Bathroom renovation in Houston.

A mid range bathroom renovation in Houston typically runs $22,000 to $40,000 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 Houston specifically, hurricane and flood restoration is a year round revenue stream. homeowners in west university, bellaire, and the heights invest heavily in kitchen and whole home renovations tied to resale value.

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.

Texas does not require a state general contractor licence but Houston mandates permits and licensed trade contractors for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical work through the City of Houston Building Code Enforcement.