How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? [2025 Data]

Daydreaming of a bathroom that heightens your daily dose of luxury? Most homeowners spend an average of $12,119 on bathroom remodel costs, but it ranges between $2,500 and $30,000, or around $70 to $250 per square foot. This includes basic upgrades like replacing or refinishing a fixture, updating the countertops, and adding a fresh coat of paint or new flooring. Costs are closer to the high end if you use midrange materials.

The price for a full remodel can actually be much higher, and a full-fledged luxury remodel could cost more than $80,000. Let's build your bathroom remodel from the ground up, whether you're creating an at-home spa or making minor changes with the help of a local bathroom remodeler.

Average Bathroom Remodel Cost by Project Scope

Defining the scope of your bathroom remodeling project will help you set a realistic budget, depending on your goals. For example, the extent of the work being done and the brand, model, and color of items like new toilets and faucets factor into the scope. Determine whether your project is a minor, partial, or full remodel: 

• Full remodel: A full remodel includes stripping everything out of an existing bathroom and replacing every fixture and surface without altering the plumbing. The three main fixtures in a bathroom are the toilet, sink, and tub or shower. This level of work is an investment but could have some return if you’re updating an old bathroom. 

• Partial remodel: A partial remodel includes replacing at least one of the three main bathroom fixtures. Planning a partial remodel is a way to start upgrading your bathroom without breaking the bank. Some examples are replacing the sink, updating countertops, and replacing outdated floors. 

• Minor remodel: A mini remodel includes retaining or refinishing the existing fixtures, new paint or wallpaper, replacing the vanity, or adding accessories, like towel bars and rings, robe hooks, grab bars, bath exhaust fans, or other minor items.

Bathroom Remodel Cost Breakdown

The size of your bathroom, finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, and labor will significantly impact the final costs.

Materials

In addition to defining the scope of your project, you’ll want to decide which type of materials you’ll be investing in for your remodel. There are three different levels to choose from, with their own benefits and drawbacks:

• Economy or DIY: These are items like faucets or shower stalls that you can purchase at big-box stores. The quality is lowest in this category, but installation is often doable for a DIYer, which helps save money in the long run.

• Midrange: Midrange fixtures and materials offer a good balance between durability and affordability and are a notch or two higher in quality, such as a Kohler toilet or ceramic tile. They cost more but will last longer with proper maintenance. Ask your bathroom remodeling contractor if they work with wholesalers or distributors with showrooms where you can view your options. According to the Journal of Light Construction, the average midrange bathroom remodel costs $25,250. 

• Upscale: If you’re planning a luxury bathroom with a soaking tub or steam room and touchless faucets, you’ll need upscale materials. High-end surfaces like quartz countertops and glass tiles have the biggest price tags. 

You’ll also need to choose from prefab or custom fixtures and materials. For example, prefab shower kits, countertops, and vanities come at lower price points. However, your choice of materials and sizes will be limited. You may want to go custom for something more specialized or unique.

Labor

You will work with an impressive team of experts to make your bathroom remodel a reality. Labor comes out to 40% to 65% of your total remodeling budget, depending on the project's complexity and where you live.

Here are some common fees for your bathroom remodeling team.

• Contractor's cost: 10%–20% of your overall project cost 

• Hourly rate plumbers charge: $45–$200 per hour

• Cost to hire an interior designer: $50–$200 per hour

• Cost to hire an electrician: $50–$200 per hour

• Hourly rate for HVAC repairs: $100–$250 per hour

Size of Bathroom

The size and layout of your bathroom are the first places to start when estimating the cost of renovations. Bathroom remodels range from $70 to $250 per square foot, depending on the type of bathroom and whether you opt for basic or designer finishes.

Shower and Tub

Installing a shower averages $8,200, but the cost to remodel a shower ranges from $300 to $15,000, depending on the extent of the upgrades. Prefab shower kits cost as little as $600 with materials and labor, whereas custom showers push costs over $10,000 since they require more time and labor for proper measurements, construction, and installation.

The overall price of a bathtub replacement ranges between $2,000 and $9,400. Standard tub materials include acrylic or fiberglass, or you can spring for higher-end models made of cast iron, steel, or cultured marble. You'll also pay extra for clawfoot tubs, jets, and freestanding models. Major changes to your shower or tub may require your plumber to move or add pipes. 

