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A full bathroom remodel in Tampa runs $9,000 to $28,000 for most jobs in 2026, with the typical mid-range project landing between $15,000 and $20,000. A small bathroom or powder room can be done for $5,000 to $12,000, while a master bath with custom tile, a walk-in shower, and upgraded fixtures often pushes toward the top of the range or beyond. These are written-price figures for the Tampa market, not national averages.
If you’re planning a bathroom remodel in Tampa, the number that matters is the one on your written proposal. At Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa, we put every price in writing before any work starts. No numbers move at the door. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s been the house rule since 2004.
Bathroom Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how a typical Tampa bathroom remodel breaks down by line item. These are the ranges we quote in this market, and they reflect current 2026 material and labor pricing in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
| Line Item | Typical Tampa Range |
|---|---|
| Full bathroom remodel (standard 5×8 to 8×10) | $9,000 – $18,000 |
| Master bathroom remodel | $15,000 – $28,000+ |
| Small bathroom / powder room | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Shower replacement (base and walls) | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom vanity installation | $800 – $3,000 |
| Flooring (tile, porcelain, or LVT) | $1,200 – $4,500 |
| Plumbing rough-in and fixture swap | $1,500 – $6,000 |
| Electrical (lighting, exhaust fan, GFCI) | $500 – $2,500 |
| Drywall, paint, and trim | $800 – $3,500 |
Key Takeaways:
- The $9,000 – $28,000 range covers a full gut-and-rebuild bathroom remodel in Tampa, including labor, materials, and permits.
- Smaller scopes, like a tub-to-shower conversion or vanity swap, land between $3,000 and $12,000.
- Tile work and plumbing are the two biggest cost variables. Moving a drain line or rebuilding a shower pan adds real money.
- Materials matter. A Kohler or Moen fixture set costs more than a big-box generic, but the manufacturer warranty is traceable and the finish holds.
- Every Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa project gets a written price before work starts, so the number on the proposal is the number you pay.
What Affects Bathroom Remodel Pricing in Tampa
Two bathrooms the same size can price out $10,000 apart. Here’s what actually drives the number in the Tampa market.
- Scope of the gut. A cosmetic refresh where tile stays and fixtures get swapped is a different job than a full demo to the studs. Once we open a wall in a 1960s ranch in South Tampa or Seminole Heights, we often find cast iron drain lines and cloth-wrapped wiring that have to come out. That’s code, not an upsell.
- Plumbing relocation. Moving a toilet or shower drain across the slab is one of the most expensive single items in a Tampa bathroom remodel. Slab-on-grade foundations are common here, and cutting concrete to move a drain line runs $1,500 to $4,000 on its own. Keeping fixtures in their existing footprint is the single biggest money saver.
- Tile choice and layout. A standard 12×24 porcelain in a straight lay is far less labor than a herringbone pattern or a small-format mosaic. Tile labor in Tampa runs $12 to $30 per square foot depending on pattern complexity and substrate prep.
- Shower system versus tub. A walk-in shower with a custom pan and glass enclosure consistently costs more than a tub-shower combo. A curbless shower in a Tampa slab home usually requires dropping the subfloor or building up the surrounding floor, which adds $2,000 to $5,000.
- Ventilation and waterproofing. Hillsborough County code requires a properly vented exhaust fan in any full bath. Tampa humidity means we also specify cement board or a waterproof membrane behind every shower wall. Skipping these causes mold and rot inside three to five years. Bradford won’t skip either, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the waterproofing fails in the first year, we return and correct it at no charge.
- Materials from the documented roster. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone surfaces, and Kohler and Moen fixtures. These are traceable products with manufacturer specs and warranties. Big-box generics can save $300 to $800 on a vanity, but the finish and hardware degrade faster in a humid bathroom.
How Much Do Specific Bathroom Projects Cost in Tampa?
Homeowners often ask about one piece of a remodel rather than the whole room. Here are the common scopes we bid in Tampa, with real dollar ranges.
