Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide
A full bathroom remodel in Douglas County and the Littleton area runs $10,000 to $20,000 for a small or entry-level project, $25,000 to $40,000 mid-range, and $50,000+ for a luxury remodel. Those numbers run above the national averages, and this guide shows you both side by side. Pick your project below for a working range in about a minute, then read what raises or lowers it.
CUSTOM REMODELS FOR SMALL BATHROOMS
$10K–$20K
Quality customized remodels in guest baths, and small footprint bathrooms.
MID-RANGE REMODEL
$25K–$40K
This is the local sweet spot across Highlands Ranch and Douglas County. Mid-size bathrooms with premium materials.
TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSIONS
$6K–$15K+
Varies, use our estimator below to get an idea of your tub-to-shower conversion cost.
Estimate your Bathroom Remodel in under a minute
Pick what you’re doing and the level of finish you want. The range updates as you go, and the panel tells you what’s driving the number. This is a planning estimate to help you decide direction of your project. The real figure comes from seeing your bathroom in person.
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Your project
Every choice below reflects how I actually price work in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, and Douglas County.
Your planning range
Tub-to-shower conversion · Standard · Standard / guest
Most homeowners land near $4,250.
Planning estimate only, based on 2026 Front Range pricing and real Bramlet projects. Your exact number depends on what's behind the walls, which I check before quoting.
Four kinds of bathroom projects, four very different price ranges
Most bathroom projects in Highlands Ranch fall into one of four categories, and the gap between them is wide. The single biggest driver of where you land in any range is scope: are you covering up what’s there, replacing it in place, or moving plumbing and walls?
$2,000–$20,000
Swapping a tub for a shower; full tile tear-out lands $6,000–$15,000+
$3,000–$80,000+
A total bathroom remodel touching every fixture, floor, vanity; Denver premium is real
BATHROOM ADDITION
$5,000–$115,000+
Adding a bathroom where none existed
Source: This Old House, Angi, HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Forbes Home (2025–2026)
THE BUDGET MOVER
The biggest thing that moves your number isn’t the tile you pick. It’s whether the plumbing stays put. Keeping the toilet, shower drain, and vanity where they are is the single largest way to control cost. Moving them adds $1,000 to $5,000 per fixture in rough-in work. If a bathroom “works” where it sits, I’ll tell you before you spend money moving it.
How much does a full bathroom remodel cost in Douglas County?
A full bathroom remodel in Douglas County and the Denver metro typically runs $10,000 to $20,000 for a small or entry-level project, $25,000 to $40,000 mid-range, and $50,000 to $100,000+ for luxury. Full remodels are the one category where local pricing consistently runs above national, confirmed by two independent local sources rather than a single blog claim.
What you get at each level
TIER
DOUGLAS COUNTY / LITTLETON
NATIONAL
Small / entry
$10,000–$20,000
$3,000–$15,000
Mid-range
$25,000–$40,000
$10,000–$25,000
Luxury
$50,000–$100,000+
$25,000–$80,000+
Source: Convergent local-market data; This Old House, Angi, Fixr (2025–2026). Note: no named regional index (RSMeans, BLS) independently confirms the premium; we present it as convergent local data, not a verified multiplier.
By bathroom type, Douglas County
Half bath / powder room
$10,000–$20,000
Guest / hall bath
$15,000–$30,000
Master bath
$25,000–$50,000
Luxury master
$50,000–$100,000+
Where the money goes
Across a full remodel, the shower or tub takes roughly a quarter of the budget and the vanity and storage another quarter. Labor across all trades combined runs 40–65% of the total. The biggest single line items: shower install around $8,000, plumbing around $5,500, and cabinetry around $2,900.
Source: This Old House (updated 07/02/2026)
THE SINGLE BIGGEST SWING FACTOR
Layout changes move the number more than any material choice. Moving a fixture on the same wall adds $500 to $3,000; relocating drain lines adds $3,000 to $8,000+; moving a wall adds $2,000 to $8,500+. Relocating fixtures and moving walls together can raise the total by roughly 40%. If a bathroom works where it sits, keeping the plumbing put is the cleanest way to control cost.
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost?
A full tub-to-shower conversion with a tear-out, new pan, and tile runs $6,000 to $15,000+. A liner or insert over the existing shell runs $2,000 to $6,000, but that covers up what’s behind the wall instead of fixing it. We do full tile conversions, not inserts. The data doesn’t show a reliable Denver premium on conversions specifically, so these track the national range.
CONVERSION TYPE
COST RANGE
NOTES
Liner / insert over existing tub
$2,000–$6,000
Covers up rather than repairs; not what we do
Full bath conversion (tear-out, pan, tile)
$6,000–$15,000+
The real, built-to-last version
ADA / walk-in or roll-in bathrooms
$5,000–$11,000
Up to $20,000+ for custom
Curbless / zero-threshold
+$2,000–$5,000+
Added over a standard curbed conversion
Source: This Old House, Fixr, Angi, HomeAdvisor (2025–2026)
The one-day claim describes install labor only. It leaves out the 2 to 6 week measure-and-fabrication lead time, and the time to fix anything found once the old tub comes out. About a quarter of tub and shower projects turn up unexpected water damage or structural repairs once the old fixture is removed. A full tear-out finds and fixes that. A liner may seal right over it. And none of the major franchises publish real prices without an in-home sales visit.
How much does a custom shower cost?
