Bathroom & Shower Remodel Cost Calculator 2026
Line-item bathroom remodel estimate: vanity, tub or shower, tile, toilet, fan, permit. Fixr's 2026 average is $12,000 ($6,000–$18,000). Adjust by state.
Bathroom & Shower Remodel Cost Calculator
What are you remodeling?
70–90 sq ft (This Old House), e.g. 8 × 10 ft.
Length × width of the room, wall to wall. Drives floor tile, wall tile and paint.
New vanity, tub with tiled surround, porcelain floor, toilet and fixtures; plumbing stays put. Fixr: $6,000–$25,000. Changing scope resets the choices below.
Stock prices include the cabinet; a custom vanity adds a separate top. Installation $200–$1,000.
Refinishing keeps the tub; a new tub includes its surround.
Installed price per sq ft × floor area.
Wall length ≈ 4 × √floor area, less 3 ft for the door and 5 ft for the tub wall: about 111 sq ft at half height. Same material as the floor (ceramic if you keep the floor).
Replacing a fan: $150–$500. A new fan ducted outside: $250–$900.
Moving a toilet, sink or shower adds $200–$600 each in plumbing alone.
Adjusts the labor share by local construction wages (BLS, May 2025).
Also included:
homeprojectestimator.com · · https://homeprojectestimator.com/calculators/bathroom-renovation-cost/
Estimated bathroom remodel cost
$10,750
Typical range $5,400 – $16,100
Cost per sq ft
$134.38
Where the money goes
- Stock single vanity, about 4 ft, installed $400–$700 vanity + $200–$1,000 installation (This Old House)$600 – $1,700
- New tub with tiled surround Alcove tub $450–$1,400 + tiled surround $1,800–$5,000 (Fixr)$2,250 – $6,400
- Porcelain floor tile, installed $10–$22 per sq ft × 80 sq ft$800 – $1,750
- New toilet, installed Fixr 2026 range$250 – $800
- Sink faucet, installed Faucet + installation (Fixr)$250 – $500
- Tub/shower trim: spout, showerhead, handles Fixr$100 – $500
- Replacement exhaust fan, installed Swapping an existing fan (Fixr)$150 – $500
- Vanity light fixture Fixture price per light (Fixr)$50 – $250
- Paint walls, ceiling and trim $3–$5 per sq ft of floor × 80 sq ft (Fixr)$250 – $400
- Demolition and haul-away When billed separately (Fixr)$600 – $2,300
- Building permit Typical bathroom remodel permit (Fixr)$150 – $1,000
National average. Pick your state and metro area to adjust the labor share (about 50% of this job) to local wages. Get three written quotes before you commit to a budget.
Installed prices from Fixr and This Old House cost guides (2025–2026); the page below lists each one. Not included: hidden water damage or rot found at demolition (Fixr: $500–$4,500), new drywall or subfloor, and designer fees. This Old House recommends setting aside 20% for unexpected costs.
How to use this calculator
Pick Whole bathroom or Shower only at the top. Both modes price the job as a list of line items, each an installed price from a named cost guide, and add them up into a low, typical and high figure.
Whole bathroom
- Bathroom type. Half bath or powder room (toilet and sink, about 35 sq ft), small full bath (40–60 sq ft), medium full bath (70–90 sq ft) or primary bath (100 sq ft and up). The type sets a starting floor area, the usual vanity and, for walk-in showers, the shower size.
- Floor area. Measure the room wall to wall and multiply length by width. A 5 × 10 ft bathroom is 50 sq ft. Floor tile, wall tile and paint scale with this number.
- Project scope. Cosmetic refresh, mid-range remodel with the same layout, or full gut renovation. Scope switches the line items on or off; changing it resets the choices below it, which you can then adjust one by one.
- Vanity, tub & shower, floor and wall tile. Choose to keep what is there or pick a replacement. Wall tile is for the walls outside the shower: the calculator estimates the wall length as 4 × √(floor area), as if the room were square, subtracts 3 ft for the door and 5 ft for the tub wall, and multiplies by 4 ft for half height or 8 ft for floor to ceiling.
- Exhaust fan, plumbing layout and the checkboxes for toilet, faucet and trim, regrouting, paint, demolition and permit.
