How expensive is it to get a bathroom remodel in Snohomish and King County by Sanctuary Bath (2024 pricing)?

Unlike the article where we did a competitive analysis covering the cost of a shower replacement at the end of 2022, this article will address the broad costs to getting an entire bathroom remodeled.

We categorize a remodel across broad three tiers of complexity: Simple / Basic, moderately complex, and complex (luxury).

Simple bathroom remodel project pricing

The primary goal of a "facelift" bathroom remodel is to improve visual aspects of the bathroom while keeping physical layout changes to a minimum. Often these are motivated by the desire to sell a home as efficiently as possible, because there was pre-existing damage, or because a home was recently purchased and the homeowner wants to make the space their own.

The following are typically replaced or upgraded in this type of bathroom remodel:

• A new vanity (new faucet, new sink, new cabinet assembly)
• New mirrors, lighting, and perhaps new towel bars and matching shower heads are installed.
• New toilet (typically a more powerful flushing toilet)
• New flooring - LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank), Tile, or sheet vinyl (great for areas where kids shower and leave a bit of standing water).
• hole-filling, spot texturing, and a paint refresh.
• New Trim is installed.
• Fresh caulking around all replaced areas that come into contact with water (think baseboards, flooring, and intersecting points of the shower surround).

When we provide quotes for remodels, we also need to account for the common risk of hidden water damage. When we pull up an old toilet there is often a slow leak occurring around the wax-seal that has been going on for years. This type of damage causes the subfloor to rot and we must replace the subfloor in that area surrounding the toilet as well as new underlayment to ensure the bathroom is safe (from mold) and structurally sound.

Price: a simple bathroom remodel costs between $6,000 and $15,000 in 2024.

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Moderately complex bathroom remodel pricing

A moderately complex bathroom remodel is a step up from a basic remodel in that the primary wet-space is being modified. This may involve a tub-to-shower conversion, a tub-to-tub conversion, or a shower-to-tub conversion going alongside the visual refresh of the core components within the bathroom. Sometimes this consists of the addition of a new shower or tub in a different location in the bathroom. The majority of our work falls into this category -- people choose Sanctuary Bath because we do more than just showers or tubs and have the experience to ensure that the new shower/tub blends in nicely with the existing bathroom.

What drives the price of the mid-range remodel? Materials chosen (most mid-tier remodels are choosing materials sourced from suppliers like Lowes, Home-Depot, CFM, Floor and Decor, nearby vendors.

Price: A moderately complex bathroom remodel will cost between $15,000 and $30,000 in 2024.

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Complex (luxury) bathroom remodel pricing

What sets a mid-range (moderately complex) remodel apart from a high-end or luxury remodel is the extent of customization and the materials chosen. Sometimes customers just have a picture of a bathtub they want but have no idea who actually manufactures that item. We'll do the research to identify and price out these items for you in our quoting process.

The following are common aspects of a luxury remodel:

• Custom cabinetry is often built to order.
• Plumbing is frequently relocated (think of moving the toilet, sink, and shower layout around to make the best use of the space); perhaps relocating an existing wall, adding additional windows and skylights, etc.
• Electrical additions are also a common aspect of a high-end remodel (For example, adding a dedicated circuit for high-output hairdryers and irons).
• Specialized counter-tops and vanities are special-ordered. These hard-to-source components may take an extended period of time to be custom-manufactured or shipped internationally. Beyond scheduling our crew for installation priority, if you know you have hard-to-source materials, it's best to get your project quoted and scheduled as soon as possible so that we can order material to complete your project with your desired timeline.
• HVAC ductwork may need to be relocated as well to account for a new bathroom layout.
• Heated floors can be installed in order to maximize the comfort of a room. Heated floors are popular in bathrooms for ramblers and below-grade (basement) guest bathrooms.
• Specialized lighting, automation systems, speakers, and other components can be added to a luxury bathroom remodel as well.

Price: $30,000 to $65,000+ is a typical price for a high-end bathroom remodel in 2024.

Conclusion

The cost of a bathroom remodel in Snohomish and King County varies greatly depending on the scope of the project. The best way to know how much your bathroom remodel will cost is to schedule an appointment with Sanctuary Bath.