Bathroom remodel · planning tool
Know what your bathroom remodel should cost — before a contractor walks in.
Get a real cost range, a timeline, a list of hidden expenses, and a printable brief you can bring to every bid. Free, takes under two minutes.
How it works
Three steps. No sales calls.
Tell us your project
Size, scope, finish, fixtures, and a ZIP. Two minutes, no email required to see your range.
See your real cost range
Low, expected, and high estimates. Labor vs materials breakdown. Timeline in weeks.
Get a contractor brief
A clean PDF you can bring to every bid. Compare apples-to-apples, no gimmicks.
Hidden cost alerts
The line items your contractor's first bid won't include.
Most homeowners blow their budget on issues discovered after demo starts. These are the six surprise categories we flag for every project.
By the numbers
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bathroom remodels of partial scope or larger uncovers hidden water damage or rot during demo.
Typical surprise costs
Scaled to $6,500 max
Plumbing relocation
$1,500 – $6,500
Water damage / mold
$800 – $4,500
Subfloor repair
$600 – $2,800
Permits & disposal
$450 – $1,800
Electrical upgrades
$400 – $1,900
Ventilation upgrade
$250 – $950
Bars show the typical low → high range for each surprise cost. Most projects encounter at least 3 of these.
Cost guides
Research before you bid.
Bathroom Remodel Cost in 2026
$7.5k – $42k
A practical, no-fluff guide to what U.S. homeowners actually pay — and what drives the number up or down.
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Small Bathroom Remodel Cost
$4.5k – $26k
Small bathrooms cost less in total but more per square foot. Here's why — and what to budget.
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5x8 Bathroom Remodel Cost
$5.2k – $30k
The classic American bathroom footprint — 40 sq ft. Here's what it actually costs to redo.
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Master Bathroom Remodel Cost
$18.0k – $85k
Master baths are bigger, more complex, and where homeowners spend the most on finishes.
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Shower Remodel Cost
$3.2k – $22k
Replacing or rebuilding a shower is one of the highest-impact upgrades — and one of the easiest to underestimate.
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Bathroom Remodel Cost in California
$11.0k – $58k
California labor and permit costs run 20–30% above the national average. Here's what to plan for.
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