- Location. Pick a state, and a metro area where one is listed, to scale the labor half of the bill to local wages.
With the defaults (an 80 sq ft medium bathroom, mid-range scope) the estimate is $5,400–$16,100, typically about $10,750, or roughly $134 per square foot.
Shower only: pick the shower footprint, prefabricated or custom tile, and the glass door, then tick whether a bathtub comes out and whether the drain or supply lines move. Under the result, the calculator shows the same footprint in the other build type.
Bathroom remodel cost in 2026
Fixr's January 2026 data puts the national average bathroom remodel at $12,000, with most projects between $6,000 and $18,000. This Old House, using Homewyse cost data and a 2026 survey of 1,000 homeowners, reports a higher $15,586 average and a $6,456–$24,715 range. The two sources measure different mixes of projects, so treat the gap as the spread you will see between quotes.
| Scope | What it usually includes | Fixr range | Calculator, 80 sq ft bath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh | Paint, refinish the tub and vanity, regrout, new toilet, faucet and fan | $2,400 – $10,000 | about $3,750 |
| Mid-range (partial) | New vanity, tub and surround, floor tile, toilet and fixtures; plumbing stays put | $6,000 – $25,000 | about $10,750 |
| Full gut renovation | Down to the studs: everything above plus wall tile and a new vented fan | $9,000 – $30,000+ | about $13,650 |
Source: Fixr, How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? 2026 Data, January 27, 2026.
| Bathroom type | Size | Fixr range | Calculator, mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half bath / powder room | about 35 sq ft (5 × 7 ft) | $1,200 – $15,000 | about $5,000 |
| Small full bath | 40–60 sq ft | $3,500 – $20,000 (guest bath) | about $10,200 at 50 sq ft |
| Medium full bath | 70–90 sq ft | $3,500 – $20,000 (guest bath) | about $10,750 at 80 sq ft |
| Primary bath | 100+ sq ft | $7,000 – $30,000 | about $12,400 at 120 sq ft |
Sources: Fixr, January 27, 2026 (cost by bathroom type; "a 5x7 bath is typically a half bath"); This Old House, Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026) Guide, July 2, 2026 (square footage of small, medium and large bathrooms).
Fixr's average works out to about $120 per square foot, within a $70–$400+ range. Small bathrooms always look expensive per square foot, because a 40 sq ft room still needs a toilet, a vanity, a shower valve and a plumber's visit.
Cost breakdown
Every line in the result is an installed price, materials and labor together. This is what the calculator uses:
| Line item | Price used | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stock vanity | $100–$500 (30 in), $400–$700 (4 ft), $550–$2,200 (5–6 ft double), plus $200–$1,000 installation | This Old House, June 2026 |
| Custom vanity | $500–$2,800 cabinet + $360–$1,100 top + installation | This Old House; Fixr |
| Refinish tub and surround | $500–$1,200 | Fixr, February 2025 |
| New tub with acrylic surround | $950–$2,400 | Fixr, August 2025 |
| New tub with tiled surround | $450–$1,400 tub + $1,800–$5,000 shower tiling | Fixr, August 2025 |
| Prefab or tiled walk-in shower | Fixr's price by size (table below) | Fixr, March 2025 |
| Freestanding tub | $1,200–$10,000 | Fixr, August 2025 |
| Floor tile | $4–$22.50 ceramic, $10–$22 porcelain, $15–$25 marble per sq ft | Fixr, January 2025 |
| Wall tile | $12–$30 ceramic, $13–$35 porcelain, $13–$40 stone per sq ft | Fixr, August 2025 |
| Toilet | $250–$800 | Fixr, January 2026 |
| Sink faucet; tub/shower trim | $225–$475; $100–$500 | Fixr, August 2025 |
| Exhaust fan | $150–$500 replacement, $250–$900 new; light fixture $50–$250 | Fixr, 2025–2026 |
| Paint | $3–$5 per sq ft of floor | Fixr, February 2025 |
| Demolition and haul-away | $600–$2,300 when billed separately | Fixr, January 2026 |
| Building permit | $150–$1,000 | Fixr, August 2025 |
For the default bathroom the largest lines are the tub with tiled surround ($2,250–$6,400), demolition ($600–$2,300), the porcelain floor ($800–$1,760) and the vanity ($600–$1,700).
