Full bathroom remodel ranges
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Same footprint, standard fixtures and tile. | $12,000–$25,000 |
| Mid-Range | New tile, vanity, and shower, with some layout changes. | $25,000–$40,000 |
| High-End | Full layout change, curbless or custom shower, premium fixtures. | $40,000–$70,000+ |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from Bathroom Brigade's published cost guide. They are for planning only and are not a quote; the written scope for your Reston bathroom sets the actual price.
Individual bathroom services
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-In Showers & Tub Conversions | Replacing an old tub with a walk-in shower, or upgrading an existing one. | $8,000–$18,000 |
| Vanities & Countertops | Sized and installed to fit your bathroom's footprint and storage needs. | $2,500–$8,000 |
| Tile & Flooring | Shower surrounds, floors, and backsplashes installed to hold up to daily use. | $3,000–$9,000 |
| Electrical & Lighting | Vanity lighting, exhaust fans, and code-compliant wiring for wet locations. | $1,500–$5,000 |
| Aging-in-Place Upgrades | Grab bars, curbless showers, and layout changes for long-term accessibility. | $3,000–$12,000 |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from Bathroom Brigade's published cost guide. They are for planning only and are not a quote; the written scope for your Reston bathroom sets the actual price.
What pushes a Reston bathroom remodel cost up or down
Scope
A full remodel costs more than a single-fixture update like a vanity or shower conversion. When several things are failing, pricing them together usually avoids paying to open the same walls twice.
Tile and materials
Coverage area and material tier drive tile cost. Full-height shower walls, large-format tile that needs very flat walls, and natural stone like marble take more material and labor.
Layout changes
Moving plumbing to relocate a shower, tub or vanity costs more than a like-for-like swap. In a townhouse or condo where bathrooms stack, drains have less room to move.
Fixture tier
Vanities, faucets, shower systems and glass vary widely. Frameless glass and wall-hung fixtures sit at the higher end.
Accessibility features
Grab bars, curbless showers and layout changes for aging in place add work, especially when the floor has to be recessed.
Building logistics
Condo projects can involve elevator reservations, restricted hours and longer carries for materials and debris. Those do not change the published ranges, but they are real parts of the schedule and the scope.
What a written scope should spell out
- Exactly what is removed and what stays.
- The waterproofing system for the shower.
- Fixtures, tile and vanity, or the allowance for each.
- Electrical and plumbing work, and which permits apply.
- How unexpected conditions behind walls are documented and priced.
- Protection, cleanup and debris removal.
Are these prices for Reston specifically?▸
They are Bathroom Brigade's published Northern Virginia ranges, which include Reston. Your bathroom's written scope sets the actual number.
Why do two estimates differ so much?▸
Usually because they price different scopes: different waterproofing, tile coverage, fixtures or exclusions. Compare line by line.
Does a condo cost more to remodel?▸
Not necessarily, but building rules on access, hours and shared systems can affect scheduling and scope. We account for them up front.
Is there an online estimate?▸
Bathroom Brigade's main site has an instant estimate tool, and you can request a written estimate on this site.