You’ve decided you want to renovate your bathroom! What should you do next? One of the first questions you probably want to answer is, “How much does a bathroom remodel cost?”
The cost of bathroom remodeling projects seems to be a well-kept secret by contractors. Most of the time, they won’t have pricing information on their websites and they won’t tell you anything about price until you have spent hours in a sales presentation. Why does it feel like you have to waste your time and jump through hoops just to get a seemingly simple answer?!
We think it shouldn’t have to be this way! We here at JSB Home Solutions have been in the home remodeling game for over 45 years and we have seen the frustration and wasted time for homeowners and contractors alike that comes from gatekeeping project cost information. So we have promised to take a different approach. In fact, we feel so strongly that transparent pricing should be a standard that we’ve put bathroom pricing up on a dedicated page on our website.
In this article, you will learn how much a bathroom renovation should cost in the remodeling industry today based on the type of project and size of your bathroom. By the end of this article, you’ll have all the information you need to set a realistic renovation budget and find a contractor that fits within that price point.
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The average cost of a bathroom remodel can range from $5,000 - $50,000 depending on many factors. Some high-end bathroom projects can even exceed $100,000! With such a wide range, let’s break it down into more helpful categories so you can see more closely where your project might fall.
The simplest category of bathroom remodel is replacing a tub or shower with a similar size and shape tub or shower. This would also include tub-to-shower conversions. We call these wetspace-only projects because they focus on the area of a bathroom that comes in contact with a large amount of water.
Tub or shower replacement remodels typically cost $6,000 - $15,000.
A full bathroom is a bathroom that has at least one sink, a toilet, and a tub or shower. Full bathrooms could also be called a hall bathroom or guest bathroom and are usually connected to a hallway for easy access through a common area of your home.
Full bathroom remodels usually cost between $15,000 - $50,000. The range is wide because there are a lot of variables to consider such as the size of the bathroom and the work being done. Here are some examples of things that could be included in a full bathroom remodel:
The more pieces included in your remodel, the higher the price range your project will fall into.
Master bathroom remodels fall in the $18,000 - $50,000+ price range although they are more likely to land towards the upper end of the range because they tend to have more features as described above. All of the same tasks could be included in a master bathroom remodel as listed for a full bathroom.
The best way to set your budget for a bathroom remodel is to follow a few simple steps to identify which category your project best fits.
Two main categories contribute to the cost of your bathroom remodel: labor costs and material costs.
For example, a remodel that is converting a tub to a shower would involve removing the old tub and installing a shower base, shower walls, a new shower head, and a shower door. This project would have a lesser scope of work than converting a tub to a shower and replacing the toilet, floor, and vanity.
The other piece of bathroom remodel costs is the materials that you select for your new space. You will have many options to choose from along a continuum of prices. For example, here at JSB, we have three types of shower walls for you to choose from: acrylic, solid surface, and cultured marble. They each have their perks but they also offer different price points for you to choose from.
One of the most influential factors in determining the cost of your bathroom remodel is the size of your bathroom.
For a full gut of a 5 x 7 bathroom, you are looking at an average of $21,000 - $30,000+. This type of bathroom project could include a new shower (base, walls, and fixtures), new floor, new toilet, new vanity, new countertop, new lighting and mirror, and new towel bars and other accessories. You can always go higher than this range depending on the contractor you work with and the material selections you make.
Full gut remodels of 10 x 10 bathrooms will start around $30,000 and can reach well into the $50,000 - $60,000 range. Custom bathrooms with luxury materials can reach even higher. The advantage of a full-gut renovation is that everything in your bathroom will be new and styled exactly how you envision it.
Remodeling your bathroom in 2024 can be a rewarding project, whether you're looking to sell your home or just want to enjoy a more modern and comfortable space. Bathroom remodel costs don’t have to be a secret locked in the remodeling industry vault. From simple updates to luxurious overhauls, there's a remodel to fit every budget and style.
To jumpstart your bathroom remodel planning, follow these steps:
At JSB Home Solutions, we know that you will find peace in the bathroom renovation process. We will be there with you from start to finish and help guide you through our process to ensure that you are making not only the best financial decision but also the best decision for your family.