- For a basic upgrade in 2010, replacing a bathroom will cost around $5,000, including new walls, bathroom fixtures and tiles for areas like the shower. This is at the low end of what many people prefer to remodel when replacing their bathroom. If homeowners have specific ideas about the type of lighting, cabinets and flooring they want, then prices can easily rise to $10,000 or higher.
- If homeowners are replacing only bathroom fixtures, including the sink, bathtub and toilet, then prices should stay around $2,000. However, this cost easily doubles if the homeowner also wants to install new piping for the bathroom's plumbing work. Replacing the entire water line to the house is several thousand dollars more.
- The more luxurious the add-ons, the higher the price the homeowner will have to pay. Homeowners will need to pay between $2,000 and $3,000 for items like a whirlpool bathtub. Other equipment will also cost extra, not only for buying and installation but also because of the work that needs to be done to the bathroom structure. Bathroom remodeling costs can also include electrical work and re-painting as fixtures are moved around.
- In general, homeowners who hire a contractor to replace their bathroom for them will have to add on $2,000 to $4,000. Homeowners supply the materials, and the contractor installs them. This only pertains to primary bathroom fixtures and the walls. If homeowners want to tile their bathroom floor, this tiling process is extra and may cost a few dollars per square foot.
- When homeowners replace their bathroom, they should not forget the smaller items that can still add significant costs to the final price. Towel racks and towels together can cost several hundred dollars. Homeowners may also have to pay for new soap, shower curtains and rugs, depending on what type of bathroom remodel they are planning.
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