How much should it cost to remodel a full bathroom?
Most full hall bathroom remodels in Central Ohio land between $15,000 and $30,000. That is a wide band, and where you fall inside it comes down to three things: how much of the room you are changing, the materials you choose, and whether the plumbing stays where it is.
What is included in a straight replacement
A straight replacement keeps the layout exactly as it is and swaps out what you see and touch. That typically means a new tub or shower with a solid surface base, new shower walls, a new toilet, a new vanity and countertop, new flooring, and new lighting and mirrors. Nothing moves, so nothing has to be re-plumbed or re-wired.
This is the option most homeowners actually want. The room already works; it just looks and feels forty years old.
How long does it take?
Industry-wide, a full bathroom remodel is often quoted at one to two weeks. Our own bathroom projects usually run 3 to 5 days on site, because our installation crews are in-house and the materials are ordered and staged before anyone starts demolition.
Upgrade options worth considering
Converting a tub and shower combo to a walk-in shower
If nobody in the house takes baths, that tub is floor space you are not using. A tub-to-shower conversion typically adds $10,000 to $18,000 depending on the size of the opening and the enclosure you choose. You gain a larger, easier-to-enter shower and lose the awkward step over the tub wall.
Upgrading from a single to a double vanity
Where the wall length allows it, moving from one sink to two usually adds $1,500 to $3,500. It is one of the changes homeowners tell us afterwards they would have paid more for.
Other high-value upgrades
- Custom glass shower doors in place of a standard sliding unit
- Cultured marble or solid surface shower walls instead of acrylic
- Heated flooring under new tile
- Recessed shower shelving and better task lighting
What influences the final number
The biggest single factor is whether plumbing moves. Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in their existing positions can save thousands. After that it is material grade, the size of the room, and the condition of what is behind the walls.
How to get an accurate estimate
A quote written without someone standing in your bathroom is a guess. During a consultation we take measurements, look at the existing plumbing, and talk through what you actually want to change. You should leave with an itemized number that shows what is included and what is not.
When you compare quotes, compare scope before you compare price. A cheaper number usually means less is in it.
