To make sure you stay within your remodeling budget, you must know bathroom remodeling costs in Atlanta.
While averages throughout the USA can offer you a ballpark figure, they often leave out important variables that can drive up or down the final price.
Here is a reasonable estimate of the costs associated with remodeling a bathroom in Atlanta, so you can better plan your project.
What Impacts the Final Cost of a Bathroom Remodel?
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), bathroom remodels should cost 5% to 10% of your home’s worth. That means a $200,000 home may cost $10,000 to $20,000, while a $500,000 property may cost $25,000 to $50,000 or more.
Instead of looking at bathroom remodeling cost as one colossal figure, it’s important to break down each budget line item to build your desired design, such as:
1. Bathroom Size
Bathroom renovation costs start with size and plan. Bathroom remodels cost $70 to $250 per square foot, depending on the kind and whether you choose simple or fancy finishes.
For example, a 40-square-foot bathroom remodeling costs $2,800 to $10,000. Large bathrooms with tubs, showers, and double sinks cost between $7,000 and $25,000.
Here is a table to break it down:
2. Your Choice of Countertops
Nothing makes a bathroom look more modern than a brand-new countertop. The choice of countertop material can significantly change the ambiance of a room. The cost of a new vanity top, including installation, will be around $4,500 if you replace an existing one.
Let’s dissect that a bit more.
The raw materials for standard vanities with pre-fit countertops range from $80 to $3,000, whereas the same amount for custom countertops would set you back between $400 and $3,200.
Estimate another $300 to dispose of the old countertop and another $200 to $1,000 to replace it. There’s a chance you’ll need a plumber to make fine-tuned adjustments to the water supply and other related fittings.
Finally, there is the subject of the cost of countertop materials. Here is a table-based breakdown:
3. Your Choice of Flooring and Tiles
The combination of the wall, floor, and shower tiles in this room is unlike any other in the house. Waterproofing a bathroom with modern materials is essential for long-term use and good looks.
The total cost, including materials and labor, is about $12.50 per square foot to replace a bathroom or install new flooring. The price of tile alone ranges from $0.50 to $15 per square foot, with more luxurious options costing as much as $35 per square foot.
Materials for the flooring will cost $2 to $22 per square foot, with installation costing an additional $0.60 to $4 per square foot.
Now, for a more consistent look throughout your home, consider installing hardwood, vinyl, or polished concrete in the bathroom instead of tile. Why?
Vinyl can simulate the look of wood or stone for a fraction of the cost and with far longer durability.
4. Whether You Opt for Bathtub or Shower (or Both)
When renovating a bathroom, many homeowners’ first thought is to replace the current shower or tub with something comparable to a luxurious spa experience.
On average, it costs $6,800 to install a shower, but you may spend anywhere from $2,000 to $15,000 to renovate it.
A prefabricated shower kit can cost as little as $600, including labor, while a custom shower can easily exceed $10,000. During your bathroom renovation, consider the following tub and shower combinations.
5. Installing a New Toilet
Putting in a new toilet will run you about $380 on average. While the shower, tiles, and vanity are the most eye-catching features, you can also access expensive toilet options. Here are a few examples of popular toilet types, together with their approximate cost:
- Smart toilet: $3800
- Dual-flush toilet: $330
- One-piece toilet: $1,000
- Upflush toilet: $1000
- Low-flow toilet: $500
- Two-piece toilet (tank separate from the bowl): $750
- Composting toilet: $950
- Wall-mounted toilet: $600
Bathroom Remodel Cost Breakdown
Not everything will be based on your bathroom sizing or requirements. Average costs of labor and materials in an area have to be factored inn when making a budget for a renovation. Here are some factors that will depend on the location of your home:
Bathroom Design Hourly Rates in Georgia
The hourly rate of an interior designer can range from $50 to $200 in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia. However, bathroom remodeling companies can charge a fixed cost for larger projects such as a bathroom remodel, so you may be able to save on the hefty hourly costs that way. You can determine the fee by the total square footage of the space or the designer’s involvement, and ask them how long it would take for them to update a bathroom of that size.
