How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
A bathroom remodel costs $100 to $500 per square foot, or $3,500 to $25,000 for an average-sized bathroom, per HomeGuide.
HomeGuide splits the job into three scopes rather than one average, and the split is more useful than the headline. A minor renovation at $100 to $150 per square foot, or $3,500 to $7,500, updates the flooring, vanity, paint and fixtures or adds a prefab shower stall. A partial remodel at $150 to $300, or $5,300 to $15,000, replaces some of the tub, shower, sink, toilet, vanity and tiling. A full remodel at $250 to $500, or $8,800 to $25,000 and up, changes the layout and may use luxury or custom materials. Its figure for a large primary bathroom with high-end fixtures reaches $60,000.
Source: HomeGuide
This page is general information, not professional advice. Remodeling prices move with your local labor market, the condition of what is already there, the finishes you pick and what your building department requires, and the only number that counts is a written quote from a contractor who has walked the job.
Bathroom remodel cost by size
| Size | Minor renovation | Partial remodel | Full remodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x 5 ft (15 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,300 – $4,500 | $3,800 – $7,500 |
| 5 x 7 ft (35 sq ft) | $3,500 – $5,300 | $5,300 – $10,500 | $8,800 – $17,500 |
| 5 x 10 ft (50 sq ft) | $5,000 – $7,500 | $7,500 – $15,000 | $12,500 – $25,000 |
| 6 x 10 ft (60 sq ft) | $6,000 – $9,000 | $9,000 – $18,000 | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| 8 x 10 ft (80 sq ft) | $8,000 – $12,000 | $12,000 – $24,000 | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| 10 x 10 ft (100 sq ft) | $10,000 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $30,000 | $25,000 – $50,000 |
Source: HomeGuide
So a small half-bath at 3x5 is $1,500 to $7,500 depending on scope and a 10x10 primary bathroom is $10,000 to $50,000 on the same three scopes. HomeGuide's cost factors behind the spread are the layout, the materials, whether pipes or wiring move, custom or luxury features, accessibility changes, permits, disposal and the region — and it prices none of the region effect, saying only that costs are higher in urban and high-demand areas where skilled workers are also easier to find.
Source: HomeGuide
What each part of the bathroom costs
| Service | Average installed cost |
|---|---|
| Bathtub replacement | $800 – $4,600 |
| Shower installation | $1,000 – $15,000 |
| Tub to shower conversion | $1,000 – $15,000 |
| Bathroom tiling | $400 – $8,000 |
| Vanity | $400 – $4,000 |
| Countertop | $250 – $3,000 |
| Sink | $280 – $1,200 |
| Toilet | $350 – $800 |
| Exhaust fan | $150 – $550 |
| Painting | $150 – $1,500 |
Source: HomeGuide
The labor sits on top of those. HomeGuide puts remodelling labor at $50 to $150 or more per hour: a general contractor at $50 to $150 per hour or 10% to 20% of the project cost, a plumber at $75 to $150, an electrician at $50 to $130 and an interior designer at $50 to $200. Demolition of the bathroom alone is $600 to $2,000, an electrical panel upgrade is $850 to $2,500, heated floors are $500 to $2,800 including the new flooring and a grab bar is $100 to $350.
Source: HomeGuide
The single biggest lever on this number is not the finish level. It is whether the plumbing moves. HomeGuide's own low-cost advice starts with keeping the plumbing and wiring where they are.
What it returns
HomeGuide puts the return on investment for a mid-range bathroom remodel at 60% to 74%, and says an upscale remodel costs more and returns less — about 45% to 49% — while still adding to resale value. The non-financial reasons it lists are the ones people act on anyway: safety in older homes or for limited mobility, water and electricity savings from low-flow fixtures and LED lighting, storage, and a layout that works.
Source: HomeGuide
The two decisions inside this number that carry their own price tables: the tub to shower conversion.
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Questions people ask next
- How much does a small bathroom remodel cost?
- HomeGuide publishes $1,500 to $2,300 for a minor renovation of a 3x5 bathroom, $2,300 to $4,500 for a partial remodel and $3,800 to $7,500 for a full one. HomeGuide's 5x7 rows run $3,500 to $17,500 across the same three scopes.
- What is the difference between a bathroom renovation and a remodel?
- HomeGuide's distinction is that renovating fixes or improves the existing bathroom while remodelling involves more extensive changes or new elements, such as replacing a tub with a walk-in shower. HomeGuide's per-square-foot bands separate the two: $100 to $150 for a minor renovation and $250 to $500 for a full remodel.
- Is a bathroom remodel worth it?
- HomeGuide puts the return on investment at 60% to 74% for a mid-range bathroom remodel and 45% to 49% for an upscale one, and lists safety, energy efficiency, storage and updated design as the other reasons homeowners give.
- How can I keep a bathroom remodel cheap?
- HomeGuide's first piece of advice is to keep the plumbing and electrical wiring where they are, because moving pipes or wiring adds to the cost. HomeGuide's minor-renovation scope — flooring, vanity, paint, fixtures or a prefab shower stall — is $3,500 to $7,500 for a 35 to 50 square foot bathroom.
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