How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?

Contractors often respond with the phrase; "It depends." But in numbers, small bathrooms usually cost from $4,000 to $12,000 while larger master bathrooms can range between $10,000 and $35,000. The size of the room, its style, the quality of materials used, and the expertise of the contractor's services (obviously, higher quality work costs more) are all factors that contribute to the overall price. So let's look more in detail, at what contributes to it.

Small Bathroom

Based on the price range that I mentioned above, the average cost is typically $8,000. However, this project proves that you can fit within as much as $1,000 if you know how to do it yourself. Anyway, below please see a list of materials and their approximate costs, not including installation services.

Price Estimates (not incl. installation)

Feature	Lower Cost Choice	Higher Quality Choice
Toilet	$200 to $350 for basic toilet	$400 to $1,000 for designer features and advanced technology
Tub or Spa	$1,000 to $2,000 for nice entry-level stand-alone tubs	$2,500 to $6,000 for luxury, Whirlpool and Jacuzzi tubs
Bathroom Shower	$1,000 to $3,000	$3,000 to  $5,000
Bathroom Vanity	$150 to $400 for a single sink vanity with bowl	$400 to $1,000 for a stylish designer single-sink vanity with top
Pedestal Sink	$125 to $300 for complete pedestal sink	$300 to $1,000 or more for an elegant pedestal sink
Faucets & Fixtures	$75 to $200 nice, functional bath and sink faucets	$200 to $400 for more stylish and designer faucets
Floor Tile	$2.50 to $6.00 per sq. ft. for ceramic or porcelain tile or about $125 to $300 for a (6’ x 8’) 50 sq. ft. floor	$8 to $20 per sq. ft. for natural stone tile or about $400 to $1000 for a (6’ x 8’) 50 sq. ft. floor. Custom designs, mosaics, or exotic tiles can cost more.
Wall Tile	$4 to $8 per sq. ft. for ceramic or porcelain tile or about $200 to $400 for 50 sq. ft.	$10 to $20 per sq. ft. for natural stone tile or about $500 to $1000 for 50 sq. ft.

Master Bathroom

Just because it is bigger, it costs more. However, it depends much on your preferences. If you have a tight budget then probably you would have to refuse some fancy features in favor of practicality. But the reality is, that regardless of your budget, the total price ranges from $10,000 to $35,000. Therefore, plan your budget, ahead of starting a project. Otherwise, you may run out of money somewhere in the middle of the work.

Price Estimates (not incl. installation)

Feature	Standard Master Bath	Large Master Bath*
Tub or Spa	$1,500 to $3,000 for stand-alone tubs	$2,500 to $6,000 for luxury, 1 or 2-person spas with jets
Bathroom Shower	$1,000 to $3,000 for a shower enclosure or surround	$3,000 to $5,000 for a custom tiled 1 or 2-person shower, open shower, or wet area
Double  Vanity	$400 to $1000 for a nice double-sink vanity	$1,000 to $3,500 for a designer double vanity console with storage
Pedestal Sink	$125 to $300 for a complete pedestal sink	$300 to $1,000 or more for an elegant pedestal sink
Faucets & Fixtures	$75 to $200 for each set of bath, shower, or sink  faucets & hardware	$200 to $400 for each set of more stylish bath, shower, or sink hardware
Floor Tile	$2.50 to $6.00 per sq. ft. for ceramic or porcelain tile or about $250 to $600 for a (9’ x 11’) or 100 sq. ft. floor	$8 to $20 per sq. ft. for natural stone tile or about $1600 to $2000 for a (13’ x 15’) 200 sq. ft. floor. Custom designs, mosaics, or exotic tiles can cost more.
Wall Tile	$4 to $8 per sq. ft. for ceramic or porcelain tile or about $300 to $600 for 75 sq. ft.	$10 to $20 per sq. ft. for natural stone tile or about $1200 to $2,400 for 120 sq. ft.

Installation and Labor Costs

Bathroom remodeling services include the following main phases:

• Demolition - the old tile, tub, shower, and plumbing need to be removed. Depending on the job and condition of the existing structures, this could also include removing old, damaged, or rotted flooring or walls.
• Preparation -reinforcement of floor, repair or building of walls, fitting the new plumbing as necessary, and installation of a shower pan. If a wet area or open shower is planned this would include installation of all the proper and waterproof Kerdi shower system products.
• Installation - install new shower and tub as well as floor and wall tile. Install shower doors, dividers, and glass walls as required.
• Plumbing to Code - install new drains, faucets, and fixtures.
• Carpentry - depending on the project carpentry may be required to move walls, build half walls, or install some cabinetry.
• Finishing Touches - add lighting or fans and paint the trim and walls as desired.

Typically, the work costs are estimated based on an hourly rate or a cost per square foot. For smaller projects, many contractors require a minimum fee.

The average contractors’ prices are as follows:

• Hourly Rates for Tile Installation - depending on the location of the project and the quality of the professional contractor hourly rates for plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or tile work can range from $45 per hour to $80 per hour.
• Cost per Sq. Ft. for Tile Installation - Tile installation contractors often calculate labor costs based on the cost per square foot. Different types of tile require different preparation and installation techniques. For example, a standard ceramic tile is easier to install than more advanced designs that have patterns, borders, medallions, or mosaics. Given these differences, tile installation can typically range from a low of about $4 to $8 per sq. ft. for ceramic tile to $10 or $20 per sq. ft. for natural stone tile or more complex tile designs.
• Minimum Job Fee - many remodeling contractors and tile installers will charge a minimum job fee such as $500 or $750 for smaller jobs to make sure they are compensated for their time and cost.

Below you can also play with the tool that gives a rough estimate of a renovation cost based on the room size. Don't treat it as a final value, please. Take into account the information that we outlined above.