
Short answer
What a bathroom remodel costs
These are published figures, not a Kubat price list. The national numbers come from Houzz's annual survey of homeowners; the regional number comes from the Cost vs. Value Report, which prices a defined project in the Middle Atlantic states. Your bathroom is priced after we see it.
| Project | What counts | Median spend | Top 10% spent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major primary bath remodel, under 100 sq ft | At least the vanity, countertops and toilet replaced | $18,000 | $44,000 or more |
| Major primary bath remodel, 100 sq ft or more | At least the vanity, countertops and toilet replaced | $30,000 | $75,000 or more |
Source: Houzz, 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. U.S. homeowners' spend on projects in 2025, done themselves or with professionals, not adjusted for inflation. Figures checked September 2026. Kubat prices each project after a free walkthrough.
In the Middle Atlantic region, a midrange bathroom remodel cost about $30,158, according to the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com).© 2025 Zonda Media, a Delaware Corporation. Complete data from the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com.
What drives the cost of a bathroom
A hall bath is a small room, but more trades work in it per square foot than anywhere else in the house: plumbing, electrical, framing, waterproofing, tile, glass, cabinetry and ventilation. These are the choices that move the number:
- Layout. Keeping the vanity, toilet and shower where they are is the biggest saving. Moving any of them means new drain and supply lines, and often new framing.
- The shower. A tub with a surround costs the least. A curbless walk-in shower with a linear drain, niches, tile to the ceiling and frameless glass costs the most.
- Tile. Porcelain costs less than natural stone, and tiling the floor only costs far less than tiling the floor, the shower walls and an accent wall.
- Vanity and fixtures. Stock vanities and builder-grade fixtures versus custom cabinetry and designer valves and trim.
- Upgrades. Heated floors, stronger ventilation, lit mirrors and programmable shower valves are worth pricing separately.
- What is behind the walls. This is where the age of the house comes in, and it is the reason towns seem to cost different amounts.
Why the same bathroom costs more in some towns
Homeowners notice that bathroom remodels seem to cost more in Haddonfield than in Mount Laurel. The work itself costs the same to build; the houses are not the same. Census data shows how different the housing is from town to town:
| Town | Median year built | Homes built before 1980 | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voorhees | 1983 | 38% | $429,700 |
| Marlton | 1973 | 60% | $341,100 |
| Moorestown | 1969 | 62% | $697,200 |
| Haddonfield | 1938 | 87% | $755,300 |
| Medford | 1981 | 48% | $514,800 |
| Cherry Hill | 1968 | 73% | $386,300 |
| Mount Laurel | 1987 | 29% | $357,200 |
| Collingswood | 1941 | 91% | $380,400 |
| Pitman | 1945 | 89% | $279,300 |
| Mullica Hill | 1995 | 20% | $442,800 |
| Glassboro | 1986 | 43% | $314,400 |
| Washington Township | 1982 | 43% | $337,600 |
| Sewell | 1992 | 41% | $347,500 |
| Woodbury | 1948 | 88% | $222,700 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024). Unincorporated towns use their Census-designated place.
Two things follow from a home's age. First, homes built before 1978 fall under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule: any work that disturbs painted surfaces has to be done by a certified firm using lead-safe practices, which adds containment and cleanup to the job. Second, older homes are more likely to have original supply lines, drains and wiring that should be replaced while the walls are open. Neither is a surprise if the walkthrough looks for them first.
Home value matters too, in a different way. In towns where the median home is worth more, owners tend to choose finishes that match, so their projects tend to cost more.
Bathroom remodel cost by town
The work costs the same to build in each of these towns. What changes is the housing, and with it the odds of surprises behind the walls.
Bathroom remodel cost in Voorhees
In Voorhees, the median home was built in 1983, 38% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $429,700 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, the housing is mixed: older homes carry the hidden-condition risk of pre-1980 construction, while newer ones usually open up cleanly. More on remodeling in Voorhees.
Bathroom remodel cost in Marlton
In Marlton, the median home was built in 1973, 60% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $341,100 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, more than half the homes predate 1980, so older plumbing, wiring and pre-1978 paint are common once walls are open. More on remodeling in Marlton.
