I got a number of estimates last year this time for $10-14k for labor, plus materials/finishings (tub, toilet, vanity, lights, tile, etc.). But this was assuming no plumbing, electric, or floor or wall changes - so not gutting.

I also got an estimate from one of those three (one of the two for $14k) for a full gut - with new electric and plumbing, etc - for $28-32k excluding materials.

So I think a clear question is to what extent you're "gutting"

Get more estimates. That seems high to me. We just did a small 3 piece bathroom reno and paid $10k for labor and $5k for tile and finishes. We're in DC. I would guess you'd spend about $25k on a bathroom that size.

All 4 of the quotes I got only included labor and the general behind the wall materials, then we picked finishes, sometimes with the contractor's help, and paid for those separately. Do other folks pay a set price for everything all included?

We just did this for about $32k in DC, including converting tub to shower and medium-high end fixtures. I am certain that we overpaid somewhat, but am really pleased with the work and construction started about a month after we signed the contract. For us, it was worth it to pay somewhat more for a "name brand" contractor and confidence that we didn't need to babysit the work. YMMV.

I did something similar. I think it shook out to 25k. You should get a bunch of estimates.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to something similar - slightly larger space with a shower and drop-in tub. No layout changes, just all new stuff. Any hope I can get this done for $20k?

Both a shower and a tub? No way. Yes if only a tub.

How about $25k? I'm ok with choosing porcelain or ceramic tile instead of glass or stone, builder's grade drop-in tub, etc.

Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to something similar - slightly larger space with a shower and drop-in tub. No layout changes, just all new stuff. Any hope I can get this done for $20k?

Both a shower and a tub? No way. Yes if only a tub.

I'm trying to something similar - slightly larger space with a shower and drop-in tub. No layout changes, just all new stuff. Any hope I can get this done for $20k?

My neighbor paid $22k for this a couple of months ago, Silver Spring.

Did this for $12.5K labor, $7K materials, a month ago in Silver Spring inside Beltway (20910).

Anonymous wrote:I’m looking to renovate an 8’x5’ full bathroom. I’m not looking to move any plumbing, but I want to replace all the fixtures, including removing a tub and replacing with a shower. I don’t want luxury but I will pay for quality work and not-bargain-basement fixtures.

The first place I contacted said for that size, their bathroom renovations cost $42K and up.

Is that reasonable? If not, what’s a reasonable range right now?

We did this for 20k a month a go

We just did this, quotes were all around 25k.

Shouldnt be more than $20k, if all you’re doing is removing existing fixture and replacing.

Anonymous wrote:I’m looking to renovate an 8’x5’ full bathroom. I’m not looking to move any plumbing, but I want to replace all the fixtures, including removing a tub and replacing with a shower. I don’t want luxury but I will pay for quality work and not-bargain-basement fixtures.

The first place I contacted said for that size, their bathroom renovations cost $42K and up.

Is that reasonable? If not, what’s a reasonable range right now?

I’m in DC. That’s high for not having any plumbing changes. Our contractors quoted us 25k.

Way overpriced. Call Roger Amendola 703-402-7240 He did our hall bath with the type of renovations you describe for around $12K. Of course that was two years ago and so price could be a little more now, but I don't see $42.K.

I’m looking to renovate an 8’x5’ full bathroom. I’m not looking to move any plumbing, but I want to replace all the fixtures, including removing a tub and replacing with a shower. I don’t want luxury but I will pay for quality work and not-bargain-basement fixtures.

The first place I contacted said for that size, their bathroom renovations cost $42K and up.

Is that reasonable? If not, what’s a reasonable range right now?