Bathrooms are one of the most popular rooms to remodel, coming in second to only the kitchen. The average cost of a bathroom remodel in Chicago may seem expensive and complex at first glance but keep in mind that dated bathrooms can drive down a home’s resale value, while a well-done remodel can attract buyers, make a higher listing price on a home seem reasonable, and help you get the look and feel you want for your home. 

Bathroom remodels have proven to have some of the highest returns on investment of any work you can do to your home, but with all the moving parts, you’ll want to ensure you understand all the costs associated with your bathroom remodeling job. The overall cost will depend on your project goals, including bathroom size and material selection, but generally, a larger bathroom will require a larger budget. Whatever budget you determine, be sure to take at least twenty percent and set it aside for inevitable surprises that may arise along the way.

What is the average cost of a bathroom remodel in Chicago?

The average cost of a bathroom remodel in Chicago is $13,484 as per the Houzz.com Real Cost Finder calculator. This average is based on actual project costs from more than 100,000 homeowners and is broken down by location, in this case, Chicago. The survey also indicates that high-range bathroom remodeling jobs in Chicago come in at around $27,000, with the top 5% of bathroom remodel jobs costing $77,000. These numbers are in line with the Chicago bathroom remodeling projects that IRPINO Construction has worked on.

As mentioned earlier, the cost will fluctuate based on a number of factors, but to help you better understand what your budget will get you, here is a breakdown of what you can expect for a low to mid-range and a mid to high range bathroom remodel in Chicago.


Low – Mid Range Chicago Bathroom Remodel

Average Job Cost: $6,000 – $20,000

This may include:

  • Plumbing fixture replacement
  • Floor tile
  • Wall tile
  • New:
    • Bathtub installation
    • Vanity installation
    • Mirror/medicine cabinet
    • Toilet
    • Exhaust fan
    • Wall and/or ceiling-mounted light fixtures
    • Decorative hardware

*Please note, while this does include a ballpark idea of fixtures, tile, and other materials being included, these are selected and purchased by our clients.

Lakeview Chicago Bathroom Remodel IRPINO Construction
A low – mid range bathroom remodeling project completed by IRPINO Construction in Lake View, Chicago.


Mid – High Range Chicago Bathroom Remodel

Average Job Cost: $20,000 – $40,000

Includes all of the items mentioned above in the low – mid range PLUS:

  • + Converting an existing bathtub to a shower
  • + Bathtub and shower renovation
  • + Shower bench
  • + Heated floors
  • + Custom glass bathtub and/or shower enclosure
  • + Recessed lighting
  • + Accent wall tile
  • + Recessed medicine cabinet/cabinets
  • + Floating vanity
  • + Rainfall shower head
Lakeview Chicago Bathroom Remodel IRPINO Construction
A mid – high range bathroom remodeling project completed by IRPINO Construction in Roscoe Village, Chicago.

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