Bathroom cost guide · Fall 2026
Three tiers, from a fresh look to a new primary suite. Every range on this page comes from our own proposals in Rogers, Bentonville, Fayetteville and Springdale — priced with the same labor, trade bids and material allowances we use on real jobs.
Tier 1
The Refresh
A light freshen-up that keeps everything where it is
$2,000 – $15,000
Tier 2
The Full Remodel
Everything new, without moving the walls or drains
$15,000 – $30,000+
Tier 3
The Transformation
New primary suite, or an in-depth remodel of a large primary bathroom
$50,000 – $125,000
Cost estimator
Pick the tier that matches what you want to change, then add the upgrades you're considering. A Tier 2 bathroom with one big upgrade usually lands in the $30,000s to $40,000s.
1. Pick your tier
2. Add upgrades
Your total estimated budget
Recommended budget range
$15,000 – $30,000
The Full Remodel: The layout stays, but the wet area comes down to the studs. We rebuild the tub or shower on a waterproof board system, install new tile walls and floor, replace the shower valve and trim, and put in a new vanity, toilet, lighting and fan. Electrical gets updated, everything gets painted, and a contingency covers what we find behind the walls. Add upgrades on the left to see how they move the number.
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Get a tailored estimatePlanning ranges built from Right Hand Home 2026 proposals — not a quote. Your number depends on your room, your selections and what we find behind the walls.
Find out which tier you're in
Send three photos and rough room dimensions and we'll tell you which tier your bathroom fits, with a realistic number before anyone comes out.
What it's worth when you sell
Midrange bathroom remodel · about Tier 2
81%
of a $22,995 average cost recovered at resale in our region.
National remodeling data for the West South Central region — Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, including Fayetteville — puts a midrange bathroom remodel near the top of the list for value returned at resale. If you might sell in the next few years, a Tier 2 remodel gets you the most back. Tier 3 makes sense when you're staying and want the room built around how you live.
Source: Cost vs. Value Report 2025, West South Central region (Zonda / JLC), remodeling market data. Averages are regional, not a projection for your home.
Real projects, real prices
Tier 1 · Light refresh
$4,900
Paint, new bidet toilet installed with a new outlet, accessories swapped and patched. Includes two small change orders. (The $2,450 you may have seen was only the deposit — the finished job came in at about double that.)
Tier 1 · Full refresh
$10,020
36 SF porcelain floor, wainscot removed and texture-matched, 48" vanity, toilet, sconces, overhead light, fan, full paint.
Tier 2 · Full remodel
$22,030
60" acrylic tub, 45 SF tile surround on Kerdi-Board, 31 SF floor, 9-ft double vanity with stone top, rewiring, fan, sconces.
Tier 3 · Transformation
$60,000
A full primary suite rebuild: plumbing moved, walls reframed, curbless walk-in shower, double vanity, freestanding tub, heated floor, new circuits and lighting, permits included.
Source: Right Hand Home approved proposals and change orders, 2026.
What each tier changes
| Part of the bathroom | Refresh | Full Remodel | Transformation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint, mirrors, trim | Replaced or rebuilt | Replaced or rebuilt | Replaced or rebuilt |
| Toilet, lighting, exhaust fan | Replaced or rebuilt | Replaced or rebuilt | Replaced or rebuilt |
| Vanity and floor tile | Replaced or rebuilt | Replaced or rebuilt | Replaced or rebuilt |
| Tub or shower, and its tile walls | Stays as is | Replaced or rebuilt | Replaced or rebuilt |
| Where fixtures sit (plumbing moves) | Stays as is | Stays as is | Replaced or rebuilt |
| Walls and structure | Stays as is | Sometimes | Replaced or rebuilt |
Upgrades that move the number
Move a toilet through a slab floor
The distance to the existing drain sets the price.
$2,900 – $9,600
Move a shower drain through a slab floor
Includes cutting and re-pouring the concrete.
$3,800 – $7,700
Curbless shower entry with a linear drain
$2,600 – $4,900
Frameless glass door or fixed panel
$1,700 – $4,200
Heated tile floor, 50–80 SF
Includes a dedicated circuit and thermostat.
