How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
Bathrooms are small but dense — waterproofing, tiling, plumbing and ventilation in a handful of square feet. That is why cost per square foot is high even when the total looks modest.
New cabinetry, tile, fixtures and finishes; layout largely unchanged.
Where the budget goes
Tile and its labour, sanitaryware, vanity joinery and glazing account for most of a bathroom budget.
Relocating a soil stack or shower drain is the classic cost surprise; keeping wet services where they are keeps a remodel out of gut territory.
Underfloor heating, steam and bespoke stone are the usual upgrades that move a standard bath into primary-suite pricing.
Common questions
- Why is a small bathroom so expensive per square foot?
- Every trade still has to attend, and the waterproofing and tiling work is the same regardless of how few square feet there are.
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An estimate narrows the field. A studio that has done this exact job in your area gives you a price.