5×8 Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026 Baseline)
What this scope is likely to be quoted at, and the fully itemized direct job cost underneath it. Every quantity, rate, and formula shown.
The exact scope being priced
Modeled example in no specific locality is selected, and no statistically measured market median is claimed. Geographic basis: Clamp researched baseline rates, reconciled across three AI systems against a stated mid-market scenario; no specific locality and no measured market median.
Scope
- Same-layout bathroom remodel
- 60×30 tub replaced in place
- 65 square feet of tiled tub surround to ceiling
- New vanity with countertop and faucet
+ 13 more
- New toilet
- Exhaust fan replacement
- Two light fixtures
- Wall and ceiling paint
- 28 square feet of porcelain floor tile in the open floor area
- Vanity and countertop replacement
- Toilet replacement with wax ring and supply line
- Faucet and drain assembly replacement
- Mirror and lighting fixture replacement
- Interior painting of walls and ceiling
- Towel bar and accessory mounting
- Removal of existing fan housing and disposal
- New fan housing installation in ceiling cavity
Assumptions
- Existing floor joists and subfloor are structurally sound with no water damage
- All rough plumbing and electrical connections remain in current locations
- Wall framing and drywall behind tile are intact with no concealed rot or mold
- Electrical circuits have adequate capacity for new fixtures without panel upgrade
+ 6 more
- Standard 8-foot ceiling height and no concealed structural obstructions
- Transcript did not specify a finish tier (basic/standard/premium); assumed standard given no descriptors of high-end or budget materials.
- Attic or ceiling cavity access exists within 10 feet of fan location
- Electrical circuit capacity exists for fan load without panel upgrade
- Exterior wall or soffit is accessible for termination within 10 linear feet of fan
- Ceiling framing is standard 16-inch on-center joists with no obstructions
Exclusions
- Moving drain or supply line locations (rough plumbing remains as-is)
- Electrical circuit additions or panel work (existing circuits reused)
- Ventilation fan replacement or ducting changes
- Wall removal or layout changes
+ 9 more
- Subfloor replacement or structural framing repair
- Window or door replacement
- Trim or baseboard replacement beyond patch and paint
- Ceiling drywall repair or texture matching beyond 6-inch perimeter of fan opening
- Attic insulation relocation or replacement disturbed during duct routing
- Roof shingle removal or flashing work (exterior termination assumes soffit or sidewall location)
- Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction and must be confirmed locally.
- Lighting work depends on the existing circuit and selected fixtures.
- For homes built before 1978, follow applicable lead-safe renovation requirements before disturbing painted surfaces.
Cost summary job costs · no markup
This is not a price. These are job costs: labor and materials only. No contractor performs work at job cost. Overhead and profit go on top, and how much depends on what that contractor's business requires to operate.
Job costs only. These amounts estimate the direct cost to perform the work and do not include contractor overhead, owner compensation, or profit.
Illustrative contractor profiles, not recommended markups. Higher markup means more business behind the job. It does not by itself mean better work, and a lower markup does not by itself mean a better deal. Your correct markup depends on your actual overhead, sales volume, owner compensation, and profit goal.
Direct cost only: no contractor overhead, owner compensation, or profit. See price scenarios for the same profiles with gross margins.
Line items, grouped by trade
| Item | Qty | Unit | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits & PM | |||||
| Project Management Labor | 5 | hr | $475.00 | $0 | $475.00 |
| Permits & PM subtotal | $475.00 | ||||
| Permits & PM subtotal | $475.00 | ||||
| Demo & Prep | |||||
| Dust Containment Setup | 1 | ls | $650.00 | $0 | $650.00 |
| Bathroom Fixture Removal | 3 | ea | $375.00 | $0 | $375.00 |
| Haul-Off Per Load | 1.67 | ea | $0 | $0 | $751.50 |
| Interior Demolition Labor | 50 | sf | $175.00 | $0 | $175.00 |
| Demo Protection Setup | 1 | ls | $450.00 | $0 | $450.00 |
| Demo & Prep subtotal | $2,401.50 | ||||
| Demo & Prep subtotal | $2,401.50 | ||||
| Plumbing | |||||
| Shower Trim and Accessories Allowance | 2 | ea | $0 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Faucet Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Lavatory Sink Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Toilet Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $1,140.00 | $0 | $1,140.00 |
| Shower/Tub Valve Set | 1 | ea | $385.00 | $0 | $385.00 |
| Tub Unit Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Plumbing subtotal | $4,275.00 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | $4,275.00 | ||||
| Electrical | |||||
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 8 | lf | $148.00 | $0 | $148.00 |
| Bath Fan Duct Materials | 9.2 | lf | $0 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 1 | each | $200.00 | $0 | $200.00 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 1 | each | $185.00 | $0 | $185.00 |
| Bath Fan Termination Materials | 1 | each | $0 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 1 | each | $150.00 | $0 | $150.00 |
| Bath Fan Removal Labor | 1 | each | $175.00 | $0 | $175.00 |
| Bath Fan Testing & Commissioning | 1 | each | $175.00 | $0 | $175.00 |