Tile and Flooring

Investing in materials that will help waterproof a bathroom is crucial for durability, and the right flooring will enhance the bathroom design. For most homeowners, installing new flooring costs an average of $12.50 per square foot, but tiling can cost more because it requires a lengthier installation process (especially if you choose small tiles). 

If you use midrange materials, the cost of retiling a bathroom is between $10 and $50 per square foot, including labor. Ceramic is the most popular type of bathroom tiling because of its durability and versatility, but vinyl is the most economical option. Glass mosaic tiles, often used as decorative accents in showers, are considered upscale and will cost more. 

For those who don’t like the look of tile, luxury vinyl planking is popular because it’s more water resistant than natural wood flooring or linoleum. Always keep water resistance in mind when choosing a flooring for your bathroom.

Sinks

The cost to install a sink varies between $250 and $675 for standard midrange options. Choosing and installing only the sink is simple before accounting for fixtures, plumbing, and how it fits with the surrounding counters.

The total cost will depend on the materials as well:

• Wall-mount sink: $350–$650

• Drop-in sink: $60–$500

• Undermount sink: $170–$2,000

• Farmhouse sink: $360–$2,000

• Pedestal sink: $330–$730

• Vessel sink: $450–$5,000

Faucets and Plumbing

Upgrade your sink faucets for $170 to $360. Faucet installation prices rely heavily on how the sink mounts to the wall and its finish. For example, a traditional faucet mounted to the countertop costs between $40 and $200, while one mounted directly to the wall can cost over $750. 

Upscale finishes also add between $10 and $100, including:

• Brushed nickel: $10–$25

• Matte black: $20–$40

• Graphite black: $20–$50

• Matt gold: $25–$50

• Bronzed gold: $50–$100

• Champagne bronze: $50–$100

A plumber may need to make adjustments to your current pipes to attach a new sink, toilet, or shower. The average cost to rough-in plumbing for a bathroom is $7,000 for a new bath or major renovations. The cost of installing new pipes runs between $0.50 and $8 per linear foot for materials only. You'll also pay $45 to $200 per hour to hire a plumber. Plumbing updates during a bathroom remodel average $800. 

Toilet

Expect to spend an average of $375 on the cost of installing a new toilet for a midrange model. While the shower, tiles, and vanity steal the show, there are some upscale commode options as well.

• Two-piece: $725

• One-piece: $1,025

• Wall-mounted: $675

• Low-flow: $510

• Dual-flush: $350

• Upflush: $950

• Composting: $900

• Smart: $4,000

Cabinets and Shelving

The cost of new bathroom cabinets ranges from $100 to $42,000, with an average of $200 to $600 per unit. Storage cabinets, medicine cabinets, and vanities take up the largest square footage outside of your major plumbing installations, making them a major star in your renovation. 

Keep in mind that your vanity hosts your sink and hides the plumbing, so the more customized the vanity, the more you'll spend for hookups. A customized vanity can add $10,000 to your budget for materials and installation.

Building a shelf unit—for your hand towels, candles, and perhaps a few bathroom plants—will cost between $50 and $100 if you install it yourself or as much as $1,300 if you hire a professional contractor.

Countertops

If you’re only removing and replacing your old one, the price of a vanity countertop will range from about $400 to $4,300 for labor and materials.

Let's break it down further. Stock vanities that include premade countertops cost between $100 and $2,600, while custom countertops cost $500 to $2,800. The exact price depends on the material. Ceramic and laminate are popular because they’re wallet-friendly, while porcelain and Corian® are a slight upgrade, offering higher durability for primary bathrooms. 

In addition to material costs, add about $300 to remove and dispose of the old countertop and $200 to $1,000 for labor to install the new one. You may also need to hire a plumber to adjust the fit of the pipes and fixtures.

Here are some common countertop material costs.

Ventilation and Lighting

Controlling moisture is half the battle when it comes to protecting your bathroom from mold and water damage. 

• Install a bathroom vent fan with a light: $400

• Install vent with a heating lamp: $425

• Install wall-mounted vent: $130

• Installing a new light fixture costs: $200–$600

Doors and Windows

Remember to update the surrounding structure of your bathroom as well. 

