How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A bathroom remodel takes three to eight weeks on average. You can spend as little as two to three weeks on a smaller bathroom remodel (think: installing a new toilet or vanity and repainting the space). A larger, full-bathroom remodel, where you’re moving plumbing and electrical elements, can take four to eight weeks. Talk with your contractor about a timeline before you start so you can get an idea of what your remodel will require.
What part of a bathroom remodel costs the most?
The wet area is the most expensive part of a bathroom remodel. This is the shower and tub area and includes the plumbing, flooring, and surround. Tiling and custom work will drive up the cost of this area, especially if you use small mosaic tiles for a spa-like feel. To drive down costs, use a simple shower, small and larger tiles, or prefab shower walls.
What is the most expensive part of a bathroom remodel?
The wet area is the most expensive part of a bathroom remodel. This is the shower and tub area and includes the plumbing, flooring, and surround. Tiling and custom work will drive up the cost of this area, especially if you use small mosaic tiles for a spa-like feel. To drive down costs, use a simple shower, small and larger tiles, or prefab shower walls.
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10.6 days and $17k in labor for a small bathroom remodel?!?
How much did you pay for you bathroom remodel?
I just got a quote for two full bath renovations. The all-in cost estimate (labor, building materials, and finishing materials like vanity and lighting) was about $51K. So about $25.5K/bathroom. I’m new to this stuff, but that seems a little high. FYI, we are not going for high-end stuff. Just updating some mid-2000s bathrooms.
Unfortunately, the only other quote I got was a labor only quote for the same two bathrooms, and that came in at about $17K total ($8.5K/bathroom).
Does the second quote seem more “normal”, or will there really be $34K in building materials and finishing materials to add on to the second, labor-only quote?
I have had a heck of a time getting quotes. One contractor came out, took measurements, and a month later told me they couldn’t take the job. No other contractors have replied to my messages, and I have contact around 10-12. This why I only have two quotes.
I live in the Midwest in a medium COL area, if that matters.
Update after bathroom renovations have been completed: I ended up going with the contractor with a labor-only quote of $17K. Total cost ended up at about $35K for the two bathrooms. Really happy with it.