Small Bathroom Remodel Cost in Tampa
$5,000 to $12,000. A small bathroom in Tampa is typically a 5×7 guest bath or a powder room. At this price, we’re keeping the existing footprint, replacing the vanity and faucet, installing new flooring, and swapping the toilet. If the tub or shower surround comes out, expect the number to move toward $10,000 to $12,000.
Walk-In Shower Installation Cost in Tampa
$4,500 to $12,000. This covers removing a tub or old shower, building a shower pan, waterproofing the walls, tiling, and installing the glass. Curbless showers in Tampa slab homes run higher because of the floor work. A pre-fabricated acrylic shower base with tile walls lands at the lower end of the range.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost in Tampa
$3,500 to $10,000. If the drain stays put and the valve is in good condition, this is a relatively contained job. The price moves up when we have to relocate the drain, replace the mixing valve, or reinforce the wall for grab bars and a bench.
Bathroom Vanity Installation Cost in Tampa
$800 to $3,000. This covers removing the old vanity, setting a new one, and connecting plumbing. A KraftMaid or Wellborn vanity with a Cambria or Caesarstone top will price at the upper end. A stock 30-inch vanity with a cultured marble top is at the lower end.
Average Timeline for a Tampa Bathroom Remodel
A full bathroom remodel in Tampa takes three to six weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Here’s the typical sequence:
- Days 1 – 2: Demo, disposal, and subfloor inspection.
- Days 3 – 6: Plumbing rough-in and any drain relocation. This is also the inspection window.
- Days 7 – 10: Electrical rough-in, exhaust fan, and shower waterproofing.
- Days 11 – 14: Drywall, cement board, and first tile set.
- Days 15 – 20: Tile completion, grout, and glass measurement.
- Days 21 – 25: Vanity installation, countertop template and fabrication, fixture set.
- Days 26 – 35: Glass install, paint touch-up, final plumbing and electrical trim, city final inspection.
Lead times on custom glass and countertops are the most common schedule delays in Tampa. Fabrication shops are running one to two weeks out. We order glass and template counters at the rough-in stage so the calendar doesn’t stretch.
See how Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa runs a bathroom remodel from the first site visit to the signed guarantee at close.
How to Save on a Bathroom Remodel Without Cutting Corners
Saving money on a Tampa bathroom remodel is about scope, not cheap materials. Here’s what we tell homeowners who want to hold the number down.
- Keep the toilet and shower drain where they are. Moving plumbing across a slab is one of the most expensive line items in Tampa. A $2,000 layout change can turn into a $6,000 upgrade once concrete cutting and re-piping are in.
- Opt for a large-format tile in a straight lay. Labor is the biggest variable in tile work. A 12×24 porcelain in a grid pattern installs fast and looks clean. Save the herringbone for an accent wall.
- Replace the vanity top, keep the cabinet. If the cabinet boxes are square and solid, a new Cambria or Caesarstone top and a Kohler or Moen faucet transform the look for under $2,500 in most Tampa bathrooms.
- Refresh instead of rebuild the shower. If the tile is sound and the pan doesn’t leak, a professional reglaze and new glass can buy you five to seven years for $1,500 to $4,000. If the substrate is failing, reglazing won’t save you; the water damage is already happening behind the wall.
- Stage the project. Do the shower and plumbing one year, the vanity and floors the next. You’ll pay slightly more in total than a single gut, but it spaces the outlay and lets you live in the house.
One thing we won’t suggest: cutting waterproofing, skipping the exhaust fan, or hiding a permit. Tampa humidity punishes all three. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means Bradford stands behind the work for a full year, and that promise only means something if the work is done correctly the first time.
What Does a Failed Bathroom Remodel Look Like in Tampa?
We see the same problems in bathrooms that weren’t done to code in Tampa, especially in older homes in West Tampa, Tampa Heights, and Town ‘N Country.
- Drywall behind shower tile. Green board is not waterproof. We’ve pulled shower walls where the backer was drywall that had turned to mush. The tile looked fine from the front.