Not included: repairs to hidden water damage (Fixr: $500–$4,500) or mold ($500–$1,500 to start), new drywall or subfloor, a designer for a layout change ($600–$1,700, Fixr) and accessories. This Old House recommends setting aside 20% of the budget for surprises; in its 2026 survey, nearly 1 in 4 homeowners hit unexpected water damage.
Labor is about half the bill. Fixr puts it at 50% on average and 40–65% depending on the work. By budget share, the shower or tub takes about 25% ($1,500–$4,500) and the vanity and shelving another 25%.
What drives the price
- The tub and shower. Refinishing the existing tub and surround costs $500–$1,200. A new tub with a tiled surround runs $2,250–$6,400, and a custom tiled walk-in shower $9,000–$10,000 in a medium bathroom. It is the widest swing in the estimate.
- Moving the plumbing. Fixr prices a moved toilet at $200–$400 and a moved sink or shower at $240–$600 each, before any new fixture. Lines buried in a concrete slab cost $550–$1,500 to move.
- Tile area and material. Half-height porcelain wall tile in an 80 sq ft bathroom covers about 111 sq ft and adds roughly $1,450–$3,900. Patterns other than straight-set rows add 10–20% (Fixr).
- The vanity. A 4-foot stock vanity is $400–$700; a custom-built one costs "nearly double" a prefabricated one, according to This Old House, plus a separate top.
- What is behind the walls. Rotted subfloor, failed waterproofing and mold show up only at demolition. This Old House found 22% of homeowners faced unplanned structural repairs.
- Ventilation. Replacing an existing fan costs $150–$500; adding a fan where there was none means running a duct outside and costs $250–$900.
Shower remodel cost
If the shower is the only thing you are redoing, switch the calculator to Shower only. Fixr puts a shower remodel at about $7,200 on average, with most homeowners paying $3,000–$9,500 (January 2025).
| Shower project | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Prefabricated shower kit, installed | from about $700 |
| Walk-in shower | about $7,000 on average ($6,000 – $10,000) |
| Wet room | $9,000 – $12,000 |
| High-end custom shower in a luxury bathroom | $15,000+ |
Source: Fixr, 12 Shower Remodel Ideas for Your Dream Bathroom, January 15, 2025.
The shower-only mode uses Fixr's installed prices by footprint. A custom tiled shower costs about twice the prefabricated price at every size, because the pan, waterproofing and tile are built on site.
| Shower size | Prefabricated, installed | Custom tiled, installed |
|---|---|---|
| 36" × 36" | $2,700 | $5,400 |
| 36" × 42" | $3,150 | $6,300 |
| 36" × 48" | $3,600 | $7,200 |
| 36" × 60" (tub footprint) | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| 48" × 48" | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| 48" × 60" | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| 60" × 60" | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| 60" × 72" | $9,000 | $18,000 |
Source: Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower?, March 4, 2025.
A glass door is a separate line. Fixr prices the door at $300–$1,200 framed and $900–$2,300 frameless; This Old House says installers charge $50–$100 an hour and most doors take two to four hours, so the calculator adds $100–$400 for installation. Moving the drain or supply lines adds $200–$500 in plumber's labor (Fixr).
Example: a 36" × 48" prefabricated shower with a framed glass door comes to $4,000–$5,200. The same footprint in custom tile with a frameless door is $8,200–$9,900.
Fixr says a typical shower remodel takes about four days, and five to seven days for a custom tiled shower because thinset and grout need time to cure.
Tub-to-shower conversion
The most-requested single change in a bathroom, and the one with the widest spread.
| Shower type | Typical conversion cost |
|---|---|
| Prefabricated shower stall | $2,000 – $6,000 |
| Walk-in shower | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Tile shower | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Curbless shower | $8,000 – $15,000 |
Source: This Old House, Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost, March 4, 2026.
Fixr builds the same job from parts: $200–$1,000 to remove the tub, then $1,000–$9,000 for the shower. In the calculator, tick Replacing a bathtub in shower mode to add the removal line.
Three things move the number more than the shower itself. Whether the drain moves: This Old House prices a moved drain at $900–$1,100 and a new shower valve at $700–$1,200. Whether the shower grows beyond the 60-inch tub footprint, which needs more tile, waterproofing and glass. And whether you want a curbless entry, which means lowering the subfloor to slope it to the drain.
