What Can a $10,000 Bathroom Renovation Include?

Assumptions behind this guide

• A standard 5×8 full bathroom.
• The toilet, sink and tub or shower stay in the same places.
• A contractor manages the job, including a permit where required.
• No major water damage, mold or structural repairs are found.
• Mid-range fixtures and finishes.

Change any of these and the budget changes too. Figures come from our bathroom cost guide.

Usually fits in $10,000

• Demolition and haul-away of old fixtures and finishes ($1,000–$3,000 for full demolition).
• A new tub with a surround, or a tub-to-shower conversion using a prefab kit.
• A stock vanity, top and faucet (vanities run $300–$3,800).
• A new toilet ($100–$1,500).
• Vinyl or simple tile flooring.
• A new exhaust fan (about $400 installed), lighting and paint.

A stretch at $10,000

• A fully tiled shower with a niche and bench.
• A frameless glass shower door (a standard glass door averages about $950).
• Heated floors.
• A custom vanity or stone countertop.

You can often fit one or two of these by keeping the rest simple.

Usually does not fit

• Moving the toilet, shower or sink.
• Enlarging the bathroom or moving walls.
• A primary-bath-level remodel ($10,000–$40,000).
• Major rot, joist or mold repairs (hidden water damage).

Often excluded from quotes

• Repairs found after demolition
• Electrical upgrades required by code
• Permit fees (sometimes listed separately; $100–$1,000)
• Fixtures you buy yourself
• Painting outside the bathroom or patching nearby walls

Keep about 10%–20% in reserve for surprises, and see hidden project costs.