Pick your bathroom size, vanity, tub or shower, tile grade, and fixture add-ons. The estimate updates live with a full line-item breakdown, contingency, and timeline.
By Alexander Georges ·
At a glance
A full bathroom renovation costs $10,000 to $30,000 in 2026 for a standard bath, with tile and labor representing 40 to 50 percent of the total budget. Layout changes that move plumbing add roughly $5,000 plus additional labor.
Typical cost
$10,000 to $30,000
Full renovation
Time
3 to 6 weeks
Pro renovation
DIY savings
15 to 30%
Hybrid DIY
Permit
Usually required
Bathroom size
Fixtures
Tile
Includes walls, floor, shower surround based on bath size
Add-ons
Location
Estimated total range
$13K
–$21K
Most likely: $16,690
Line-item breakdown
Vanity (mid 36–48")
$1,300
Tile (mid porcelain)
140 sqft × $18/sqft materials
$2,520
New tub + shower
$4,500
New toilet
$450
New faucets
Sink + shower valve
$350
Lighting & electrical
Fixtures + GFCI
$700
Installation labor
Demo, GC, tile setting, plumbing
$6,670
Permits
$200
Subtotal
$16,690
Contingency (+20%)
$3,338
Total
$16,690
Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks
Numbers update as you adjust inputs. 2026 national averages.
How this calculator works
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Frequently asked
The estimate is typically within ±20-25% for standard bathrooms in average markets. Accuracy decreases for: hidden water damage behind tub walls (common in bathrooms over 20 years old), older homes with outdated plumbing (galvanized pipe, lead solder) requiring rework, premium fixtures or designer tile swinging material costs wildly, and layout changes revealing unknown conditions. Always get 2-3 contractor bids.
Bathrooms are the most labor-intensive rooms per square foot in a home. A 60 sqft bathroom involves: demolition, waterproofing, tile setting (slow and skill-intensive), plumbing rough-in and finish, electrical (GFCI, lighting, fan venting), drywall work, vanity installation, and finishing. Three to four different trades are typically involved. Labor represents 40-50% of total bathroom renovation cost. Small bathrooms also cost more per sqft than large bathrooms because fixture and utility density is higher.
For most renovations, tile and labor together represent 40-50% of the budget. Tile alone (materials + labor) can run $3,000-$10,000+ for a full bathroom. The next biggest line items: new tub or shower install ($1,500-$6,500 + install labor), vanity and countertop ($500-$3,500+), and permits/GC coordination. Surprisingly, toilets and faucets are minor line items , even premium options total under $1,500.
Partial DIY can save 20-40%. Safely DIY-able: demolition, painting, simple vanity and toilet swaps, hardware and accessory installation, peel-and-stick backsplash. Hire pros for: tile setting (waterproofing failures cause catastrophic damage), plumbing behind walls, electrical work requiring permits, and any layout changes. The hybrid approach: DIY the demo and finish work, hire pros for the skilled middle trades. Expect DIY to take 3-5x longer than pro timelines.
Cosmetic updates (paint, hardware, accessories, same-location fixture swaps) usually don't require permits. Any new fixture location, electrical work, or tub-to-shower conversion typically requires permits. Full renovations almost always need building, plumbing, electrical, and sometimes mechanical permits. Budget $200-$600 for permits. Skipping them causes issues at sale and voids warranty on the tub or shower pan in most cases. Always pull the permit.