One caution: Fixr notes that removing the tub from your only bathroom can lower home value, because some buyers specifically look for a tub. If another bathroom in the house has a tub, Fixr says a walk-in shower will almost always raise it instead.
Bathroom remodel cost by state
Because labor is about half of a bathroom bill, location moves the total more than on jobs that are mostly materials. The calculator scales the labor half by local construction wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: the May 2025 mean hourly wage for construction and extraction occupations in your state, or in your metro area if you pick one, divided by the national mean of $31.42. Fixtures, tile and vanities stay at national prices.
Applied to the default medium, mid-range bathroom ($5,400–$16,100 nationally, typically $10,750):
| Location | Construction wage vs national | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | +26% | $12,150 | $6,100 – $18,200 |
| California | +20% | $11,850 | $5,950 – $17,700 |
| New York | +17% | $11,650 | $5,850 – $17,450 |
| Florida | −15% | $9,950 | $5,000 – $14,900 |
| Texas | −16% | $9,900 | $4,950 – $14,800 |
| Mississippi | −22% | $9,550 | $4,800 – $14,350 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro | +39% | $12,850 | $6,450 – $19,250 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-0000); labor share from Fixr, January 2026.
A state average blends its cities and countryside, which is why the San Francisco metro sits well above California as a whole.
Permits and inspections
Fixr puts a bathroom remodel permit at $150–$1,000, and says one is usually not needed when you only replace fixtures or the project costs less than $1,000. Plumbing relocation, new or moved electrical circuits, structural changes and new ventilation generally need one; check with your local building department before demolition. Expect a rough-in inspection after the plumbing and electrical are run and before the walls close, and schedule it early, because a late inspection stalls everything behind it.
How long it takes
Fixr says most bathroom remodels take 2 to 4 weeks from start to finish, within a 2–12 week range, depending on size, layout changes, damage found at demolition and material lead times. In This Old House's 2026 survey, nearly two-thirds of homeowners finished in one to four weeks and about 1 in 5 took longer than a month. A tub swap alone takes 6–8 hours of work (Fixr). Unlike a kitchen, a bathroom cannot be used in stages, so plan for another bathroom for the whole period.
Where to save without regretting it
- Keep the fixtures where they are. Every moved fixture adds $200–$600 in plumbing before anything new is installed.
- Refinish instead of replace when the tub is sound: $500–$1,200 against $950–$2,400 or more for a new tub and surround.
- Regrout instead of retile where the tile is intact: $560–$880 against $1,800–$5,000 to retile a shower (Fixr).
- Stock vanity over custom. A custom vanity costs nearly double, and in a small room the difference is rarely visible.
- Do not save on waterproofing or the exhaust fan. Both are a small share of the budget; repairing water damage costs $500–$4,500 (Fixr).
Sources
- Fixr, How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? 2026 Data — national average and range, scope and room-type ranges, cost per sq ft, 50% labor share, component shares, vanity top, light fixtures, demolition, tub removal, hidden damage, DIY savings, timeline (January 27, 2026). link
- Fixr, 12 Shower Remodel Ideas for Your Dream Bathroom — shower remodel average and range, kit, walk-in, wet room and timeline (January 15, 2025). link
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower? — installed price by size, door prices, plumbing move, 40–60% labor share, tub-removal value note (March 4, 2025). link
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Install or Replace a Bathtub? — tub/shower combo, alcove and freestanding tubs, tub hardware, 6–8 hour tub swap (August 29, 2025). link
- Fixr, How much does it cost to tile a shower? — tiled surround $1,800–$5,000 (August 29, 2025). link
- Fixr, Tile Flooring Installation Cost — floor tile installed per sq ft, pattern premium (January 31, 2025). link
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Install a Backsplash? — wall tile installed per sq ft (August 29, 2025). link
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet? 2026 Data — toilet installed (January 28, 2026). link
- Fixr, Bathroom Remodel Plumbing — faucet installed, cost to move each fixture, per-line cost, slab plumbing (August 29, 2025). link
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Install a Bathroom Exhaust Fan? — fan replacement and new installation (February 7, 2025). link
