Enter your bathroom’s size and remodel scope to estimate renovation cost — from a cosmetic refresh to a luxury gut job. Compare pro contractor pricing against DIY material costs.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the bathroom’s size in square feet.
- Choose the scope: cosmetic refresh, standard full remodel, or luxury gut renovation.
- Toggle DIY vs pro to see the labor savings.
The math behind it
Pro cost = square feet × rate by scope: ~$150/sq ft refresh, ~$300 standard, ~$600 luxury. DIY ≈ 40% of pro (materials only). Labor typically runs ~45% of a pro job; plumbing moves, tile showers, and custom vanities drive costs fastest.
FAQs
How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
National averages: $7–15K for a cosmetic refresh, $15–30K for a standard full remodel, $30K+ for luxury — for a typical 40–60 sq ft bath.
What adds the most cost?
Moving plumbing, tiled walk-in showers, and custom vanities. Keeping the existing layout is the single biggest saver.
Can I DIY a bathroom remodel?
Demo, painting, and fixture swaps are very DIY-able and save ~55–60%. Electrical and plumbing usually still need licensed pros and permits.
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