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Bathroom Remodel Cost

Applicable for Baltimore , Maryland, and surrounding areas

Find out exactly how much your bath remodel will cost.

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What Included?

When you’re planning to remodel your bathroom, cost always comes up sooner or later. It’s important to view cost through a lens of value. Look at both the benefits you’re creating with the remodel as well as the implications of the process itself.

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Average Bathroom Remodel Cost

Online, you’ll find average remodeling costs that are highly misleading. Or a high-end job completed for $50K.

I think it’s important to get relevant information from local experts, specific to your needs. Because an informed client is a smart client.

Being transparent with pricing up-front so clients can see the full picture and plan better is one of our core values here at Blue Star Home Design

So I’ll try to approach the discussion about cost from multiple angles – from the size of the bathroom and specific costs to the value you’re adding to your home.

The Value Of A Bath Remodel

When planning your project, it’s important to take into consideration that you’re actually making an investment in your home. And like any investment, there’s a return on your investment.

According to Remodeling’s 2022 Cost vs Value report for Baltimore, for an upscale Bath Remodel you’re getting 48.8% back when you sell your home.

So you invest the money now, enjoy your bath for years to come, and when it’s time to move on – you’re still benefiting from an investment done years ago.

Get your personalized bathroom remodel estimate

Because in reality there are many variables that go into a bath remodel, I highly recommend getting your exact estimate for your specific needs.

Choosing The Right Contractor.. Why Choose Blue Star?

A bath remodeling project is more than just paying for materials and labor. Here are some of the contractors’ hidden costs that you may not be aware of. These will help you weed out contractors that are underbidding and are highly likely to underperform.

Hidden Surprises

It’s not unusual to find water damage, mold, or wood rot before or during remodels. We highly recommend fixing the issues before moving forward. You should always be kept in the loop on how your remodel goes.

Unexpected Issues In Your Walls

It’s not unusual to find water damage, mold, or wood rot before or during remodels. We highly recommend fixing the issues before moving forward. You should always be kept in the loop on how your remodel goes.

Cost of Mistakes

I know what you’re thinking, “I shouldn’t have to pay for other people’s mistakes”. And you’re absolutely right. Unfortunately, there are people working throughout your project and people aren’t perfect. Sometimes the materials that are shipped suffer damage and need to be replaced.

Whatever the issue, a businessman needs to compensate for the unforeseen so he can overdeliver. That means that materials should be marked up by around 10-20% to cover for any little mistakes that may happen.

Materials

And then, there’s the cost of materials that can widely range based on the options that you choose. I’ll dive into these below. If you only consider putting a cost of $6,000 on these and we add everything up we end up with a total that exceeds $15K.

Protecting Your Home And Keeping It Clean

Sure, you’re simply remodeling the bathroom, but other rooms of your home will be affected too, one way or another. You’ll have to move things around, people will move in and out, there’s going to be dust and debris, and your home will be in disarray for a few days. That’s why it’s important to make sure your contractor protects any areas of your home that won’t be under construction. We apply protecting sheets (and tape) on your furniture, windows, doors, and keep the dust to a minimum by always cleaning the work site. And once your remodel is complete, we’ll have our professional cleaners come in and leave the bathroom spotless and ready for you to use right away.

Blue Star Difference

A Process That's Focused On You

When your remodel is complete, we’ll do a comprehensive walkthrough together to verify that we didn’t overlook anything. You have three days following our service to conduct your own detailed inspection and determine whether everything is satisfactory. You can contact us anytime with comments. We’ll also check in on you every 6 months to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your bathroom remodel.

Our Promise And Warranty

We offer one of the highest warranties locally for the services provided. Because I’m a firm believer that a job should be done right on the first go, you benefit from a 1-year labor and systems warranty. Besides that, you also benefit from the manufacturer’s warranty on materials.

If something happens that is within our control and covered by the warranty and contract, we’ll come in and repair it for free.