- Missing or undersized exhaust fans. A 50 CFM fan in a 100-square-foot bathroom can’t move Tampa’s humidity. Ceiling paint peels, caulk fails, and mold follows.
- No waterproof membrane under the tile floor. Water finds the seam where the floor meets the tub or shower curb. Without a membrane, the subfloor rots and the tile cracks.
- Un-permitted work. A bathroom remodel with new plumbing and electrical requires permits in the City of Tampa and unincorporated Hillsborough County. Un-permitted work complicates insurance claims and resale. We pull permits on every job that requires them.
Curtis Lane, who leads Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa, has walked enough of these failed bathrooms to know that the cheapest bid is rarely cheap. The fix usually costs more than doing it right the first time.
What The Garrison Standard Means for Your Bathroom Remodel
Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa is part of the Garrison Partners family, established in 2004. Each location is independently owned and operated, and every one is held to The Garrison Standard. That’s not a slogan. It’s an operating framework.
Here’s what it means on a bathroom remodel in Tampa.
- Written price before any work starts. The proposal lists every line item: demo, plumbing rough-in, tile, fixtures, glass, paint. The price is fixed unless you change the scope. No numbers move at the door.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every completed project carries a full-year written guarantee. If the work fails within that window, Bradford returns and corrects it at no charge. This includes tile cracks, plumbing leaks on our rough-in, finish failures, and door adjustments. It does not cover normal wear or homeowner misuse.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. You know exactly who is walking through your door before the crew arrives. Identity and conduct standards are set at the Garrison Partners level, not left to individual job sites.
- A live person answers the phone, 24/7. No voicemail, no callback queue. Call (941) 655-9297 at 2 a.m. and a person picks up.
- Documented materials. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone surfaces, Kohler and Moen fixtures. These brands have manufacturer specs and warranties that back Bradford’s own guarantee.
At close, a Bradford bathroom remodel looks squared away: clean site, documented scope, signed written guarantee in your hand. That’s the standard. Return home to see the full scope of what we do.
FAQs – Bathroom Remodel Cost in Tampa
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Tampa?
$9,000 to $28,000 for a full remodel in 2026, with most mid-range projects landing between $15,000 and $20,000. Small bathrooms run $5,000 to $12,000. Call (941) 655-9297 for a written estimate on your specific space.
Is it cheaper to remodel a bathroom or replace a shower?
A shower replacement runs $3,000 to $8,500, while a full bathroom remodel starts at $9,000. If the rest of the bathroom is in good shape, replacing just the shower saves $5,000 to $15,000.
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Tampa?
Three to six weeks for a full remodel. Shower replacements and tub-to-shower conversions take two to three weeks. Permitting and custom glass lead times are the biggest schedule variables in the Tampa market.
What’s the most expensive part of a bathroom remodel?
Tile labor and plumbing relocation typically account for 40 to 60 percent of a Tampa bathroom remodel. Moving a drain across a slab foundation adds $1,500 to $4,000 on its own.
Can you remodel my bathroom for under $10,000 in Tampa?
Yes, a small bathroom or powder room can be done for $5,000 to $12,000 if you keep the existing footprint and choose mid-range finishes. A full master bath under $10,000 usually means cutting waterproofing or skipping permits, and we won’t do either. Call (941) 655-9297 for an honest written quote.
Does Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa offer free estimates?
Yes. Every estimate is free, and every project gets a written price before work begins. Call (941) 655-9297 to schedule a site visit with Curtis Lane and the Bradford team.
Get a Written Price for Your Tampa Bathroom Remodel
The first step is a site visit. We measure the space, check the plumbing and electrical rough-in, and talk through materials from the documented roster: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone surfaces, Kohler and Moen fixtures. Then we hand you a written price. It’s the same number at the end unless you change the scope.
Call (941) 655-9297 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pricing reflects the Tampa market as of 2026. Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa offers free estimates – call (941) 655-9297.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Tampa, serving Tampa since 2004.
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