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Michigan bathroom remodel costs

Average Bathroom Remodel Cost in Michigan

A representative 50-square-foot existing bathroom produces a broad $9,000–$27,500 statewide planning range before community adjustment and project-specific layout, plumbing moves, waterproofing, tile, ventilation, electrical, fixtures, accessibility, permits, and concealed damage.

Updated August 2026Existing bathroom—not an additionPlanning estimates—not quotes

Bid-ready scope builder

Give every contractor
the same bathroom.

Choose the basic scope, then copy one description into every bid request. This does not replace drawings, specifications, or local permit review.

Common room sizes

Bathroom remodel cost by size—
before scope changes everything.

A same-layout powder room, full hall bath, accessible bathroom, and primary suite should not share one assumed unit price. Use area only as a starting quantity.

35 bathroom sq. ft.$6,300–$19,250statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this bathroom example →50 bathroom sq. ft.$9,000–$27,500statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this bathroom example →75 bathroom sq. ft.$13,500–$41,250statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this bathroom example →100 bathroom sq. ft.$18,000–$55,000statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this bathroom example →

Local examples

Compare the same bathroom
across Michigan cities.

Community factors are broad planning assumptions, not measured price indexes. Written local proposals determine actual cost.

Troy$9,720–$29,7001.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Royal Oak$9,900–$30,2501.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Shelby Township$9,270–$28,3251.03 planning adjustmentSee the local example →West Bloomfield$10,530–$32,1751.17 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ann Arbor$10,260–$31,3501.14 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Novi$9,990–$30,5251.11 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Livonia$9,180–$28,0501.02 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Rochester Hills$9,810–$29,9751.09 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Canton$9,360–$28,6001.04 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Sterling Heights$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Birmingham$10,800–$33,0001.20 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ferndale$9,720–$29,7001.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Warren$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Auburn Hills$9,630–$29,4251.07 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Farmington Hills$9,900–$30,2501.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Grand Blanc (City)$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Grand Blanc Township$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Flint$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Fenton$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Flushing$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Linden$9,000–$27,5001.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →
01

Same layout or moved plumbing

Document toilet, shower, tub, vanity, drains, supplies, vents, walls, doors, and fixture locations. Moving them can change demolition, rough work, inspections, and repair.

02

Waterproofing and tile

Require substrate, waterproofing system, drain, slope, pan or receptor, niche, bench, tile, grout, sealant, transitions, testing, warranty, and installer responsibility.

03

Ventilation and electrical

Confirm exhaust route and termination, fan performance and controls, lighting, receptacles, circuits, heating, alarms, access, and every affected trade inspection.

04

Fixtures and allowances

List model numbers or realistic allowances for vanity, top, sink, faucet, toilet, tub, shower, glass, hardware, lighting, mirror, accessories, flooring, paint, and trim.

Research context

Use published averages as a benchmark—not a bid.

The 2025 Journal of Light Construction Cost vs. Value report prices a standardized midrange bathroom project, while This Old House’s 2026 consumer analysis reports a broad national range based on current pricing data and a homeowner survey. Neither source determines your Michigan scope or contractor price.

Open the 2025 Detroit Cost vs. Value report ↗Open the 2026 consumer cost analysis ↗Plan concealed-condition contingency →Review payment milestones →