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Bathroom Remodel Quotes: Don't Skip the Waterproofing Line
What goes behind the tile matters more than the tile. Here's what a complete bathroom remodel quote includes.
Oct 25, 2026, 1 min read
Bathroom Remodel Cost & How to Compare Remodeling Quotes
The most important line in a bathroom quote is the one you can't see later: waterproofing behind the shower tile. Compare that, the tile area and material, the fixtures, ventilation and any plumbing moves.
National cost ranges
Bathroom remodel, before regional adjustment.
| Material level | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | $6,500 | $9,700 | $12,700 |
| Standard | $14,600 | $17,000 | $24,700 |
| Premium | $27,500 | $31,600 | $35,800 |
Source: This Old House bathroom remodel cost (Jul 2026, Homewyse data), data from 2026-10-26, confidence medium.
What a complete bathroom remodel quote should mention
If a quote leaves one of these out, ask about it before comparing prices.
- ✓Demolition
- ✓Shower waterproofing system
- ✓Tile (area, material and pattern)
- ✓Vanity, top and sink
- ✓Shower valve and fixtures
- ✓Toilet
- ✓Exhaust fan vented outside
- ✓Electrical and GFCI outlets
- ✓Drywall / cement board and paint
- ✓Debris removal / haul-away
- ✓Permit and inspection
- ✓Site cleanup
- ✓Written warranty
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Bathroom remodel questions
How much does bathroom remodel cost?
For bathroom remodel, our current data puts the national range at about $6,500 to $12,700, typically around $9,700. Prices vary by region, materials and access — use the cost estimator for your ZIP code. Data source: This Old House bathroom remodel cost (Jul 2026, Homewyse data), 2026-10-26.
What should a bathroom remodel quote include?
A complete quote should mention: demolition, shower waterproofing system, tile (area, material and pattern), vanity, top and sink, shower valve and fixtures, toilet, exhaust fan vented outside, electrical and GFCI outlets, drywall / cement board and paint, debris removal / haul-away, permit and inspection, site cleanup, written warranty. If one is missing, ask the contractor before comparing prices.
How do I compare bathroom remodel quotes?
Make sure each quote describes the same job — shower / tub, tile area, layout, vanity width — then compare the written scope, deposit, payment schedule and warranty, not just the total. You can compare up to three quotes free.