How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom?

It’s always a challenge to remodel your bathroom, so it’s good to have an idea of how much a bathroom remodel costs.  Often, people are requesting estimates based on the number of baths they want to remodel at once, or how many projects they want to tackle at the same time. It depends on how extensive of a renovation you’re looking to do, the style that you’re aiming for, and the quality of products you choose. 

The cost of a bathroom remodel isn’t always easy to determine. Heck, if you do enough searching online, you’ll find plenty of fluctuating numbers reported about bathroom remodel costs.

Whether you are planning on doing minor updates, completing bathroom makeovers, or only doing small changes here and there –  you will want to know how much a bathroom makeover is going to cost you upfront in order to stay within budget.

There are so many different elements that go into a bathroom remodel including flooring, lighting, sinks, faucets, tubs, mirror options, and more. There are also options for making your bathroom handicap accessible or wheelchair accessible should you be looking to make it more functional. Ultimately the total cost will depend on your budget and how far you want to go with a makeover.

The average bathroom remodeling cost in the United States is $10,942, according to data from homeadvisor.com. The data also shows that the average homeowner spends between $6,595 and $16,371. Updating the essentials in a small or medium-sized bathroom costs as little as $3,500 to $7,000 while a large or master bath costs $25,000.

For homeowners planning to remodel their bathrooms or for builders who manage the remodeling process for clients, bathroom remodeling cost is a major element to factor in before getting started.

Homeowners should, of course, receive an accurate assessment of bathroom remodel costs from builders or remodeling contractors before proceeding with the work. Perhaps more importantly, they need to know what contractors are included in remodeling cost estimates and what portion of the project these professionals will handle.

According to homeadvisor.com, the labor costs for a bathroom remodel are about $65 per hour and account for about half of the total project cost. Pricing may vary by up to 20% depending on location, owing primarily to labor costs. Across the country, material prices remain roughly constant.

 There are various factors that affect the cost of a bathroom renovation. The size, type of materials, and location of the bathroom all play a role in how much it will cost to remodel.

For example, if you want to install new tile on your wall, it will cost more than if you were just installing new flooring. Additionally, if you have an old house with smaller bathrooms and need to add on more space for things like a shower or toilet area, the price will be higher than if you were just redoing an existing bathroom.

Some people may be able to do it themselves while others may need help from professionals.