How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
A mid-range bathroom lands near $300–$550 per square foot. Here is where that money goes, and how to cut the budget without cutting quality.
Resources
Practical guides for planning a project, the method behind every estimate on this site, and a glossary of the terms contractors use when they quote.
In-depth guides
All guidesHow much does a kitchen remodel cost?
Cabinet and labour choices drive most of the price. Here is how a refresh, a mid-range remodel and a layout change actually differ in cost.
How much does a roof replacement cost?
Roofs are priced by the square — 100 square feet of surface. See how pitch, tear-off and material choice move an installed price.
How much does a gravel driveway cost?
Gravel is cheap material and expensive hauling. Here is how depth, base preparation and stone choice decide whether a driveway lasts or ruts.
Quick tips
Budgeting a remodel without surprises
Set a contingency of 10% for cosmetic work and 15–20% for anything that opens a wall. Contingency is not waste: it is the part of the budget you have not discovered yet.
Ordering materials with the right waste factor
Straight runs need 5–8% extra, rooms with many corners need 10%, and diagonal or pattern-matched layouts need 15%. Under-ordering a single dye lot is the most common costly mistake.
Reading a contractor quote
A usable quote separates labor, materials, permits and disposal. If it does not, ask for a breakdown — and confirm whether the price includes tear-out and haul-away.
When to rent equipment instead of hiring
Concrete mixers, plate compactors and insulation blowers are cheap to rent for a day. If the rental plus your time is under half the labor line, do it yourself.
How we estimate
Each calculator turns your measurements into the unit suppliers sell, using standard industry figures: 1.4 tons per cubic yard of crushed stone, 350–400 square feet of wall per gallon of paint, 100 square feet per roofing square, and similar constants.
Prices come from national average material and labor ranges, reviewed each season. We publish a range rather than a single number because the same project varies by region, season and access. Where labor is normally bundled — concrete delivery, roof installation, blown-in insulation — it is included in the range.
No manufacturer or contractor pays to appear in a calculator, and the order of calculators on the site is set by how often people search for them.
Glossary
- Square (roofing)
- 100 square feet of roof surface. Shingles are priced by the square.
- Cubic yard
- 27 cubic feet. Concrete and gravel are sold by volume in this unit.
- R-value
- A measure of resistance to heat flow. Higher values insulate better.
- Waste factor
- The extra material added to cover cuts, breakage and errors.
- Change order
- A written amendment to a signed contract that changes scope or price.
- Punch list
- The list of small unfinished items the contractor completes before final payment.
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