Budget Breakdown For Your Bath Remodel

Let’s take a look at the expense breakdown according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. This breakdown is only a guideline since each project is unique.
Depending on the bathroom renovation type, the numbers look like in the table below. As always, these are to be used as guidelines as specifics differ from project to project.
Item % of Job Basic Average High-End
Design fees
4%
$2,200
$3,000
$4,000
Installation
17%
$9,350
$12,750
$17,000
Appliances and ventilation
14%
$7,700
$10,500
$5,000
Cabinetry and hardware
29%
$3,500
$6,000
$10,000
Countertops
10%
$2,000
$4,500
$6,000
Lighting
5%
$950
$1,500
$2,000
Flooring
7%
$2,500
$4,000
$5,000
Doors and windows
4%
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
Walls and ceilings
5%
$1,000
$1,800
$2,500
Faucets and plumbing
4%
$650
$1,000
$2,000
Other
1%
$200
$650
$1,000
Total
100
$25,000
$55,000
$85,000

*** Prices Vary Depending On Quality Materials

Budgeting for Time

One thing that our clients value most in our bath remodeling service is my word when it comes to delivering the project on set times.

It’s uncomfortable as-is to have strangers roaming around in your home. It’s unpleasant to not be able to enjoy the privacy of the master bathroom while in the process of remodeling.

With that said, it’s our top priority to give you your bathroom back as soon as possible. That’s why we get more people involved in our projects than other contractors. That’s why we plan ahead and notify you in time to offset any issues that may appear down the line.

When the average time in the industry for a master bath remodel is eight weeks, we try to overdeliver and give you back your privacy in about 4 weeks since we have everything to get the project started.

Decreasing Costs And DIY

As information is abundant, you may come across videos that give off the impression that a certain task is easy to do. I mean how hard is it to demo the bathroom and save $1000? Not that hard if you avoid damaging the pipes or electrical work. But if you’re unlucky you’ll be looking to spend more to fix the damages.

Set your own tile? Sure, but if it’s not aligned properly you’re stuck with looking at it for the following 15 years – every day. Setting up vanity and cabinets can look easy until you end up trying to align doors and drawers.

No matter the size, quality installation and attention to fine details are key. There’s a reason why pediatricians don’t operate on the brain. We all have our specialty and area of expertise. What may look like a fun side-project may end up in a prolonged and frustrating experience.

To give yourself the best chance of success, it would be wise to ask yourself a few questions before you decide on anything.

My intention is not to scare you. I’m sharing this with all the love. I’ve seen my fair share of jobs gone wrong from both homeowners as well as cheap contractors.

The homeowner always ends up spending more, in the end, to fix things while wasting precious time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much value does a bathroom remodel add?

With a joy score of 9.3, according to the National Association of Realtors, a bathroom remodel brings considerable value when it comes to better functionality and livability. 80% of homeowners have felt a major sense of accomplishment
when they think of the project.

As far as monetary value, you should expect to recoup 50-70% in resale value. On average, a bath remodel becomes outdated in about 15 years. If you’re considering regaining as much as possible from your investment, sell at the 10-year mark.

How much should a master bathroom remodel cost?

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association‘s  design trends study, the average mean for a master bath is $32,000. That number is consistent with what we’re experiencing in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding areas. See our bathroom remodel service page for other insights.

How much does it cost to remodel a small bathroom?

Anywhere from $5,000 up to $30,000. Although the demolition, labor costs, and the number of bath elements decrease based on bathroom size – going with luxury materials and elements will set you back considerably.

What is the average labor cost to remodel a bathroom?

20%. You should expect to pay around twenty percent of the total job cost in labor-associated fees. With the specialized workforce decreasing and salaries increasing rapidly we’re expecting the cost of labor to shoot up to 30% of the total bathroom remodeling cost in the near future.

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

The industry average is 8 weeks. At Blue Star we made it our goal to give homeowners back their house in 4 weeks or less from the time everything is planned out and the contract is signed.

Does remodeling a bathroom Increase home value?

Yes. According to Remodels’ Cost vs. Value report , an upscale bathroom will increase the resale value by almost $33,858. An upscale bathroom addition adds $42,885 in resale value.

Is it worth converting half bath to full bath?

The typical duration in the industry is 8 weeks. At Blue Star Home Design I set out to get homeowners their homes back in 4 weeks or less from the moment everything was agreed upon and the contract was signed.

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