WHAT SHOULD I BUDGET FOR MY
BATH PROJECT?
Here are some general guidelines
for how much you can expect
to spend for your bathroom project.
NOTE: The budget examples below are for an average sized bathroom.
$1,500-$3,000 VANITY REPLACEMENT
Remove and dispose of your existing vanity, top & faucet.
New cabinetry & hardware.
New stock granite countertop.
White or bone porcelin oval under-mount bowl.
New faucet.
Includes plumbing work.
$5,000-$8,000 TUB/SHOWER REPLACEMENT
Remove and dispose of your existing tub/shower unit.
Install new tub/shower unit or large shower unit.
Repair all surrounding sheetrock.
New curtain rod, trim & valve & waste/overflow.
Include all plumbing work.
$12,000-$18,000 ENTRY-LEVEL BATH REMODEL
Remove and dispose of your existing vanity, toilet, tub/shower & floor.
New tub/shower unit with trim & valve & waste/overflow.
New vinyl or tile floor and basboard moldings.
New vanity cabinet, top & faucet.
New toilet.
Layout does not change.
Standard materials.
Includes all plumbing work.
$18,000-$25,000 MID-RANGE BATH REMODEL
Remove and dispose of your existing vanity, toilet, tub/shower & floor.
Remove and dispose of your existing walls & ceiling.
New sheetrock walls & ceiling, ready for prime and paint.
New tub/shower unit with trim & valve & waste/overflow.
New tile floor and basboard moldings.
New upgraded vanity cabinet, top & faucet.
New toilet.
Layout does not change.
Upgraded materials.
Includes all plumbing work.
$25,000 AND UP UPSCALE BATH REMODEL
Remove and dispose of your existing vanity, toilet, tub/shower & floor.
Remove & dispose of your existing walls & ceilings.
New sheetrock walls & ceiling, ready for prime and paint.
New tub/shower unit with trim & valve & waste/overflow.
New tile floor with radiant floor heating and baseboard moldings.
New upgraded vanity cabinet, top & faucet.
New toilet.
Layout has significant changes.
Higher-end materials.
Includes all plumbing work.
For some bathroom design ideas, please see our Inspiration Page.