| Light Fixture Install | 2 | ea | $360.00 | $0 | $360.00 |
| Electrical subtotal | $1,653.00 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | $1,653.00 | ||||
| HVAC | |||||
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Unit Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| HVAC subtotal | $215.00 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | $215.00 | ||||
| Insulation | |||||
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 1 | each | $150.00 | $0 | $150.00 |
| Insulation subtotal | $150.00 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | $150.00 | ||||
| Drywall | |||||
| Drywall Removal | 275 | sf | $508.75 | $0 | $508.75 |
| Drywall subtotal | $508.75 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | $508.75 | ||||
| Carpentry | |||||
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 5 | ea | $240.00 | $0 | $240.00 |
| Interior Door Install | 1 | ea | $225.00 | $0 | $225.00 |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 30 | lf | $255.00 | $0 | $255.00 |
| Vanity Install Labor | 1.25 | ea | $525.00 | $0 | $525.00 |
| Carpentry subtotal | $1,245.00 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | $1,245.00 | ||||
| Tile | |||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 93 | sf | $162.75 | $0 | $162.75 |
| Tile Grout Materials | 4.65 | sf | $0 | $16.28 | $16.28 |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 93 | sf | $1,162.50 | $0 | $1,162.50 |
| Bathroom Tile Material Allowance | 102.3 | sf | $0 | $1,227.60 | $1,227.60 |
| Tile Setting Materials | 102.3 | sf | $0 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.75 |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Materials | 46.5 | sf | $0 | $302.25 | $302.25 |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 93 | sf | $395.25 | $0 | $395.25 |
| Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 39 | sf | $224.25 | $0 | $224.25 |
| Tile Waterproofing Materials | 39 | sf | $0 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Tile Floor Removal | 50 | sf | $232.50 | $0 | $232.50 |
| Wall Tile Removal | 80 | sf | $420.00 | $0 | $420.00 |
| Shower Flood Test Labor | 1 | ls | $375.00 | $0 | $375.00 |
| Tile subtotal | $6,050.63 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | $6,050.63 | ||||
| Painting | |||||
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 250 | sf | $437.50 | $0 | $437.50 |
| Paint Prep Labor | 200 | sf | $350.00 | $0 | $350.00 |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 30 | lf | $55.50 | $0 | $55.50 |
| Painting subtotal | $843.00 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | $843.00 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | |||||
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and Shims | 3 | lf | $0 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Cabinet Material Allowance | 3 | lf | $0 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Fixture Set Materials | 2 | ea | $0 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 6 | sf | $120.00 | $0 | $120.00 |
| Stone Countertop Install | 6 | sf | $120.00 | $0 | $120.00 |
| Stone Countertop Material Allowance | 6 | sf | $0 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $1,495.50 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $1,495.50 | ||||
| General | |||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 3 | ls | $0 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| General subtotal | $555.00 | ||||
| General subtotal | $555.00 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | $19,867.38 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | $19,867.38 | ||||
Every row links its assembly version and rate source in the published data; quantities show net measures with stated waste.
Illustrative markup scenarios
| Profile | Markup | Selling price | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Overhead | 30% | $25,827.59 | 23.08% |
| Established Contractor | 50% | $29,801.07 | 33.33% |
| Full-Service | 80% | $35,761.28 | 44.44% |
Persona names are illustrative labels, not measured pricing practices. Illustrations apply markup to direct cost only and are not recommended markups. Direct job cost is what the work costs a contractor to perform, not a price: no contractor performs work at job cost, because overhead and profit are what keep the business running. Higher markup means more business behind the job. It does not by itself mean better work, and a lower markup does not by itself mean a better deal.
Same scope, different jobsite: condition modifiers
| Condition | Labor factor | Labor becomes | Direct cost becomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | labor × 1.00 | $11,002.00 | $19,867.38 |
| Partial occupancy | labor × 0.93 | $10,231.86 | $19,097.24 |
| Vacant property | labor × 0.78 | $8,581.56 | $17,446.94 |
These modifiers apply to labor only. $8,865.38 of materials, allowances and other non-labor cost is unchanged in every row, so the direct cost moves by less than the labor factor suggests. One condition applies at a time against the baseline; conditions do not combine.
Scope changes
Methodology & reproducibility
Snapshot bath-5x8/v1, version v1.
Rate observation window: 2026-05-16 to 2026-09-05.
Direct cost equals the sum of each row’s rounded quantity × (labor + material + other).
Scope selection, prose accuracy, arithmetic and provenance mapping reviewed; not independent market-rate verification.
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Sources & provenance
- 5×8 Bathroom Remodel v1 reviewed snapshot Clamp Research (owner-supplied)