Bathroom Remodel Cost Calculator

A bathroom remodel runs about $3,000 to $8,000 for a refresh that keeps the layout and swaps finishes, $8,000 to $20,000 for a mid-range job with new tile, a tub or shower, and a vanity, and $20,000 to $40,000 for a full gut down to the studs. Room size moves it: a small powder room runs lower, a large primary bath higher. The calculator above prices by scope and size. Moving plumbing or walls, high-end materials, and local labor push the real quote.

Moving plumbing is the big one. Keeping the toilet, tub, and sink where they are keeps the cost down; relocating them means opening walls and floors and rerunning supply and drain lines. After that it is the materials, natural stone and custom tile cost more than standard, and the scope, a full gut with new drywall, wiring, and a reframed shower is far more than a finish swap. Older homes can add surprises once the walls open, like old wiring or hidden water damage.

A refresh can be a few days to a week. A mid-range remodel usually runs two to three weeks, and a full gut three to five weeks depending on the size, the tile work, and how fast inspections and special-order materials come through. A single bathroom home is tighter to schedule because the household loses its only bath during the work.

A mid-range bathroom remodel is one of the stronger returns in home improvement, typically recovering a good share of its cost at resale, and it makes a home easier to sell. A very high-end remodel returns a smaller share because the spend outruns what the market pays for. The best value is usually a clean, mid-range update rather than the most expensive finishes.

A rough estimate covers the visible scope. It often does not cover what the walls hide until they open: outdated wiring that needs to be brought to code, hidden water damage or mold, a subfloor that has to be replaced, or old plumbing that has to be swapped while it is exposed. Permits and inspections are part of a real quote too. This is why the on-site walkthrough firms up the number.