Why this matters
Your local labor market is the single biggest multiplier in any remodel estimate — the same bathroom can vary 40% in price between markets. We use the ZIP code to find the construction wage data for your metro area. Square footage sets the material quantities for flooring, tile, and waterproofing.
Measure wall-to-wall, including the area under the vanity and inside the shower.
Running estimate — baseline remodel
$15,650
$11,950$22,500
What’s included at baseline
This starts as a complete like-for-like remodel with builder-grade finishes — nothing is left out and nothing is assumed premium. Every choice you make adds to or subtracts from it.
- Demolition, disposal and dust protection$1,462
- Reconnect existing supply and waste lines$765
- Prefabricated shower or tub-shower unit$2,066
- Standard alcove tub$1,385
- Comfort-height two-piece toilet$598
- Substrate prep, backer board and leveling$408
- Porcelain floor tile$1,591
- Stock single vanity$1,121
- Cultured marble integrated top$620
- Frameless plate mirror$160
- Bathroom-rated paint, primer and prep$616
- Trim, hardware, towel bars and caulking$437
- Single ceiling fixture$379
- New quiet fan, ducted to exterior$688
Updates live as you answer. National average labor and material rates applied.
