Bathroom Remodeler Estimate Template
A bathroom remodeler estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 10 lines for gut and remodel a 5x8 ft hall bathroom with a tiled tub surround, vanity and new toilet, totalling $9,475.00, with labour the largest share (39%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a bathroom remodeler: gut and remodel a 5x8 ft hall bathroom with a tiled tub surround, vanity and new toilet. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Harbor Bathroom Remodeling
519 Market Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0119
Estimate
Prepared for
Taylor Brooks
140 Orchard Drive
Madison, WI 53703
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition to studs and debris removal | 1 project | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Plumbing rough-in: new mixing valve and drain | 1 project | $1,650.00 | $1,650.00 |
| Alcove tub, enameled steel | 1 each | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Cement board and waterproofing, tub surround | 75 sq ft | $6.00 | $450.00 |
| Tile installation, surround and floor | 115 sq ft | $16.00 | $1,840.00 |
| Tile and setting materials allowance | 1 lot | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| 36 in vanity with top, installed | 1 each | $1,250.00 | $1,250.00 |
| Toilet, faucet and shower trim, installed | 1 lot | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| Replace exhaust fan, ducted outside | 1 each | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Permit fees | 1 each | $350.00 | $350.00 |
- Subtotal
- $9,475.00
- Estimate total
- $9,475.00
Notes
A bathroom remodel estimate should list fixture allowances, tile area, the waterproofing system, a unit price for rot repair and how long the room will be out of service.
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Bathroom Remodeler estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Gut and remodel a 5x8 ft hall bathroom with a tiled tub surround, vanity and new toilet |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $9,475.00 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit | A deposit to order fixtures and tile is standard; many states cap the amount, so check your state's rules. |
| Labour (3 lines) | $3,690.00, 39% |
| Services (3 lines) | $2,815.00, 30% |
| Products (2 lines) | $1,670.00, 18% |
| Priced in | project |
Estimate breakdown for gut and remodel a 5x8 ft hall bathroom with a tiled tub surround, vanity and new toilet
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition to studs and debris removal | Labour | 1 project | $1,400.00 |
| Plumbing rough-in: new mixing valve and drain | Services | 1 project | $1,650.00 |
| Alcove tub, enameled steel | Products | 1 each | $420.00 |
| Cement board and waterproofing, tub surround | Labour | 75 sq ft | $450.00 |
| Tile installation, surround and floor | Labour | 115 sq ft | $1,840.00 |
| Tile and setting materials allowance | Materials | 1 lot | $950.00 |
| 36 in vanity with top, installed | Products | 1 each | $1,250.00 |
| Toilet, faucet and shower trim, installed | Services | 1 lot | $780.00 |
| Replace exhaust fan, ducted outside | Services | 1 each | $385.00 |
| Permit fees | Fees | 1 each | $350.00 |
| Estimated total | $9,475.00 |
What to write on a bathroom remodeler estimate
A bathroom remodel estimate should list fixture allowances, tile area, the waterproofing system, a unit price for rot repair and how long the room will be out of service.
Materials and products are $2,620.00 of this $9,475.00 estimate (28%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Bids a bathroom as a fixed price with fixture and tile allowances, plus unit prices for hidden rot or water damage found after demolition.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 10 lines so the customer sees what the $9,475.00 depends on.
- Demolition to studs and debris removal: 1 project at $1,400.00 per project ($1,400.00); extra project at the same rate.
- Plumbing rough-in: new mixing valve and drain: 1 project, $1,650.00.
- Alcove tub, enameled steel: 1 each at $420.00 ($420.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Cement board and waterproofing, tub surround: 75 sq ft at $6.00 per sq ft ($450.00); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- Tile installation, surround and floor: 115 sq ft at $16.00 per sq ft ($1,840.00); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- Tile and setting materials allowance: 1 lot at $950.00 ($950.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- 36 in vanity with top, installed: 1 each at $1,250.00 ($1,250.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Toilet, faucet and shower trim, installed: 1 lot, $780.00.
- Replace exhaust fan, ducted outside: 1 each, $385.00.
- Permit fees: a flat $350.00.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in project keeps it comparable with the $9,475.00 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $262.00 to this job, which is why many bathroom remodelers limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from bathroom remodeling billing
- Give rotted subfloor and joist repairs a unit price in advance and invoice what was actually replaced, because water damage around old toilets and tubs only shows once the floor is open.
- Name the valve type and the waterproofing method used behind the tile, since those two hidden components are what an owner or plumber will need to know in ten years.
- Keep the plumbing inspection and any re-inspection on separate lines, so a failed inspection caused by an owner's late fixture change does not come out of your margin.
- When it is the only bathroom in the house, note the days the toilet was out of service and any portable toilet rental you passed through.
Turning the bathroom remodeler estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Taylor Brooks to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-3744.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 10 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter any deposit as amount paid so the balance due is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a bathroom remodeler estimate?
Describe the job (Gut and remodel a 5x8 ft hall bathroom with a tiled tub surround, vanity and new toilet), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($9,475.00 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a bathroom remodeler estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $9,475.00 you estimated.
How long should a bathroom remodeler estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 28% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.