Cost is one of the major factors to consider when planning to renovate your bathroom.  While you want to consider the time frame to complete the task, you also want to know how much to budget for your bathroom renovation project.

It is a smart move to try and find out how much something costs first.  It makes planning and budgeting much easier.

This article provides you with what to know about bathroom remodeling costs:

While a bathroom remodel can be as low as $20,000, some projects can cost up to $60,000 and higher. The cost to remodel a bathroom depends on different factors.

One of the only means to know how much it will cost to renovate your bathroom is to hire an expert and seek relevant information about the project. A professional contractor will be able to guide you and provide information on how much it will cost to remodel your bathroom.

While an extremely lower estimate means spending less on your project, a lower estimate usually means poor service or surprise invoices, which you are likely to regret in the long run.

As a rule of thumb, the average cost of a bathroom renovation is between 5-10% of the home’s value. For example, if you have a $300K home, budget between $15K and $30K for remodeling your bathroom.

While this is a useful metric, it is also helpful to factor in necessary variables that determine the exact cost of renovating your bathroom. These variables include the size of the bathroom, complexity of the job, number of fixtures, material selections and age of the bathroom.

How much is a small bathroom remodel?

Starting at $20,000

With Austin Dream Kitchens, a small bathroom remodel can include upgrading your bathtub to a modern alcove tub, installing plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, tile flooring, a single vanity with sink, faucet with premium hardware, and painting the walls, ceiling and door.

Assuming the bathroom is eight feet by six feet, a nine foot tall ceiling, and the bathroom does not have any water damage in the wall framing or sub-flooring, here is a detailed list of what items are included with Austin Dream Kitchens:

• Pre-construction work (design, permitting, material procurement, scheduling, etc.)

• Site preparation (dust control, air scrubber, and floor protection)

• Demolition of the bathroom and removal of the current bathtub and debris

• Inspection of framing and subfloor

• Installation of shower fixtures (bathtub spout, shower head, shower trim, and shower valve)

• Shower waterproofing

• Installation of a rectangular alcove bathtub

• Installation of a shower niche and shower wall tile to the ceiling

• Installation of bathroom floor tile

• Installation of a custom-built single vanity with a quartz countertop (2 cm)

• Vanity sink, faucet, light fixture, and mirror

• Installation and painting of baseboards

• Two coats of paint on the walls, door, and door trim

• One coat of white paint on the ceiling

• Bathroom accessories (toilet paper holder and two towel holders)

• Austin Dream Kitchens Two Year Warranty

• Note: Building and Finish materials are included and allowances for Finish materials are provided

How much to convert a tub to a walk-in shower?

Starting at $25,000

If you are dreaming of converting your bathtub into a walk-in shower, Austin Dream Kitchens can help. The remodel includes a custom glass shower door, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, tile flooring, a single vanity with sink, faucet with premium hardware, and painting the walls, ceiling, and door.

Assuming the bathroom is eight feet by six feet with a nine foot tall ceiling and the bathroom does not have any water damage in the framing or sub-floor, here is a detailed list of the items included in a tub to walk-in shower conversion with Austin Dream Kitchens:

• Pre-construction work (design, permitting, material procurement, scheduling, etc.)

• Site preparation (dust control, air scrubber, and floor protection)

• Demolition of the bathroom and removal of the current bathtub and debris

• Inspection of framing and subfloor

• Installation of shower fixtures (shower head, shower trim, and shower valve)

• Shower waterproofing

• Installation of a shower niche and shower wall tile to the ceiling

• Shower floor tile and drain

• Custom frameless glass shower door (one-sided)

• Installation of bathroom floor tile

• Installation of a custom-built single vanity with a quartz countertop (2 cm)

• Vanity sink, faucet, light fixture, and mirror

• Installation and painting of baseboards

• Two coats of paint on the walls, door, and door trim

• One coat of white paint on the ceiling

• Bathroom accessories (toilet paper holder and two towel holders)

• Austin Dream Kitchens Two Year Warranty

• Note: Building and Finish materials are included and allowances for Finish materials are provided

How much is a large bathroom remodel?

Starting at $35,000

Assuming the bathroom is eleven feet by eight feet with a nine foot tall ceiling and the bathroom does not have any water damage in the framing or sub-floor, with Austin Dream Kitchens this would include the following:

• Pre-construction work (design, permitting, material procurement, scheduling, etc.)

• Site preparation (dust control, air scrubber, and floor protection)

• Demolition of the bathroom and removal of the current bathtub and debris

• Inspection of framing and subfloor

• Installation of a new walk-in shower (72" wide x 48" deep) with custom frameless glass shower door

• Installation of shower floor tiles and wall tile to the ceiling

• Installation of a custom shower niche

• Shower fixtures (shower head, shower trim, and shower valve)

• Installation of a custom-built double vanity with quartz countertop (2 cm), sinks, and faucets

• Two vanity light fixtures and two vanity mirrors

• Installation and painting of baseboards

• Two coats of paint on the walls, door, and door trim

• One coat of white paint on the ceiling

• Bathroom accessories (toilet paper holder and two towel holders)

• Austin Dream Kitchens Two Year Warranty

• Note: Building and Finish materials are included and allowances for Finish materials are provided

How much is a luxury bathroom?

Starting at $50,000

Your master bathroom should be a serene and comfortable space. We can design the master bathroom of your dreams. With Austin Dream Kitchens, we can create a bathroom with high-end materials and features like an open walk-in shower with rain shower and body sprays, standalone tub, makeup vanity, walk-in closet, wall-mounted double vanity with vessel sinks, and LED light vanity mirrors. 

*Prices are averages and may change depending on the factors below. You can get an exact quote for your unique bathroom remodel if you get an on-site consultation.

What factors affect a bathroom remodel?

Again, different factors are responsible for the total cost of remodeling a bathroom, and considering these factors help reach a fine-tuned estimate of the project’s cost:

• Size: other than adding features to the bathroom, the size of the bathroom is a big factor you don’t want to skip when planning your budget. Undoubtedly, a larger bathroom requires more time, labor, and materials to complete than a smaller bathroom.

• Job Complexity: the complexity of the project is a leading determinant of the cost of renovating your bathroom. While more complex designs, like special tile layouts or moving or adding fixtures, means higher cost, less complex work, like updating the look, will cost you less.

• Number of Fixtures: if you decide to add new features to your bathroom, the number of features added will determine your budget. Remember that each feature comes with a price, and the more the features, the higher the total cost. Trending features in the bathroom include heated floors, body sprays, and double vanities.

• Materials: the quality of materials chosen for your bathroom renovation project will also contribute to the cost. For example, a smaller bathroom with high-quality materials can cost more than a large bathroom with low-quality materials. The quality of materials you choose for your bathroom remodel matters in the total cost.

• Age: renovating newer bathrooms tend to cost less than older bathrooms. This is because newer bathrooms have more up-to-date features, plumbing, layouts, and electrical. With older bathrooms water damage is most likely a factor and can push the budget.

• Damages: since your contractor will deal with damage at the initial stage of the renovating service, it makes sense that bathrooms with damage cost more to remodel. Water damage is a common phenomenon in the bathroom and usually increase the total cost.

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