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Bathroom remodel cost calculator

Choose the size and the finish level, then adjust the prices to your own. The calculator adds materials, demolition, plumbing and electrical, the permit and your labor, and gives you a suggested price with contingency and profit included.

Room size and finish

Changing the level fills in typical prices. You can change any of them after.

Main items (materials)
Demolition, trades and permit
Your labor and profit

Suggested price

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— per sq ft of room

Materials
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Small materials
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Demolition, trades and permit
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Your labor
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Contingency
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Your costs
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Profit
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Turn it into an estimate

Default values are typical starting points, not quotes. Change them to match your suppliers, your crew and your area.

How the calculator works

  1. Finish level. Basic, mid-range or high-end fills in typical starting prices for each line. Change any of them to your supplier's prices.
  2. Materials. Vanity, toilet, faucets and fixtures + tile area × tile price + shower or tub. We add a percentage for drywall, paint, trim and small materials.
  3. Demolition, trades and permit. What you pay for demolition and disposal, the plumber and electrician, and the permit.
  4. Your labor. Hours of your whole crew × your labor rate.
  5. Contingency. A percentage of everything above for surprises behind the walls: rotten subfloor, old pipes, mold.
  6. Price. Your costs + contingency, with your profit percentage on top.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

Public cost guides put most bathroom remodels between about $10,000 and $30,000 in 2026, with a national average around $16,500, and mid-range work at roughly $120 to $280 per square foot. Small bathrooms cost more per square foot because the fixtures, plumbing and permit cost about the same in any size. Use those numbers only as a check: your price should come from your own costs.

Tips for an accurate bathroom price

  • Agree on the fixtures first. The vanity, the shower and the tile the client chooses can change the price more than the size of the room. Write allowances in your estimate.
  • Keep the plumbing where it is. Moving the toilet or the shower drain adds plumbing work, and often concrete or floor work. Price it as a separate line.
  • Don't skip the contingency. Old bathrooms hide water damage. Tell the client how you will charge for repairs you find after demolition.
  • Check the permit. Most cities require one for plumbing or electrical changes. Ask your local building department.
  • Put it in writing. Turn the result into a clear estimate with the scope, the allowances and a deposit.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I charge for a mid-range 5 × 10 bathroom?

With the default mid-range prices (50 sq ft, 150 sq ft of tile, 90 labor hours at $65), the calculator gives about $19,200, including 10% contingency and 20% profit. Your number will change with your prices, your crew and your area.

What percentage of a bathroom remodel is labor?

Cost guides often put labor at about half of the project or more, counting your crew and the trades. In this calculator, that is your labor plus demolition, plumbing and electrical.

Should I add contingency and profit?

Yes, they are different things. Contingency pays for surprises on this job. Profit is what your business keeps. Many remodelers use 10% to 15% contingency and 15% to 30% profit. See the markup vs. margin calculator.

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