Tub to walk-in shower
$20,000 to $23,000
Typical: about $22,000. From 8 jobs.
The tub comes out and a tiled walk-in shower goes in, with a new pan or base, waterproofing, glass and valve. The rest of the room mostly stays.
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What a bathroom remodel costs in the western suburbs
Real numbers from 49 recent bathroom remodels in the western suburbs, from a tub swapped for a walk-in shower to a full primary bath, and what moves a job from the low end to the high end.
What homeowners paid
Hall or guest bath remodel
$11,000 to $27,000
Typical: about $19,000. From 18 jobs.
A standard-size bath taken back to the studs or close to it: new tub or shower, tile, vanity, toilet, lighting and fan, in the same layout.
Primary bath remodel
$29,000 to $60,000
Typical: about $44,000. A few ran over $100,000. From 18 jobs.
A larger bath with a walk-in shower, often a double vanity and sometimes a freestanding tub. The high end usually means a changed layout, custom glass and stone.
Two bathrooms in one project
$34,000 to $80,000
Typical: about $48,000. From 5 jobs.
Usually a primary bath and a hall bath done together, which saves on setup, demolition and trade visits compared with two separate jobs.
Based on 49 bathroom remodels in the western suburbs between March 2025 and June 2026. Ranges are rounded and show what most of those homeowners paid, not a quote for your bathroom. Updated October 2026.
What moves the price
Moving things
Keeping the toilet, shower and vanity where they are is the biggest saving. Moving a drain or a wall adds plumbing, framing and often a longer permit review.
Tile
How much wall is tiled, the size of the tile and the pattern drive labor more than the tile itself. Large-format and patterned tile take longer to set.
The shower
A tiled shower with a curbless entry, niches, a bench and frameless glass costs far more than a prefabricated base with a standard door.
What is behind the walls
Old bathrooms often hide rot, failed shower pans or no waterproofing at all. That is found at demolition and priced with you before it is fixed.
Fixtures and vanity
A stock vanity and standard fixtures versus a custom vanity, stone top and thermostatic valve can swing a job by thousands.
Permits and trades
Bathroom remodels that touch plumbing or electrical need a village permit and licensed trades, which are part of every real price.
Get a number for your bathroom
These ranges tell you what to expect. A written quote tells you what yours costs: the work, the materials and who does each part, with no work started until you approve it. More about our bathroom remodeling · Permit guides
Questions
Why such a wide range for a primary bath?
Size and layout. A primary bath kept in the same layout with mid-range tile lands near the low end. Moving the shower, adding a freestanding tub and custom glass pushes it toward the top.
Can I remodel a bathroom for under $10,000?
Some small jobs come in under that, usually a tub and surround replacement or a cosmetic refresh that keeps the existing tile and plumbing. A full tear-out rarely does.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?
Usually, yes, when the work touches plumbing, electrical or framing. Our permit guides explain what Woodridge, Naperville and Downers Grove require.
How do I get a real number for my bathroom?
Ask for a free written quote. Send photos or show us the space by video, and we will tell you what your bathroom would cost and what drives it.
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