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What will your renovation actually cost?

These are the same ranges we publish in our guides — not teaser pricing. Pick a project to see honest Seattle bands, timelines, and what each tier really includes.

Budget refresh

Same layout, smart choices

~$8,250–$9,250
Sample build from our under-$10K guide
  • Keep the existing layout — moving fixtures is where budgets die
  • Tub reglazing (~$600) instead of new surround tile
  • Stock vanity with top, mid-range faucet, standard toilet
  • New floor tile, mirror + light combo, fresh paint and trim
The honest catch: it works only if your layout stays put and nothing hidden turns up behind the walls.
Midrange

Full remodel, same footprint

avg $26,138
Typical 5×7 full bathroom
  • All four fixtures updated: toilet, sink, tub, shower
  • Durable, timeless finishes over high-end customization
  • No footprint expansion, no major layout change
Resale value added: $20,915 · Cost recouped: 80% — the strongest ROI tier.
Universal design

Aging-in-place, done beautifully

avg $42,183
Growing fast in Seattle
  • Fully wheelchair-accessible 5×7 bath — without the clinical look
  • Widened entry, curbless shower, blocking for grab bars
  • Safety and usability with a clean residential finish
Resale value added: $25,812 · Cost recouped: 61.2%
Upscale

Expansion & retreat

avg $81,612
Footprint typically grows ~35 → ~100 sq ft
  • Primary bath expanded into a genuinely larger space
  • Layout redefined around comfort and openness
  • Experience-first — resale efficiency is not the goal
Resale value added: $34,000 · Cost recouped: 41.7%

Sources: our 2026 Seattle bathroom cost guide (tier averages from the JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report) and our under-$10K playbook.

Tier 1

Direct swap — acrylic or solid-surface

$7,000–$12,000
Typically 3–5 working days
  • Tub out, one-piece or multi-piece shower in — same footprint, same drain
  • New valve trim, glass door or curtain rod, patch and paint
  • Permanent, code-compliant, genuinely easy to clean
Anyone promising one day is selling a liner over your old tub — different product, different lifespan.
Tier 2

Tiled walk-in — same footprint

$12,000–$20,000
Typically 2–3 weeks
  • Full waterproofing system and sloped pan
  • Floor-to-ceiling tile, niche, pressure-balancing valve
  • Semi-frameless glass panel · plumbing permit usually required
The tile isn't what fails — the membrane underneath is. Most of the labor happens before you ever see tile.
Tier 3

Curbless zero-threshold

$20,000–$32,000
Typically 3–4 weeks
  • Recessed or re-framed subfloor for a flush shower floor
  • Linear drain, extended waterproofing, larger glass
  • Bench and grab-bar blocking · building permit where framing changes
The safest shower you can own — and the best-looking one.
Tier 4

Conversion inside a full renovation

$26,000–$45,000
Typically 4–6 weeks
  • The conversion plus flooring, vanity, toilet, lighting
  • Exhaust ventilation, electrical, and finishes
  • Plumbing and electrical permits typical
One project, one crew, one timeline — instead of two renovations a year apart.

Source: our tub-to-shower conversion guide — the same tiers, with the full cost table and FAQ.

We haven't published kitchen price bands yet — on purpose. Kitchen costs swing harder than any other room: cabinets alone can run from stock to custom-millwork money, and owner-supplied appliances change everything. A flat range we couldn't stand behind would be marketing, not information.

What we do instead: a scoped, line-item estimate — the same detailed format our bathroom clients get, where every number is attached to a decision you control.

Meanwhile: see how we think about kitchens on our kitchen renovation page.

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How to read these numbers: they're honest starting points from our published Seattle guides, not bids. A real quote is scope-based — your home's condition, your material choices, and what we find behind the walls all move the number. We'd rather tell you that up front. — Angelo & Stan