Bathroom Remodeling · Simpsonville, SC
Cost of Bathroom Remodeling in Simpsonville, SC
Bathroom remodeling in Simpsonville runs $159–$754 per square foot — the highest per-foot rate in the house, because plumbing, waterproofing, tile and ventilation all crowd into a small room. A 60 sq ft hall bath starts near $9,562–$11,515; a full remodel of the same room is about $19,124–$23,031.
Bathroom Remodeling Cost by Scope
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| Scope | Typical Cost | Size | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh, 60 sq ft | $9,562–$11,515 | 60 sq ft | Vanity, toilet, fixtures, lighting, flooring and paint with plumbing left in place. |
| Full remodel, 60 sq ft | $19,124–$23,031 | 60 sq ft | New tile shower or tub surround, vanity, flooring, ventilation and lighting. |
| Gut renovation, 100 sq ft | $62,608–$75,398 | 100 sq ft | Back to studs, new layout, custom tile and glass, upgraded fixtures throughout. |
What Moves the Price
- Tile area and detail, which is mostly labor.
- Waterproofing system behind the tile — invisible, and the difference between a shower that lasts and one that fails.
- Whether fixtures move, which decides if floors and walls open up.
- Glass: framed enclosure versus frameless panels.
- Ventilation, frequently undersized in older homes.
- What demolition reveals: rot at the flange, damage behind the surround, or plumbing that needs replacing.
The hidden costs behind old tile
The most common unbudgeted item in a bathroom is water damage found during demolition — a subfloor soft around the toilet, or studs damaged behind a shower that leaked slowly for years. It is not always avoidable and it is not always expensive, but a bathroom budget without a contingency is optimistic. We flag what we can see before starting and price the repair when the wall is open rather than guessing high.
Bathroom Remodeling Questions
How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Simpsonville SC?
A refresh of a 60 sq ft bathroom starts around $9,562–$11,515, a full remodel runs about $19,124–$23,031, and a gut renovation of a larger bathroom reaches $62,608–$75,398.
Why are bathrooms so expensive for their size?
Because every trade works in the same few square feet. At $159–$754 per square foot a bathroom costs more per foot than a kitchen: plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, ventilation and glass all in a room the size of a closet.
Can I remodel a bathroom in stages?
Partly. Fixtures, lighting and paint can be phased. Anything involving tile and waterproofing should be done in one go, because opening a shower twice costs more than doing it once.
How long will my bathroom be unusable?
Two to four weeks for a typical full remodel. The wait is often tile cure time and the glass, which is measured only after the tile is set.
Permits & codes: Greenville County Building Safety · SC Building Codes Council
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