Bathroom Remodel

Project description

Mid-range

Update an existing bathroom that is at least 25 years old. Replace all fixtures to include standard-sized tub with ceramic tile surround; toilet; solid-surface vanity counter with integral double sink; recessed medicine cabinet; ceramic tile floor; and vinyl wallpaper.

Mid-range
Market Job Cost Resale Value Cost Recouped
National Average $10,088 $9,890 89.3%
Atlanta 9,025 8,147 90.3
Boston 11,300 16,667 147.5
Buffalo, N.Y. 10,206 5,333 52.3
Chicago 11,693 10,750 91.9
Cincinnati 10,446 6,419 61.4
Cleveland 10,984 5,667 51.6
Columbus, Ohio 10,207 5,857 57.4
Dallas 8,917 7,333 82.2
Denver 9,982 7,300 73.1
Detroit 10,313 6,991 67.8
Houston 9,015 7,011 77.8
Indianapolis 9,764 6,385 65.4
Kansas City, Mo. 10,234 8,200 80.1
Los Angeles 11,100 15,429 139.0
Miami 8,833 11,763 133.2
Milwaukee 10,325 7,800 75.5
Minneapolis 11,185 11,667 104.3
New Orleans 8,506 8,335 98.0
New York 11,927 15,264 128.0
Norfolk, Va. 7,830 6,200 79.2
Orlando, Fla. 8,490 6,968 82.1
Philadelphia 11,258 7,750 68.8
Phoenix 9,185 4,368 47.6
Pittsburgh 10,381 6,351 61.2
Portland, Ore. 10,705 5,861 54.8
Providence, R.I. 10,038 10,500 104.6
St. Louis 10,930 7,381 67.5
Sacramento, Calif. 10,350 8,714 84.2
Salt Lake City 8,649 5,069 58.6
San Antonio 9,022 8,559 94.9
San Diego 11,030 10,538 95.5
San Francisco 12,619 22,730 180.1
Seattle 11,160 14,028 125.7
Tampa, Fla. 8,415 8,061 95.8
Washington, D.C. 9,054 13,362 147.6

Upscale

Expand an existing 5-by-7-foot bathroom to 9-by-9-foot space within existing house footprint. Include 30 square feet of windows and/or skylights. Relocate and replace tub with custom 4-by-6-foot shower with top-of-line fittings and full­body wash shower wall, tile enclosure, and glass block surround. Relocate toilet into a partitioned area and replace it with one-piece color unit. Add bidet; stone tops in custom vanity cabinet with twin designer sinks; and linen/towel storage closet. Add tile floor, papered walls, and hardwood trim. Add general and spot lighting. Add humidistat-controlled exhaust fan.

Upscale
Market Job Cost Resale Value Cost Recouped
National Average $23,544 $23,457 92.6%
Atlanta 21,498 21,385 99.5
Boston 25,391 48,333 190.4
Buffalo, N.Y. 23,177 10,667 46.0
Chicago 25,882 23,250 89.8
Cincinnati 23,527 15,848 67.4
Cleveland 24,428 16,750 68.6
Columbus, Ohio 23,021 13,563 58.9
Dallas 21,223 18,000 84.8
Denver 22,782 14,200 62.3
Detroit 23,923 15,361 64.2
Houston 21,456 20,375 95.0
Indianapolis 22,617 15,750 69.6
Kansas City, Mo. 23,128 21,000 90.8
Los Angeles 25,218 33,214 131.7
Miami 21,223 38,125 179.6
Milwaukee 23,730 18,688 78.8
Minneapolis 25,256 33,333 132.0
New Orleans 20,608 18,667 90.6
New York 26,290 34,929 132.9
Norfolk, Va. 19,504 16,600 85.1
Orlando, Fla. 20,581 18,326 89.0
Philadelphia 25,125 15,750 62.7
Phoenix 21,811 10,279 47.1
Pittsburgh 23,471 13,078 55.7
Portland, Ore. 24,104 16,794 69.7
Providence, R.I. 23,149 22,000 95.0
St. Louis 24,709 18,481 74.8
Sacramento, Calif. 23,558 15,857 67.3
Salt Lake City 20,840 13,500 64.8
San Antonio 21,330 18,307 85.8
San Diego 24,786 28,485 114.9
San Francisco 27,553 40,626 147.4
Seattle 27,553 26,145 105.2
Tampa, Fla. 24,843 17,868 87.5
Washington, D.C. 21,334 33,406 156.6