• Installing a new door costs: $375–$1,300

• Adding trim: $2 to $3 per linear foot

• Adding bathroom hardware: $200

• Cost of replacing an existing window: $100–$300 per window

• Adding glass block windows: $460–$980

Paint or Wallpaper

The cost to paint a bathroom is $150 to $900, while the price of hanging wallpaper runs from about $2 to $6 per square foot for materials and $1 to $7 per square foot for labor. Flex your DIY muscles and save on costs by painting your bathroom yourself.

Extras and Accessories 

Once you check the major bathroom installations off your list, hone in on the fun details that add a bit of luxury to the design. Keep these elements in mind, especially if you're hoping to add some small designer accents:

• Towel racks (heated and non-heated): $100–$500

• Showerhead pricing: $75–$700

• Cost of installing cabinet hardware: $3–$200 per piece 

• Cost of installing a bidet: $40–$2,000

You might be able to DIY small upgrades like installing a new showerhead and toilet, painting the walls, and changing out the sink, but for more complex bathroom renovations, you’ll want to hire a team. 

Demolition and Prep

The demolition of your old bathroom will add between $1,000 and $2,300 to your bill. Make sure to double-check that these costs are in your contractor’s estimate. Your contractor will charge their hourly rate to clean up your space after the remodel, but you may have to hire a junk removal service to dispose of your old tiles, flooring, and fixtures for about $100 to $800.

Permits

The price of local construction permits heavily depends on where you live. You may not need to pay a fee for small projects. However, assume anywhere from $100 to $1,000 for permits for more in-depth construction, like changes to plumbing and electrical. Your contractor can provide approximate costs and obtain the permits for your project. 

Cost of Bathroom Remodel by Type 

Here are some considerations regarding each type of bathroom and the corresponding price tag.

Half Bath or Powder Room Remodel

Coming in at about 30 square feet, a small half bathroom costs between $1,500 and $15,000 to renovate, depending on the finishes and fixtures you choose. Most powder rooms only feature a toilet, sink, and vanity but might require new floors, tiling, and a coat of paint. 

For the most affordable half bath remodel, you’ll need economy materials like vinyl flooring, a laminate prefab vanity with a ceramic or porcelain drop-in sink, and a standard toilet. An upscale powder room remodel could include features like a custom vanity with hardwood cabinetry, a high-end vessel sink, and a designer faucet.

Guest Bathroom Remodel

A guest bathroom has everything your friends and family need to ensure a comfy stay. It features a shower or tub, sink, toilet, and vanity space to set up their toiletries. A standard guest bathroom measures about 80 square feet and will cost between $5,600 and $20,000 to remodel. 

On the low end of the price range, your guest bathroom could include prefabricated fixtures like a shower stall or vanity, a standard toilet, and vinyl or ceramic flooring. On the high end of the price range, you could splurge on a luxury walk-in shower with custom tiling, granite or marble countertops, and a high-tech toilet.

Primary Bathroom Remodel

The primary bathroom is often the place to pull out all the stops and showcase impressive finishes, your favorite type of bathtub, and double sinks. The average remodel for a primary bathroom measuring 120 square feet costs between $8,400 and $30,000 when you account for the extra coverage of tile, flooring, and counter space, plus additional plumbing hookups.

For a wallet-friendly primary bathroom remodel, choose a single prefabricated vanity with ceramic flooring and a tub-shower combo. For an upscale remodel, you may want to choose designer fixtures, a custom double vanity with natural stone countertops, a glass-enclosed shower with custom mosaic tiling, and a separate freestanding tub if space allows.

Additional Bathroom Remodel Cost Factors 

Anytime you decide to remodel a room, there are likely to be some unexpected costs. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Design Costs

An interior designer costs between $50 and $200 per hour or $5 to $15 per square foot. Most designers will charge a minimum rate, but they can coordinate with your contractor to help with layout and other aesthetic needs.

Floor Plan Changes

If you decide to change your floor plan, the cost to change plumbing and electrical can be an additional $5,000. The overall cost to add a new bathroom to your home is $5,000 to $75,000. A structural engineer for larger renovations can cost an additional $100 to $200 per hour to ensure that your remodel is up to building codes and safe for use.

