperial Beach. If we uncover mold during demolition, we stop work in that area and notify you immediately. We can recommend licensed San Diego mold remediation specialists who can treat the affected areas before your remodel continues.
Yes. We remove the toilet, scrape the old wax ring, and install a temporary test cap on the closet flange to block sewer gases. The water supply line is shut off and capped as well. This keeps the bathroom safe and odor-free while you wait for your contractor to install the new toilet.
DIY bathroom demolition is tempting but risky. Improperly removing tile can damage plumbing lines hidden in walls, and breaking a cast iron tub without experience can crack your floor tile in the hallway. Our crew finishes in hours what typically takes a homeowner an entire weekend, and we handle hauling, dust control, and safe utility disconnection. The cost of Demo Diego's service is almost always offset by the time you save and the damage you avoid.
In most cases, no. Bathroom wall tile is almost always bonded to cement board or directly to drywall with thinset mortar. Removing the tile destroys the substrate behind it. The good news is that replacing cement board or drywall is inexpensive, and your tile installer will prefer a fresh, flat substrate to work with anyway.
We remove the floor tile and the cement board underlayment beneath it, leaving the plywood subfloor exposed. We inspect the subfloor for water damage or rot, which is surprisingly common around toilet flanges and tub drains in San Diego homes. If we find soft spots, we flag them for your contractor so they can be repaired before new flooring goes in.
We provide bathroom demolition services throughout San Diego County and surrounding areas.
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