A bathroom remodel involves replacing one or more existing fixtures, surfaces, and finishes giving it a new look. It ranges from as simple as installing new tile or a new vanity to a more complex multi-fixture jobs like a complete gut job of the whole bathroom. The full process of replacing all fixtures and finishes requires some knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

First you decide if you want to do a complete gut job or just replacement of like for like fixtures. You also want to choose the fixtures and finishes such as tiles and paint color.

Most residential bathrooms are completed within 14-21 days after work begins barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Expect to replace your existing shower or bathtub toilet, sink(s), cabinets, floor covering and fixtures. Most bathrooms are being remodeled with tile or stone floors and wet walls today rather than sheet vinyl.

Each situation is different, and it is impossible to provide a specific answer without knowing exactly what kind of changes the homeowner has in mind. Certainly, adding a whirlpool tub or replacing an old pedestal sink will drive up costs substantially.

Bathroom renovations can cost as much as $8-15k depending on the size of the room and the amount of changes being done.

The most common is a tub/shower combination followed by a walk-in shower and traditional bathtub. However, there is an increasing demand for standalone showers due to the space they save in smaller bathrooms and their ease of use with today’s elderly population.

A bathroom with a walk-in shower will add more value to your home than one with a tub/shower combo. In fact, many people are choosing to remodel their bathrooms to accommodate standalone showers when building new homes or for reasons of greater ease and convenience while bathing.

Ceramic tile is almost always an excellent choice for floors in bathrooms and other wet areas.