Bathroom renovation in Washington.

A mid range bathroom renovation in Washington typically runs $34,000 to $60,000 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 Washington specifically, row home and condo renovations dominate. georgetown, capitol hill, logan circle, and adams morgan favor high end classic renovations. federal payroll stability keeps whole home budgets consistent across cycles.

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.

Washington DC requires a Home Improvement Contractor licence through the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). Federal government sensitive project experience is a plus but not a requirement.