Bathroom renovation in Memphis.

A mid range bathroom renovation in Memphis typically runs $18,000 to $34,000 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 Memphis specifically, craftsman and foursquare restorations in central gardens, cooper young, and midtown drive whole home work. ranch updates in east memphis and germantown anchor the mid market. older housing stock rewards contractors with foundation and knob and tube experience.

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.

Tennessee requires a state general contractor licence for any project of $25,000 or more, issued by the Board for Licensing Contractors, and a separate Home Improvement licence for smaller residential jobs in Shelby County. Bond and insurance are mandatory.