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How Much Does It Cost To Remodel A Bathroom?

Bathroom Remodeling Prices


If you were to ask 100 homeowners about remodeling a bathroom you’d likely get 100 different answers about what the project would entail. However, it’s easy to agree that bathroom remodeling is relatively expensive, with most jobs falling in the range of $10,000 to $20,000. The high price tag often results from the various subcontractors that are required and the price of the components themselves. However, a bathroom renovation holds its value well and is a sound investment for homeowners.

A homeowner can expect to pay between $15,000 and $18,000 to install the following in a 40 square foot bathroom:




  • New porcelain toilet
  • Apply new paint or wallpaper
  • A new tub/shower combo
  • New tile around the tub
  • A solid-surface counter with a sink
  • A new shower control
  • A new medicine cabinet with mirror
  • Ceramic floor tile

    • That being said, your location will affect the overall price as well. The lowest bathroom remodel cost is typically found in southern states, while the Pacific Northwest carries the highest bathroom renovation cost.

  • Homeowners can complete a bathroom remodel themselves for as little as $5,000. This would include the material costs for drywall, fixtures, shower tiles, a new bath/shower enclosure and touching up the paint. A do-it-yourself project that includes these things as well as more expensive material such as a vanity, cabinets, floor tiles and faucets could be twice as expensive-$10,000 or more.

    • For an idea of what your project will cost receive free quotes from multiple bathroom remodelers in your local area. Get started now! All of the bathroom remodelers we will connect you to are licensed an insured professionals.

    Basement Remodeling Costs:

  • Odds and ends such as towels, towel racks, pictures, candles and other decorations can tack on another $500 to $1,000 or more.
  • Hiring an electrician will cost approximately $1,000 to install new lights, a fan and replace the switch box.
  • The cost for an electrician to just install a bathroom fan is around $300. The project is fairly simple and you could do it yourself in about a day for a third of the cost. This Old House offers instructions on their website for the do-it-yourselfer.
  • Plumber is approximately $1,000 to adjust the water lines and install a toilet.
  • Tile installer will cost roughly $2.50 per square foot.
  • Necessary permits: $500 to $1000 (this may be included in the total project cost)
  • Interior designer: for a professional touch, hire a bathroom designer. Bathroom designers can charge anywhere from $50 to $200 per hour or more depending on their reputation and clientele list. A high end-designer could charge $500/hour in some instances and locations. Some may also charge a percentage of the total project cost (anywhere from 10 to 30 percent) or else use their industry connections to get discounts on products and materials and then pocket the difference. A designer is not to be confused with a decorator; a designer is state certified and provides more than an aesthetic sense. They are knowledgeable about technical aspects of renovation, including drafting and building and safety codes.

    • Looking for Bathroom Remodeling Ideas?

  • For some ideas on bathroom design visit HGTV.com.
  • Before shopping for contractors, have a budget in mind. A safe bet is to calculate how much you can spend and subtract 20% just as a precaution.

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