Bathroom Remodel Planner
Line-item budget with a proper contingency for the rot, leaks, and reroutes that hit almost half of remodels. Benchmark against national tier averages.
$14,160
total budget (incl. contingency)
Full bath · Mid-range remodel
Budget summary
Line items
$11,800
Contingency
$2,360
Total
$14,160
Cost / sq ft
$236
Tier benchmark
$21,000
vs benchmark
-33%
Resale recoup
$9,346
Tier
Mid-range remodel
Freedom Coach™
Full bath total: $14,160 — 33% under benchmark.
20% contingency ($2,360) protects against water-damage surprises that hit ~40% of bath remodels. Estimated resale recoup: $9,346.
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Unlock PremiumHalf bath: $3K–$8K. Full bath cosmetic: $6K–$15K. Mid-range full bath: $15K–$35K. Upscale primary bath: $40K–$80K+. Plumbing and tile drive most of the spread.
Mid-range bathroom remodels recoup ~66% at resale. A dated bathroom can knock 3–5% off your list price, so remodels also shorten time on market.
Water damage behind walls. Roughly 40% of remodels find hidden rot, mold, or leaky shower pans. That's why we default the contingency to 20% — bathrooms are riskier than kitchens.
Yes but expect $1,500–$4,000 in plumbing work. If layout works, keeping fixtures in place is the single biggest way to save.
Cosmetic (vanity swap, paint, fixtures) usually no. Any plumbing rework, electrical, or wall changes = yes, and permit-free remodels can void insurance and hurt resale.
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