The Cost of Remodeling a Bathroom

Up next in our Costs of Construction series: bathroom renovations! If you read our kitchen costs blog, you’ll know the price of remodeling varies widely from project to project, and bathroom remodels are no exception. What it really comes down to is, how exactly do you envision your bathroom renovation? Imagine a standard 5’ x 8’ bathroom: single vanity, toilet, and acrylic tub/shower insert. If you have a busy family life, this room may be a high traffic area in which you are content with replacing each of these pieces just as they are: a new stocked vanity cabinet with a built-in sink and countertop, standard porcelain tile flooring, an updated toilet, and a new tub/shower unit. Assume the plumbing and electrical systems are current. You will achieve a fresh, updated look while likely falling on the lower end of the estimate range of a full bath.

Now, imagine you have the same space but with a vision for it to become your dream spa-like oasis: custom cabinetry and high-end plumbing fixtures, marble flooring, an elongated toilet with a bidet seat, and a curbless custom tile shower with a steam feature and custom glass door. Perhaps your plumbing systems are out of date as well and need to be brought up to today’s code. Despite the existing footprint being the same in both instances, this second scenario would involve a complete overhaul of your space; a remodel quite a bit more intensive than the previous example. Let’s dive deeper into the typical types of bathroom renovations, what they entail, and how exactly the cost of a bathroom remodel is affected.

Project Cost: $45,000 – $54,999

This renovation did not include any changes to the existing layout or plumbing locations. DBC provided and installed:

• Semi-custom vanity
• Quartz countertop
• New plumbing fixtures, including faucet, undermount sink, and toilet
• New accessories, including mirror, towel ring, and toilet paper holder
• Porcelain tile flooring
• Vanity light fixture and properly vented exhaust fan
• Fresh paint

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Project Cost: $65,000 – $79,999

This remodel involved minor changes to the existing layout with no changes to plumbing fixture locations. DBC provided and installed:

• Semi-custom vanity
• Quartz countertop and coordinating shower stone pieces
• New plumbing fixtures, including faucet, undermount sink, toilet, showerhead, shower valve, bathtub, and tub spout
• New accessories, including mirror, towel ring, towel bar, and toilet paper holder
• Porcelain tile flooring and ceramic shower tile
• Custom glass shower door
• Vanity light fixture, recessed can lighting, and properly vented exhaust fan
• Fresh paint

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Project Cost: $80,000 – $100,000+

This was a construction of a brand new bathroom, involving major changes to existing structure and layout and the addition of plumbing systems. DBC provided and installed:

• Semi-custom vanity
• Quartz countertop and coordinating shower stone pieces
• New high-end plumbing fixtures, including faucet, undermount sink, showerheads and valves, elongated toilet, clawfoot soaking tub, and floor mounted tub filler
• New accessories, including mirror, towel ring, towel bar, toilet paper holder, and robe hook
• Wainscot wall paneling
• Performance vinyl wall covering
• Heated marble tile flooring
• Ceramic shower wall tile and marble shower floor tile
• Custom glass shower door
• Decorative light fixtures, recessed can lighting, and properly vented exhaust fan
• Fresh paint

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Remember that these estimated ranges also account for all of the below items that DiStefano Brothers takes care of, many of which other contractors do not do:

• Obtaining permits
•  Custom design services
• Ordering and inspecting all materials
• Coordinating dumpsters and sani-cans
• Daily job site clean-ups
• Professional cleaning at the completion of your project

We hope this provided some clarification as to what range your bathroom renovation would likely fall under and why. However, it’s important to note that no two projects are ever exactly alike. The best way to find out what your remodel is going to cost is by contacting us for a complimentary consultation and detailed estimate. Let’s talk!