$2,400 – $3,600
Freestanding tub with floor-mounted filler
$4,000 – $9,100
Open or move a load-bearing wall
Includes an engineer's letter, a header and the permit.
$5,100 – $10,300
Single vanity to a 6-ft double with a stone top
$3,300 – $5,300
Upgrades that cut concrete or open structure include a contingency, because that's where surprises turn up. Source: Right Hand Home 2026 proposal pricing.
What drives the price
01
Leaving fixtures where they are saves more than any other choice. On a slab foundation, moving a drain means cutting and re-pouring concrete — that single change is what most often pushes a Tier 2 bathroom into the $30,000s.
02
A tub surround is about 45 SF of wall tile. A walk-in shower runs 90–140 SF, and tile labor is priced per square foot. Small formats, herringbone, mosaic bands and niches add hours, not just material.
03
In our own proposals, a 48" vanity ran about $1,780 installed, while a 9-ft double vanity with a stone top ran about $6,030. Fixtures and tile are priced as written allowances so you can see the difference before you choose.
04
Old leaks, soft subfloor and wiring problems only show up after demo — and they show up regularly in older Fayetteville, Springdale and Rogers homes. That's why every remodel carries its own contingency line.
05
The parts nobody photographs decide whether the remodel lasts. A proper pan and wall waterproofing system plus a correctly sized, correctly vented fan belong in every bathroom estimate.
06
Rogers requires permits for structural, plumbing and electrical work, and a Tier 3 project always needs them. Upgrades that cut concrete or open structure include a contingency, because that's where surprises turn up.
What's in every Right Hand Home price
Tile, vanity and fixtures are priced as allowances — a $500 toilet allowance, for example. Choose something above it and we price the difference as a change before anything is ordered.
Hidden conditions get their own line on the budget, so nothing gets quietly tucked into labor.
Full remodels include a design budget for layout and selections.
Site protection, debris removal, dumpster and dump fees are in the price.
About online estimates. Cost calculators quote Bentonville bathrooms anywhere from about $3,000 to $14,000 — a range that lumps quick updates in with full remodels. Whatever number you're comparing, ask what it includes: waterproofing, contingency, haul-off, and who pulls the permits.
The three tiers
The biggest jump in price comes when the sink, tub, or toilet moves to a new spot.
Tier 1
A light freshen-up that keeps everything where it is
$2,000 – $15,000
Keep the layout, tub and shower exactly where they are, then update the surfaces, fixtures and finishes. Walls get fresh paint and texture matching, the vanity, toilet, lighting and exhaust fan are swapped out, and a new tile floor goes down. It is the fastest way to make a dated bathroom feel brand new without touching the plumbing behind the walls.
Tier 2
Everything new, without moving the walls or drains
$15,000 – $30,000+
The layout stays, but the wet area comes down to the studs. We rebuild the tub or shower on a waterproof board system, install new tile walls and floor, replace the shower valve and trim, and put in a new vanity, toilet, lighting and fan. Electrical gets updated, everything gets painted, and a contingency covers what we find behind the walls.
Tier 3
New primary suite, or an in-depth remodel of a large primary bathroom
$50,000 – $125,000
This is where the room is reimagined. Plumbing moves through the slab, walls are reframed or removed with engineered headers, and the space is rebuilt as a true primary suite. Expect a walk-in or curbless shower with bench, niche and frameless glass, a double vanity, freestanding tub and heated floor toward the top of the range, plus permits, new circuits and recessed lighting throughout.
How these numbers were built
Tier ranges, project prices and upgrade pricing come from Right Hand Home's 2026 proposals, including the projects shown above; Tier 3 and upgrade prices are typical scopes priced with the same labor, trade and material costs. Resale figures come from the Cost vs. Value Report 2025, West South Central region (Zonda / JLC). Permit requirements are per the City of Rogers. Prices reflect fall 2026 and are planning ranges, not quotes.403 W Mulberry St, Rogers, AR 72756 · Residential remodeling across Northwest Arkansas · 479-396-3242