- Fixr, How much does it cost to paint a bathroom? — paint per sq ft, vanity painting (February 13, 2025). link
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Refinish a Bathtub? — tub and shower refinishing (February 6, 2025). link
- Fixr, How much does it cost to regrout a shower? — regrouting (August 29, 2025). link
- Fixr, How much does it cost to get a building permit? — bathroom permit $150–$1,000 (August 29, 2025). link
- This Old House, Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026) Guide and Budgeting Tips — average and range, bathroom sizes, 20% reserve, survey findings (July 2, 2026). link
- This Old House, How Much Does Bathroom Vanity Replacement Cost? — vanity prices by size, custom vanity, installation (June 5, 2026). link
- This Old House, Shower Glass Door Installation Cost (2026 Guide) — installer rates and hours (March 17, 2026). link
- This Old House, Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost — conversion cost by shower type, drain and valve costs (March 4, 2026). link
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — state and metro mean hourly wages for construction and extraction occupations, used for the location adjustment. link
Related
- Tile Installation Cost Calculator — price floor or wall tile on its own
- Repiping Cost Calculator — when the old supply lines have to go
- Plumbing Cost Guide 2026 — plumber rates and common jobs
- Renovation Contingency Budget — how much to hold back for surprises
- How to Hire a Renovation Contractor — vetting bids before you sign
- What Renovation Permits Cost — permit fees and when you need one
- How Regional Cost Adjustments Work — the wage index behind the location setting
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in 2026?
Fixr puts the national average at $12,000, with most projects between $6,000 and $18,000 (January 2026). By scope it reports $2,400-$10,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $6,000-$25,000 for a partial remodel and $9,000-$30,000 or more for a gut renovation. This Old House's 2026 guide runs higher, at a $15,586 average. Our calculator's default, an 80 sq ft bathroom remodelled mid-range, comes to about $10,750.
How much does a small bathroom remodel cost?
Fixr prices a 40 sq ft (5 x 8 ft) bathroom at $2,800-$16,000 and a 50 sq ft (5 x 10 ft) one at $3,500-$20,000, depending on scope and finishes. For a 50 sq ft full bath, the calculator gives about $3,650 for a cosmetic refresh, $10,200 for a mid-range remodel with a new tub, tiled surround and porcelain floor, and $12,350 for a gut renovation.
How much does a shower remodel cost?
Fixr puts a shower-only remodel at about $7,200 on average, with most homeowners paying $3,000-$9,500. An installed prefabricated shower kit can cost as little as $700, a walk-in shower averages about $7,000 ($6,000-$10,000) and a high-end custom shower can pass $15,000. By size, a prefab 36 x 48 inch shower runs about $3,600 installed and the same size in custom tile about $7,200.
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost?
This Old House's 2026 guide puts most conversions at $2,000-$12,000: a prefabricated shower stall $2,000-$6,000, a walk-in shower $5,000-$12,000 and a tiled shower $6,000-$12,000. Fixr gets a similar spread by adding $200-$1,000 to remove the tub to $1,000-$9,000 for the new shower. Moving the drain adds $900-$1,100, according to This Old House.
How much does a new bathroom vanity cost installed?
This Old House lists stock vanities at $100-$500 for a 30-inch single, $400-$700 for a 4-foot single and $550-$2,200 for a 5- to 6-foot double. A cabinetmaker-built vanity costs $500-$2,800 before the top. Professional installation adds $200-$1,000. Fixr puts a separate vanity countertop at $360-$1,100, with laminate below that range and marble or natural stone above it.
How much of a bathroom remodel is labor, and how much does DIY save?
Fixr puts labor at about 50% of the total, or around $6,000 on a typical remodel, within a 40-65% range. Doing the work yourself saves about that $6,000 on average, but plumbing and electrical work usually still need a licensed pro, and some municipalities will not issue a bathroom permit to an unlicensed individual. Fixr warns that tile work is where mistakes come easiest.
Is it cheaper to keep the plumbing where it is?
Yes. Fixr prices moving a plumbing line at $80-$200, and most fixtures need three lines. Moving a toilet costs $200-$400 before the new toilet goes in, and moving a sink or shower $240-$600 each. Relocating a drain in a tub-to-shower conversion runs $900-$1,100, according to This Old House. Keeping every fixture in place is the largest saving available.