Most custom showers land between $3,500 and $8,000. Premium finishes and primary-suite scale push that to $15,000 to $20,000+, and spa-tier builds with steam, natural stone, and custom glass can run $22,000 to $45,000+. Size is the main driver.
SHOWER SIZE
TYPICAL RANGE
36″x36″ (small)
$3,500–$9,000
36″x48″ to 48″x48″ (standard)
$5,400–$10,000
48″x60″ to 60″x60″ (large walk-in)
$6,000–$15,000
60″x72″+ (primary-suite scale)
$9,000–$20,000+
Source: This Old House (06/2026), Fixr (03/2025), Northbuilt Construction (04/2026)
Waterproofing is the line item worth understanding
This is the part of a shower that’s easy to shop on price and impossible to inspect after the tile goes up. Ask any contractor which system they use and why.
SYSTEM
TYPICAL COST
Mapei Mapelastic (liquid membrane)
$1,700–$2,350
Wedi (panels + base)
$2,500–$3,200
Schluter Kerdi (full system)
$2,550–$3,350
Source: Contractor comparison via cwservicesllp.com (2026)
Common add-ons
Built-in niche
$200–$1,200
Tiled bench
$800–$1,500
Heated floor
$1,700–$6,700+
Steam shower add-on
$2,800–$7,100
Frameless glass (3/8")
$700–$3,300
Source: Angi, HomeAdvisor, This Old House (2026)
How much does it cost to add a bathroom to a house?
Adding a bathroom where none existed runs $5,000 to $18,000 for a half bath, $15,000 to $40,000 for a full bathroom, and $25,000 to $115,000+ for a primary or en-suite addition. Converting existing space, like a closet or spare room, is consistently 30 to 50% cheaper than a bump-out that adds new footprint, since walls, floor, and sometimes plumbing are already in place.
LOCATION / TYPE
COST
Converting a closet
$5,000–$15,000
Converting a laundry or garage bay
$5,000–$25,000
Basement bath (varies by plumbing method)
$12,000–$35,000
Converting a bedroom
$15,000–$50,000
New-footprint bump-out
$30,000–$60,000+
Source: Angi, Fixr, This Old House, Forbes Home (2025–2026). No reliable Denver-specific data for additions; expect this market to trend toward the higher end.
The biggest cost differentiator is whether you need new foundation and framing. A cantilevered bump-out under about 24 inches avoids a new foundation; a full addition with its own footings is the priciest path. Rough-in plumbing alone ranges $3,000 to $20,000 depending on distance from the existing stack. One thing to weigh: a mid-range bathroom addition recoups only about 53% of its cost at resale, versus about 80% for a mid-range remodel. An addition is a livability and marketability decision, not a dollar-for-dollar investment. Anyone telling you it pays for itself the way a remodel does isn’t being straight with you.
What permits cost across our service area
Because our service area at Bramlet Home Improvement spans multiple jurisdictions, permitting isn’t one-size-fits-all. Any project that moves plumbing, changes electrical, or relocates fixtures needs a permit. As a licensed contractor, we pull them and handle inspections so the work is built to code and on record, which matters at resale.
JURISDICTION
HOW IT WORKS
City of Littleton
Filed through eTRAKiT; minimum fee $25.85, typical $75–$500 by project value
Unincorporated Douglas County
One combined residential permit covers building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing together, a genuine local simplification
Source: City of Littleton, Douglas County Building Division (2026)
Bathroom remodel cost questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, or Douglas County?
Full bathroom remodels in the Denver metro typically run $10,000 to $20,000 for a small or entry-level project, $25,000 to $40,000 for a mid-range remodel, and $50,000+ for a luxury remodel. That runs somewhat above the comparable national figures of $3,000 to $10,000, $10,000 to $25,000, and $25,000 to $80,000+, based on convergent local pricing data.
Is a tub-to-shower conversion cheaper than a full bathroom remodel?
Yes, usually significantly. A tub-to-shower conversion typically runs $2,000 to $20,000 depending on scope, versus $10,000+ for a full remodel that touches every fixture, the floor, and the vanity. A full tile conversion, which is what we build, lands in the $6,000 to $15,000+ range.
Are one-day shower conversion companies cheaper than a custom contractor?
Not necessarily. Several franchise conversion companies price above the general market average once you account for what’s actually being replaced, and none publish real prices without an in-home sales visit. A custom contractor doing a full tear-out and tile installation often lands in a comparable or lower range while addressing any hidden damage rather than covering over it.
What's the real cost driver between a mid-range and a high-end remodel?
Layout changes, more than any single material choice. Moving plumbing fixtures or walls is the biggest swing factor across every source. Relocating fixtures and moving walls together can raise total project cost by roughly 40%. Keeping the existing plumbing in place is the cleanest way to hold the budget down.
Do bathroom additions pay for themselves at resale?
No. A mid-range bathroom addition recoups roughly 53% of its cost at resale, versus roughly 80% for a mid-range bathroom remodel, per the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Additions are worth it for livability and marketability, since a one-bathroom home is harder to sell, not as a dollar-for-dollar investment.
Ready for a real number?
The estimator gets you a working range. The actual figure comes from seeing your bathroom, what’s behind the walls, how the plumbing sits, and what you actually want. We’ll walk it with you, give you an itemized quote, and be straight about where to spend and where to save. No insert pitch, no surprise costs.
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