Bathroom remodel cost in Moorestown
In Moorestown, the median home was built in 1969, 62% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $697,200 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, more than half the homes predate 1980, so older plumbing, wiring and pre-1978 paint are common once walls are open. More on remodeling in Moorestown.
Bathroom remodel cost in Haddonfield
In Haddonfield, the median home was built in 1938, 87% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $755,300 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, most homes here predate 1980, so opening walls often turns up original supply lines, older wiring and paint that falls under EPA's lead-safe renovation rule (homes built before 1978). More on remodeling in Haddonfield.
Bathroom remodel cost in Medford
In Medford, the median home was built in 1981, 48% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $514,800 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, the housing is mixed: older homes carry the hidden-condition risk of pre-1980 construction, while newer ones usually open up cleanly. More on remodeling in Medford.
Bathroom remodel cost in Cherry Hill
In Cherry Hill, the median home was built in 1968, 73% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $386,300 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, more than half the homes predate 1980, so older plumbing, wiring and pre-1978 paint are common once walls are open. More on remodeling in Cherry Hill.
Bathroom remodel cost in Pitman
In Pitman, the median home was built in 1945, 89% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $279,300 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, most homes here predate 1980, so opening walls often turns up original supply lines, older wiring and paint that falls under EPA's lead-safe renovation rule (homes built before 1978). More on remodeling in Pitman.
Bathroom remodel cost in Mullica Hill
In Mullica Hill, the median home was built in 1995, 20% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home value is $442,800 (Census ACS 2024 5-year). In practice, most homes here were built after 1980, so hidden conditions are less common and the size of the room and the finishes drive the price. More on remodeling in Mullica Hill.
Permits for a bathroom remodel in New Jersey
New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code requires a construction permit for most remodeling work beyond ordinary repairs (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14). Moving plumbing, adding circuits or changing walls needs one; replacing a faucet or vanity in the same spot usually does not. The permit and its inspections should be in the quote, and a contractor who suggests skipping them is a reason to keep looking.
What to check when you compare bathroom quotes
Bathroom quotes look inconsistent because contractors include different things. Ask whether each quote covers:
- Permit fees and inspections
- Demolition, debris removal and the dumpster
- Subfloor or framing repair if the old tub or toilet leaked
- Paint, baseboard, door and hardware
- Plumbing fixtures, or whether you are expected to supply them
- The vanity top, mirror and lighting
- Lead-safe work practices, if the home was built before 1978
We cover how to compare bids line by line in our guide to choosing a contractor.
How long a bathroom remodel takes
Timelines vary with the scope, the house and how long selections and permits take. For a national benchmark, primary bathroom projects averaged 8.4 months of planning and 4.8 months of construction among U.S. homeowners who renovated in 2025, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. Those averages include do-it-yourself work. Planning taking longer than building is normal, and it is where a project's budget is won or lost. Whatever the length, New Jersey requires a home improvement contract to state the dates or time period for starting and finishing the work (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2).
Is a bathroom remodel worth it at resale?
In the Cost vs. Value numbers above, a midrange bathroom remodel recouped 79.9% of its cost at resale in the Middle Atlantic region. Resale is only part of the return: a bathroom you use every day for years pays you back in ways a sale price never shows.
Get a price for your bathroom
The ranges above tell you where a project usually lands. Your number comes from a walkthrough: we look at the room, what is behind the fixtures and what you want, then price it. Estimates are free. Request a bathroom estimate, call (856) 214-9156, or see our bathroom remodeling page.
Sources
- Houzz Inc., 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study (renovation spend and project length in 2025). Checked September 2026.
- Zonda Media, Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, Middle Atlantic region. Checked September 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, via Census Reporter, American Community Survey, ACS 2024 5-year (tables B25034, B25035, B25077). Checked September 2026.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules, 40 CFR 745 Subpart E. Checked September 2026.
- New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14, Construction permits: when required. Checked September 2026.
- New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2, Home Improvement Practices (contract terms, permits, warranties). Checked September 2026.
© 2025 Zonda Media, a Delaware Corporation. Complete data from the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com.






