Bathroom Remodel Cost Planner
Plan a bathroom remodel from verified national benchmarks matched to your scope and finish level. No ZIP or city multiplier is used.
Bathroom remodel cost planner
Bathroom costs depend on scope and finish level, so this planner works from verified national benchmarks. Pick the scope closest to your plans.
Typical planning point: $9,521.00
Covers complete remodels of various bathroom sizes (full and half baths) per source. Low end $2,165 and high end $40,869 extremes exist outside the average range. No labor/material split reported at this aggregate level (splits exist only by bath size). Cross-check: HomeAdvisor 2025 reports a comparable national range of $6,651-$17,657 with average $12,151, but from a customer survey rather than estimating data, so the typicals differ. Stored labor/material are 0: no verified national labor/material split was published for this record.
US national scope; no ZIP or city adjustment. Original reported range: $5,196-$17,269, most people pay around $9,521 (low end $2,165, high end $40,869)
Sources
- Thumbtack: 2026 Bathroom Remodel Cost (verified 2026-09-29)
Planning ranges are not guaranteed quotes. Local labor and material conditions vary, and layout or plumbing moves, tile choices, and fixture grades can materially change costs. Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Read the methodology.
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Common questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
Our reviewed dataset gives a national range of $5,196 to $17,269 across all bathroom types, typical $9,521. For defined scopes, the 2025 Cost vs Value report puts a midrange remodel at $26,138 and an upscale remodel at $81,612.
Why do cost figures vary so much between sources?
Scope definitions differ. Broad surveys average every project type, while Cost vs Value prices a fixed, detailed scope. Only compare figures when the underlying scope matches.
What drives bathroom remodel costs?
Tile work, fixtures, moving plumbing lines, and waterproofing. Changing the layout costs notably more than replacing fixtures in their existing positions.
How much does a standard 5 by 8 foot bathroom remodel cost?
Our dataset's average-quality 40 square foot bath record runs $11,338 to $17,433, typical $14,386, which is a useful planning anchor for a standard full bath.
Is this a firm price?
No. It is a national planning range. Local labor rates and material choices move the final number, so collect local quotes before committing.