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Bathroom Remodel Cost Calculator
A planning range for your bathroom by size, quality level and add-ons, before you call contractors.
Add-ons
Estimated bathroom remodel cost
$8,000–$14,000
Midpoint $11,000 for 40 sq ft at midrange quality.
Breakdown
National planning ranges: labor, materials and what is behind the walls vary by market. Get 2–3 itemized local bids before setting a budget. Not a quote.
How the calculator works
- Enter the bathroom’s floor area.
- Choose budget, midrange or upscale finishes.
- Tick add-ons such as moving plumbing or a walk-in shower.
Cost = floor area × the per-square-foot range for the quality tier, plus the low–high cost of each add-on. The headline is the full range; the midpoint is a planning figure, not a quote.
Assumptions to check
- Per sq ft: budget $80–$140, midrange $200–$350, upscale $450–$800.
- Move plumbing $2,500–$6,000; tub to walk-in shower $3,000–$8,000; heated floors $1,500–$3,500; permits $400–$1,800.
- National ranges with no local adjustment: coastal metros usually run higher.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom?
It depends on size, scope and finishes. This calculator’s midrange tier uses $200–$350 per square foot, about $8,000–$14,000 for a 40 sq ft bathroom; its budget tier is $80–$140 and its upscale tier $450–$800 per square foot. Moving plumbing, converting a tub to a walk-in shower or adding heated floors are added on top.
What adds the most cost to a bathroom remodel?
Moving plumbing fixtures (toilet, shower or sink locations) is usually the biggest jump, which the calculator prices at $2,500–$6,000 extra, because walls and floors are opened and supply and drain lines re-routed. Tub-to-shower conversions ($3,000–$8,000) and custom tile come next. Keeping the existing layout is the most reliable way to control cost.
Is a bathroom remodel worth it when selling?
Cost vs. Value research shows bathroom remodels recoup only part of their cost at resale, so a full renovation just to list rarely pays for itself. Cleaning, paint, new fixtures and good listing photos deliver much of the visual change. You can also show buyers the bathroom’s potential with an AI bathroom refresh before committing to construction.
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses national planning ranges per square foot by quality tier, plus typical add-on costs. Real bids vary by market (coastal metros run higher), scope creep and what contractors find behind the walls. Treat the output as a planning range and get 2–3 local bids before setting a budget.
Sources
- Cost vs. Value report (Zonda / JLC)Resale recoup by project type, national and regional.
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Estimates for planning and illustration only. Not financial, tax, legal or appraisal advice: confirm figures with the lender, title or escrow company, or other professional handling the transaction.