These are typical Metro Detroit market ranges for 2026, drawn from local cost data and the industry Cost vs. Value report — not Done Right Homes' prices. Every bathroom is different and quoted individually.
The short answer: a full mid-range bathroom remodel in Metro Detroit typically runs $15,000–$32,000. A smaller refresh can start around $3,000–$10,000, and high-end remodels run $30,000–$50,000+. Here's the honest breakdown.
By scope
Refresh / partial — roughly $3,000–$10,000
New fixtures, vanity, paint, re-tile, updated lighting — no layout change. The fastest way to modernize a dated bath.
Mid-range full remodel — roughly $15,000–$32,000
A full gut: new tub or shower, vanity, toilet, tile, flooring, fixtures, and ventilation, with solid mid-grade finishes. Where most Metro Detroit homeowners land.
Upscale — roughly $30,000–$50,000+
Custom tile, frameless glass, heated floors, a new layout, premium fixtures.
One honest note: be careful with rock-bottom quotes. A full bathroom remodel done right — with proper waterproofing behind the tile — rarely comes in at the cheapest numbers you'll see advertised. A too-good price usually means cut corners or thin materials.
What drives the cost
- Tub-to-shower conversion — a popular update; cost depends on the shower system and glass.
- Tile and glass — custom tile and frameless glass are where budgets climb.
- Vanity and countertop — stock vs. custom is a big swing.
- Moving plumbing — relocating the toilet, tub, or sink adds labor and cost.
- Waterproofing — non-negotiable for a bath that lasts. It's behind the walls, so you won't see it — but skipping it is how you get failures later.
- Older homes — pre-1950s plumbing and venting often need updating once the walls are open.
Where the money pays back
A bathroom is one of the highest-impact remodels per dollar — and a clean, mid-range update returns more of its cost than a high-end one, every time. Locally, a mid-range bath recoups roughly 70–80% of its cost at resale; upscale baths recoup closer to 40%. Just as important: a dated bathroom makes buyers nervous, and an updated one signals the whole house is cared for. If you're converting a tub to a shower, keep at least one tub somewhere in the house — buyers with young kids still look for it.
How long does it take?
Most bathroom remodels run 7–10 days. Bigger or custom jobs take longer. You get the timeline and the price in writing, up front.
How to budget for yours
These ranges are a starting point — your bathroom, your finishes, and your home set the real number. That's what we give you: a free, written, itemized estimate, no obligation, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
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