Bathroom Remodel Cost Estimator
Pick your scope and bathroom type — get a low-to-high remodel band for Orange County.
Orange County, CA · Updated 2026 · Ranges from our cost guides — your quote will vary by contractor and scope
How this calculator works: it combines the cost bands published in our Orange County cost guides with a few choices about your project. The output is a range — low, typical, high — with the assumptions listed. It is a planning tool, not a contractor bid.
Your project
Bands are Orange County installed ranges, grounded 2026-10-15 (greatbuildz / medium 2026).
What drives the cost
- Scope level — cosmetic refresh $8K–$15K; mid-range $18K–$40K; full gut $40K–$80K+ (OC bands, grounded 2026-10-15). The jump between levels is mostly labor: demo, plumbing, and tile-setting.
- Bathroom type — primary baths run ~1.3x a hall bath at the same scope: bigger footprint, double vanities, separate tub and shower.
- Tile — the biggest material swing inside the mid-range band; large-format porcelain and full-height showers price at the top.
- Layout changes — moving the toilet or shower drain (new plumbing rough-in) is what pushes a gut into the high end; keeping fixtures in place keeps it near the low end.
- Permits — electrical and plumbing changes need permits in most OC cities; a quote with no permit line is a red flag.
Estimate, not a quote
These numbers are estimates only — not a quote, not a bid. Bands are computed from the cost ranges published in our Orange County cost guides (2026), which are themselves compiled from contractor-published pricing and industry data. Your actual price depends on scope, materials, access, timing, and the contractor. Always get 2–3 written quotes and compare the scope line by line, not just the total. We don't sell services and we have no contractor relationships.