Estimate a minimum rate of roughly $280 for installing smaller pieces like the toilet seat, with a range of $4-20 per square foot.
Redesigning the Floor Plan
Changing the layout of a bathroom will add an extra $5,000 to the total cost of the renovation. Unlike rearranging a few chairs in the living room, this involves rearranging plumbing fixtures and tiles to accommodate your new layout — so you will need to spring for a plumber as well.
Rewiring, framing, drywall, and insulation can all be necessary for this project, especially if you’re expanding the size or making big changes such as removing the bathtub and installing a shower cabin.
You will also need to factor in the costs you would need to pay a structural engineer who, on average, charges $100 to $250 per hour. They will conduct inspections and supervise the contractors as they go about replacing walls, ceilings, windows, or doors.
Setting Up the Electricals
Whether replacing the exhaust fan, installing new vanity lights, or installing a chandelier, bathroom lighting will play a role in any redesign. Alternatively, you can reposition power outlets so that you can use a blow-dryer with ease. The average price of hiring an electrician is between $40 and $100 per hour.
- Rewiring: $2–$4 per square foot
- New bathroom fan: $220–$600
- New outlet: $110–$330
Water Damage Repairs
During bathroom renovations, it is not uncommon for contractors to find hidden moisture damage behind the existing tiles, tub, walls, or flooring. The price to repair a damaged area caused by water is between $3.75 and $7.
Expenses can rise if additional work, such as fixing leaky pipes, unclogging drains, or sealing improperly installed fixtures, is necessary.
If you take care of these issues now, you can avoid spending a lot more money fixing the flooring or ceiling in the rooms below the bathroom in the future.
Smart Systems
When renovating your bathroom, you can go all out and install heated floors, voice-activated controls, and more modern conveniences like weather reports and music.
Many smart devices can manage water use and temperature, including those connected to your plumbing. Some examples of modern bathroom technology to consider incorporating into your renovation:
- Smart toilet: $2,200–$14,000
- Smart sink or faucet: $50–$2,500
- Smart shower or shower head: $250–$2500
Post-Construction Cleanup
Your contractor’s fee can cover the cost of general cleanup and transportation, but if you plan on showing off your newly renovated bathroom to guests immediately after the renovation, you’ll want it to seem spotless.
It will cost you between $70 and $170 to have a cleaning service disinfect and scrub your bathroom. You could save these costs by doing it yourself.
Don’t forget to ask your renovation company if their package includes post-construction cleanup as well. Some turnkey renovation firms also do post-renovation cleanup free of charge.
FAQ's
It usually costs around $10,000 to redesign a bathroom. You can complete the cheapest remodels for $2,500, while high-end ones cost more than $30,000. It all depends on the scale of the project.
Yes, if you’re doing a complete overhaul of your bathroom. In 2022, the average cost to renovate a full bathroom is $26,574, with an ROI of about 60% possible upon resale.
The average cost to renovate a bathroom of 8 is between $8,500 and $16,000. A Jack and Jill bathroom typically has these measurements. It’s because there are two separate entrances and a connecting hallway leading to two separate bedrooms. With this much space, double vanity and two sinks are perfectly workable.
Complete renovations can be pricey because they require new plumbing, materials, and fittings, besides replacing old tiles and repairing the electrical system.
In 2022, the return on investment for remodeling a bathroom can range from 52% to 60%. In some estimates, you can return as much as 70% of your remodeling costs when you sell your home.
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Korede E. Adeboye is the owner and CEO of A.I.R Kitchen and Bath. He holds a CRPM (Certified Residential Property Manager) certification and has over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry. Korede is an expert in residential property management and has a strong background in customer service, and business development. He is passionate about providing quality kitchen and bath remodeling services to clients and is dedicated to achieving their satisfaction.