Electrical

Updating lighting and fixtures as well as adding wiring or outlets requires the help of an electrician. The average cost to hire an electrician is $150 to $500 or $50 to $100 per hour.

• Cost of a new outlet: $100–$450

• Cost to rewire the room:  $2–$4 per square foot

• Cost of a new bathroom fan: $240–$575

Accessibility or ADA Compliance Features

Bathrooms can be a challenge for those with limited mobility, and they’re the number one location for slip and fall injuries. Adding individual fixtures can cost between $100 and $3,000, while building a new accessible bathroom from the ground up costs $9,000 on average.

• Grab bars: $100–$500

• Shower lift: $1,000–$1,500

• Voice-activated controls: $1,000–$3,000

• Walk-in tub: $4,000 to $12,000

• Wet room floor: $2,000 to $30,000

Designing a bathroom with accessibility in mind can be challenging and may increase renovation costs. We highly recommend consulting with any individual with specific accessibility needs to determine whether features like a roll-in shower, walk-in bathtub, or other universal design accommodations are desired. Be sure to communicate these needs clearly with an accessible bathroom contractor to ensure satisfactory results after the bathroom remodel.

Water Damage Repairs

Bathrooms can often be a source of unexpected water damage from leaky pipes, condensation, or drainage problems. Fixing surprise water damage can cost between $3.75 and $7.00 per square foot, depending on the severity of the damage. 

Smart Technology

Adding voice activation for heat, music, and even taps is a convenient upgrade for your bathroom. 

• Interactive mirrors: $1,000–$2,000

• Smart shower or showerhead: $300–$2,000

• Smart toilet: $2,000–$13,000

• Smart sink or faucet: $40–$2,000

Bathroom Remodel vs. Bathroom Renovation 

You might hear the words “remodel” and “renovate” used interchangeably, but there is an actual difference between the two. Renovating means to refresh or improve a space, whereas a remodel involves significant functional or layout changes.

DIY Bathroom Remodel vs. Hiring a Pro 

You may be thinking of attempting a bathroom remodel on your own, but proceed with caution. Many remodels aren't basic DIY projects. Simple things like changing a faucet or switching out a vanity can be doable on your own, but DIY projects like this can look haphazard or lack a contractor's professional touch.

If you have the right experience and plan to roll up your sleeves, the average cost for a DIY bathroom remodel is $3,000 to $8,000. Many DIYers stick to smaller bathroom renovations that cost much less (like repainting the space, installing new mirrors, and adding shelving). 

“If you are planning to do anything with water supply lines, such as the water line to the toilet or sink, first find the main water cutoff to your house,” says Robert Tschudi, Angi Expert Review Board member and a general contractor in Raleigh, NC. “Valves get old and deteriorate, and can break as you are connecting or disconnecting them. The last thing you want is water gushing out with no way to stop it.”

Keep in mind that expensive mistakes—such as improperly sealing your flooring and wall tile, incorrectly altering plumbing, or putting yourself at risk by adjusting electrical elements—can all add up to far more than the cost of hiring a pro the first time around. If you’re gutting your space to move major fixtures or doing anything that impacts the plumbing or electrical connections in your bathroom, you’ll definitely want to work with an insured bathroom remodeler near you.

Should I Remodel My Bathroom?

Remodeling your bathroom may be a large investment, but many bathroom renovations come with an impressive 70% ROI to add to the value of your house when you choose to sell it. Signs that it's time to remodel your bathroom may include major mold issues, damaged tiles, leaking fixtures, or a design that significantly clashes with the rest of your home's style.

• Efficiency upgrades: Consider renovating your bathroom to increase energy efficiency, including adding low-flow toilets and faucets, LED lights, and Energy Star-approved ventilation fans.

• Safety concerns: Cracked, uneven, or slippery tiles or mildew buildup on tubs and floors can be dangerous when navigating the bathroom. Address inconsistent hot water, signs of hidden leaks in your bathroom, and potential mold or mildew exposure.

• Minor renovations: Not all bathrooms require a total gut reno. Regrouting a standard shower will cost between $600 and $2,500, while new pipes for a bathroom cost between $600 and $1,600.

• Removing a bathtub: It’s common for homeowners to consider if it’s worth converting a tub to a shower if they need more space or don’t spend enough time soaking.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

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