How Much will it Cost to Remodel my Bathroom?

What is the Average Cost of a Bathroom Remodel?

The average bathroom remodel costs $10,306. Most homeowners spend between $5,950 and $14,819. You can spend as little as $3,500 to $7,000 updating the essentials in a small or medium-sized bathroom. On a large or master bath, you could spend up to or beyond $13,000.

Homeowners have many options when they remodel a bathroom and the total cost depends on style and budget. Bathroom remodels provide some of the highest resale returns as a home improvement project. However, it is not by any means cheap, and it can take a long time to complete. Therefore it is essential to gather and plan your bathroom remodeling ideas ahead of time for the room and then find the right remodeling contractor for the job. Asking questions, setting realistic expectations, cost estimates and budgeting from the start can mean the difference between finding a contractor you trust and enjoy working with versus a long and trying few weeks.

Find more information below on the costs of common accessories included in a bathroom remodel, along with design ideas and considerations concerning hiring a remodeling bathroom contractor. You want to get the best bathroom possible for your dime, so make sure you are armed with plenty of knowledge before you start calling.

Estimating Bathroom Remodel Costs

Determining your budget could be tricky when planning your renovation. A large factor in determining cost will be the size of your bathroom, ranging from small to medium or master bathroom size. The fixtures you will need to fit in your bathroom will range in price depending on their size. The list of fixtures involved in remodeling a bathroom can include elements like faucets and fixtures, floor plan changes (like converting a half bath to full bath), new showers or baths, new flooring, countertops, cabinets and lighting. This long list of comes with a lot of different prices and options to compare before choosing what to buy for your bath remodel.

Here is a chart with some of the many options involved in a bathroom remodel, including the least expensive (small) to most expensive (master) costs for each:

Option	Low Range	Mid Range	High Range
Install bathtub	$400 - $1,500	$2,600 - $4,100	$6,000 - $8,000
Install cabinets	$1,200 - $3,500	$4,700 - $7,000	$8,000 - $13,000
Install countertops	$900 - $2,000	$2,800 - $4,100	$5,000 - $6,500
Install flooring	$800 - $2,000	$2,500 - $3,600	$5,000 - $7,000
Install lighting fixture	$120 - $900	$1,100 - $1,700	$2,500 - $4,000
Install shower	$450 - $2,000	$3,000 - $4,800	$6,000 - $10,000
Install sink	$190 - $900	$1,400 - $2,300	$3,500 - $6,500
Install toilet	$130 - $250	$340 - $480	$550 - $780

Remember: you don't have to include all of these items in your bathroom remodel, unless you're building a whole new bathroom from scratch. You always have the option to add some pieces–sink, toilet and lighting fixtures–after you've done the bigger projects to spread out costs. Also consider that some of these projects–bathtub installation/remodel, shower installation or cabinet installation–have smaller, cheaper alternatives. For example, you can refinish cabinets to make them look brand new and flow with the new bathroom for less money. There is also the option of replacing faucets and other plumbing fixtures, which costs less than replacing bathtubs and showers.

For those who want a similar style from room to room, it's worth considering the cost of kitchen cabinets ahead of time. If you plan to have your kitchen remodeled after you tackle the bathroom, consider the cost of your bathroom cabinets and fixtures on a larger scale. This will give you a more detailed estimate of your kitchen remodel cost.

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Small Bathroom Remodeling Costs

Small bathrooms are often less expensive to remodel than larger bathrooms because they have less square footage. This means fewer materials involved to make them look brand new, and their cost will be on the low range of the chart above since you need less of them or their smaller sizes to fit in the bathroom. The cost of labor will also be lower because the time spent to remodel a small bathroom won't be as long as a large bathroom, unless the professionals run into snags with the electricity or plumbing. However, there is still a lot of heavy lifting, planning and general time involved in the process. Here are some cost factors you might deal with in the midst of a small bathroom remodel:

• Changing the layout: If you decide to increase the square footage of the small bathroom, it will increase the total cost of the remodel. This means changing the electrical wiring in the walls, adding more flooring, and possibly more plumbing. All of this will increase materials and labor cost.
• Fixtures and appliances: If you replace any of your current fixtures and appliances in the bathroom--countertops, bathtub, toilet, sink, etc.--this will increase the cost because the professionals will need to remove the originals and install the new ones. You can save on this cost by refinishing some of the appliances or buying the materials yourself.
• Plumbing and electrical: Any issues with your plumbing or electricity during the renovation will add onto the cost of the remodel. You might have them checked by separate professionals ahead of time just in case. However, there could be issues that occur during the renovation that can't be planned for.

