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What is the Cost for a Bathroom Renovation?

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Updating the look, feel and function of a bathroom in your home is beneficial in many ways. The look and feel breathes new life into the home. It also breathes new value into the home should the owner decide to sell it.

Not only does a renovation make a bathroom more aesthetically pleasing but it also makes it more efficient and saves money on electricity and water. The average savings can be measured in hundreds of dollars up to even thousands of dollars. This is done by using more efficient toilets, shower heads and LED lights.

So, what does it cost to renovate the average bathroom in Melbourne, Florida? The costs associated with a renovation project include:

• New drywall
• New plumbing
• New electrical outlets and wires
• New tile
• New fixtures

Just the raw materials alone can run $5,000 – $10,000. If you add in the labor to pay professionals such as your plumber in Melbourne, Florida, professional tiler, wall hanger and electrician, we are talking about an average cost of $25,000.

Although this figure is nothing to sneeze at, it should be mentioned that a single bathroom renovation also adds value to the home. According to Cost vs. Value Report (which tracks remodeling ROI annually), a mid-range bathroom remodel in 2023 recouped about 64% of its cost, adding roughly $13,000–$15,000 to resale value for a $20,000 project. Upscale remodels recouped around 56%, adding $30,000+ for a $50,000+ investment.

In coastal cities like Melbourne, Florida you can expect that the impact of the renovation will be greater. That’s because homes in warm coastal climates typically fetch more than your average home in middle America. If you live in the house for just 5 after the renovation and then sell it, the costs are totally recouped and anything above that is money in the bank.

If you’ve been thinking about renovating your bathroom, a good place to start is with a licensed and experienced plumber. We can help you assemble a team of trusted workers that will work together to make your vision become a reality.