What a Bathroom Remodel Actually Costs in the Piedmont Triad
Real ranges for guest baths, primary baths and tub-to-shower conversions — plus the five variables that move a number the most.
"What does a bathroom remodel cost?" is a fair question with an annoying answer, because the same square footage can land anywhere from a refresh to a full structural rebuild. Here's how we frame it for homeowners in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and the surrounding Triad.
Typical ranges
- Guest or hall bath refresh (same layout, new finishes): roughly $12,000–$22,000.
- Tub-to-shower conversion: roughly $9,000–$18,000 depending on glass and tile.
- Full guest bath remodel down to studs: roughly $20,000–$32,000.
- Primary bath remodel with custom tile and glass: roughly $32,000–$60,000+.
These are project ranges, not teaser numbers. Every one of them assumes skilled trades, permitted work where required, real waterproofing and a written fixed price.
The five things that move the number
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- Moving plumbing. Relocating a drain means opening the floor structure.
- Tile complexity. Large-format, herringbone and niche detailing are labor, not material.
- Glass. A framed door versus custom frameless heavy glass is a several-thousand-dollar swing.
- Surprises behind the walls. Rot, failed subfloor and older wiring are common in homes built before 1990.
- Fixture tier. The same layout can be finished at builder grade or designer grade with no change to labor.
How to compare bids fairly
Line up bids on scope, not total. Confirm each one names its waterproofing system, states who pulls permits, specifies allowances for tile and fixtures in dollars, and includes the subfloor and rot contingency. A low bid with $0 in allowances isn't cheaper — it's unfinished.
Restoration work prices differently: insurance-driven scopes are written to carrier estimating standards, so they don't map to remodel ranges at all.
Our full breakdown across bathrooms, flooring, painting, doors, windows and siding lives in the cost guide, and financing options are laid out separately if you'd rather spread the project over time.