Bathroom Remodeling Ideas and Inspiration

Why do you want to remodel the bathroom? Is it to modernize the functionality of your current bathroom? To update the style and color? Who is this bathroom for: female, male, adult or kid? Ask yourself if the bathroom design style should be classic or contemporary, mid-century modern or Bohemian chic. How will it flow with the rest of the house based on the style you choose?

Does your bathroom fit your lifestyle? Maybe you live a fast-paced lifestyle where you never have time for more than a quick shower in the morning. Perhaps you like a long, leisurely, relaxing soak in a jacuzzi tub at night. Either way, how you plan to design the bathroom reflects both your aesthetic taste and lifestyle, and all of this impacts your costs and price range for accessories.

Approach your contractor with many examples of your remodel ideas, including pictures from home decor magazines, links to bathroom design ideas on the web and paint chips from the hardware store. The more information a contractor has ahead of time, the more your bath remodel ideas will turn out exactly how you want it.

Here are some remodeled bathroom examples that might help you define how to remodel your bathroom:

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We coordinate costs and labor, assist with shopping for finish materials, and oversee cleanup at the end of the day. Our on-site supervision prevents delays and minimizes disruption to your life. Your living space remains livable.

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  The Meet & Greet. We begin every project with what we call a “meet & greet” at the site, where we talk about what you have in mind, review your wish list and determine if we’re a good fit. We want every project to be the start of a long-term relationship, so we need to be sure—for both of us—that the chemistry is right.

​  The Ballpark Guess-timate (if applicable). Once we understand what your project entails, we provide you with a “snapshot” based on our historical records and unit costs. This isn’t a final quote, but it gives you an idea of what the costs are likely to be.

​  The Design Process. If you decide to move forward, and depending on the scope and complexity of the project, we may suggest choosing a design team. You may have magazine cutouts, photos of something you like, or even rough sketches, and if we can keep it simple, we will. But there are literally dozens of choices to make when remodeling kitchens or bathrooms or even just changing your deck. The design process can be overwhelming, and having an architect or designer at your side helps make everything go a lot more smoothly with much less stress!

​  Retainer Agreement. If you wish to proceed after the design is determined, we will request a small retainer fee which is deducted from the contract cost should you authorize the actual work. If you decide to stop here, you will have a detailed Scope of Work for future use.

​  The Scope of Work. Once you have finalized your design elements and overall look, and have chosen all your materials, we can begin assembling the Scope of Work document and accompanying cost figures. At this point, we will schedule site visits where you can meet Projects’ approved trade contractors (our “Dream Team”) who will review your job and provide us with costs for their portion of the work. Our objective here is to answer your questions and identify any gray areas prior to start of the work. Once we receive all the contractors’ costs associated with your project, we will create a very detailed Scope of Work that explains the total price involved.

​ Reaching an Agreement and Starting Construction. You now know the Scope of Work, a budget has been determined, and the agreement has been signed. You will receive the detailed Scope of Work and Schedule, which gives projected timelines for each phase of your project. Construction starts and your dream project becomes a reality! Both Cherilyn and Christi will remain actively involved in your project, working together to meet the building schedule, ensure quality and cost control, coordinate all work done, answer your questions, and address any new ideas you may have.

​  Project Completion. At this point, just before we say our last farewells, we do a final walk-through together to be sure all items are finished and that your project meets with your high standards, as well as ours. After we get the “thumbs up,” we leave you to your newly remodeled project for you to enjoy for years to come.