If you’re beginning to think about the cost of remodeling your bathroom, it’s likely you’ve already accepted that it’s time to upgrade your space. Whether your bathroom needs cosmetic upgrades or something more substantial, contacting a skilled and experienced design-build team is the best way to understand how you can bring your bathroom into a new era of style and functionality and what it will cost.
How Much Will It Cost to Remodel Your Bathroom?
The cost to remodel your bathroom will depend on the extent of your remodeling goals, the finishes you choose, and the grade and number of amenities you’d like to include. Therefore, every remodeling estimate is different for these reasons, but let’s break down how, exactly.
What Affects the Cost of a Remodel
Within the cost differences for different levels of a bathroom remodel are several variables that make up those differences.
- Scope: This is how much work will be done and can range from cosmetic updates, like replacing fixtures and finishes, to a full gut job or addition of a whole new space. Your selection of materials as well as structural changes will affect the scope.
- Size: A 5x8 bathroom remodel will cost less than a 10x15 bathroom.
- Grade of Finishes: Builder-grade finishes and luxury finishes vary in price drastically. An upscale bathroom remodel and a midrange remodel of the same size will vary by tens of thousands due to individual product price differences.
- Contracted Services: Specialized technical work will likely require a subcontractor to complete the specialty work.
Bathroom Remodeling Costs at a Glance
The Cost vs Value Report, which is updated annually, breaks down different levels of bathroom remodels and what’s included. There are only three categories, leaving much room between and beyond. Each category includes an explanation of what you could expect at that level for a bathroom remodel in Allentown, PA. We’ve gone a step further to calculate what it would cost across all of Lehigh Valley.
Mid Range Bathroom Remodel
We start with a standard 5x7 bathroom and replace every fixture, the bath/shower combo, vanity, medicine cabinet, and lighting. The flooring and shower wall tile is replaced with ceramic tile. A new coat of paint is the finishing touch.
A mid-range remodel in Lehigh Valley will cost around $35K, however, the price will continue to increase as you add custom storage, a glass enclosed shower, a stone vanity top, and other special features, like in-floor radiant heating.
Upscale Bathroom Remodel
Starting with the same 5x7 bathroom, the footprint will be expanded to a 10x10 bathroom within the same footprint of the home. Your layout will change, of course, which will require moving plumbing and electrical systems. Framing and drywall will also be necessary.
The shower will be upgraded to a walk-in shower with ceramic, tile, a body-spray feature, and a glass enclosure. There will also be a separate free-standing tub with high-end fixtures installed. The double vanity will be topped with a natural stone countertop and paired with custom lighting. The flooring will be replaced with large ceramic tile.
In an upscale remodel, the expansion leaves space for a separate commode closet for added privacy and custom cabinetry with plenty of storage. At this level, radiant in-floor heating is included.
The average cost for an upscale bathroom remodel comes to around $120K. Smart features, natural stone tiles, a steam shower, and other high-end or luxury features will continue to increase the cost, but also your quality of life.
Universal Bathroom Remodel
Universal bathroom remodels allow for aging in place. Amenities that improve accessibility and safety are lowered light switches, a higher commode, and a curbless shower with a handheld showerhead, built-in seat, and a bi-directional shower door.
This bathroom remodel includes luxury vinyl tile flooring with radiant in-floor heating beneath. Ceramic tile will cover the walls and several towel and pull bars will be placed throughout. Finally, the storage options in this bathroom will all be accessible at the seated level. To know more about the cost for a universal bathroom remodel, contact an experienced design-build team.
How Long Does It Take to Remodel a Bathroom?
The timeline for remodeling a bathroom will depend on the scope of your project. The time difference between the cosmetic updates of a mid range remodel and the structural changes of an upscale remodel can be months of difference. As such, expect a bathroom remodel to take at least 3 weeks and up to 4 months. However, it’s always best to contact a design-build firm experienced in remodeling bathrooms to get a better idea of how much time your design goals will take to implement.
What's Included in Your Bathroom Remodeling Service?
At Penn Contractors, we follow a design-build method with proven success time and time again. Your bathroom remodel, no matter the level, will include an in-home assessment. This is when you’ll have the opportunity to express the challenges you experience in the space, your proposed solutions, and any design goals you may have.
The assessment will be followed with a design and budget meeting where we’ll work through design scenarios together and determine if your design goals will fit within your budget or if further alterations to the design are necessary. Design finalization, product selections, contract signing, and work schedule will finally bring your project to the construction phase.
Your Dream Bathroom with Penn Contractors
At Penn Contractors, we value every client, your design vision, and hold respect for your budget and timeline. We know that a house is more than just a house, and that’s why we appreciate the trust every homeowner has in bringing us into your home to improve your space and quality of life. It’s why we strive for perfection and exquisite craft in every project.
If you’d like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss your remodeling goals, we’d be happy to meet with you and answer the questions you may have.
