How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

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How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

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How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

1. The average bathroom remodel cost

A typical bathroom remodeling usually costs something between $6,103 and $15,348. However, it could be up to $26,000 on the high end and as low as $2,500 on the low end. The average cost for remodeling is $10,724. The cost of bathroom remodeling may vary depending on location and the cost of labor. Labor costs an average of $65 per hour and resulting in about half of the cost of the remodeling.

The cost of remodeling your bathroom would depend on what you need to replace or repair in the bathroom, the quality of the materials you are changing to, and the size of the bathroom.

2. Cost of replacing bathroom features

A report by the National Kitchen and bathroom association reported that fifty percent of the people that were surveyed spend between $10,000 and $30,000 on remodeling their bathroom while about thirty-one percent spent more than $30,000.

Item Price range Percent of the total cost
Showers $1000 – $6000 10% – 25%
Countertops $250 – $1500 5% – 10%
Lightings $100 – $500 5% – 8%
Flooring $150 – $1,400 8% – 15%
Doors and windows $150 – $2,000 2% – 8%
Bathtubs $1,500 – $5,000 10 % – 15%
Sink and faucets $200 – $1600 10 – 22%
Plumbing and faucets $800 – $2,000 10 – 20 %
Painting $200 – $1,500 5% – 8%
Ventilation or fan $200 – $600 5% – 10%
Cabinets $1,500 – $2,000 15-20%
Walls and ceiling $250 – $1,000 15 – 10%

a. Cost of labor for bathroom remodeling

The cost of labor for bathroom remodeling averages $65 per hour, but it could range from $50 to $75. This accounts for 40 – 65 percent of the remodeling budget.

The remodeling would need the expertise of an electrical, plumber, interior designer, and contractor. It is advisable to get the breakdown of all the materials and labor that would be needed for the remodeling before the start.

  • A general contractor would on average cost between $250 to $450 per day
  • A plumber would cost between $800 to $2,500
  • Whereas, non-plumbing labor would cost between $4,500 to $9,000
    • An electrician costs between $50 to $100 per hour
    • Wall installation costs between $25 to $60 per hour
    • Interior design costs between $200 to $500

b. How much does demolishing a bathroom cost

Demolition of a bathroom’s interior costs anything between $800 and $2,500. However, the price might be higher if the plan is to change the location of the wall. If you are an experienced DIYer, you could save yourself some money by carrying out the demolition yourself or serving as an assistant to a contractor. However, it is advisable to hire an expert because the cost of demolition could increase significantly if during the demolition you happen to break a water pipe, cut electrical wires, or cut down a load bearing wall.

c. Cost of store-built vs. custom-built accessories and fixtures

Fixtures Custom-built or High-end Off-the-shelf or Economy
Sink or wash basins $800 – $5,000 $150 – $500
Bathtub $800 – $6,000 $250 – $1,000
Toilet $1,200 – $6,500 $100 – $500
Cabinets $900 – $7,000 $150 – $900
  • Custom-built and luxurious fixtur