Bathroom renovation in Columbus.

A mid range bathroom renovation in Columbus typically runs $20,000 to $38,000 all in. Costs vary 15 to 30 percent based on finish tier, scope, and layout complexity.

Plan for 4 to 8 weeks on site for a mid range bathroom renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Full demo, plumbing rework, waterproof membrane, tile install, vanity supply and install, toilet, shower or tub, mirror, lighting, and ventilation fan ducted to exterior.

The three highest return upgrades are walk in shower with a linear drain and quartz threshold, vanity in walnut or painted with quartz top and undermount sink, matte black or brushed nickel fixture package. In Columbus specifically, century homes in german village, clintonville, and victorian village drive whole home and kitchen work. insurance and university payroll keep the mid market stable. basement finishes are a strong secondary category on the region's typical full depth foundations.

Rotted subfloor under the toilet or shower pan shows up in 40 percent of bathroom demos on homes 20+ years old. Budget 1,500 to 4,000 dollars in contingency for repair.

Ohio does not license residential general contractors at the state level, but Columbus requires contractor registration and permits, and plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and hydronics work must be performed by an Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licensed trade contractor.