Full bathroom remodel ranges
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Same footprint, standard fixtures and tile. | $12,000–$25,000 |
| Mid-Range | New tile, vanity, and shower, with some layout changes. | $25,000–$40,000 |
| High-End | Full layout change, curbless or custom shower, premium fixtures. | $40,000–$70,000+ |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from Bathroom Brigade's published cost guide. They are a planning starting point, not a quote. The written scope for your Herndon bathroom sets the actual price.
Individual bathroom services
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-In Showers & Tub Conversions | Replacing an old tub with a walk-in shower, or upgrading an existing one. | $8,000–$18,000 |
| Vanities & Countertops | Sized and installed to fit your bathroom's footprint and storage needs. | $2,500–$8,000 |
| Tile & Flooring | Shower surrounds, floors, and backsplashes installed to hold up to daily use. | $3,000–$9,000 |
| Electrical & Lighting | Vanity lighting, exhaust fans, and code-compliant wiring for wet locations. | $1,500–$5,000 |
| Aging-in-Place Upgrades | Grab bars, curbless showers, and layout changes for long-term accessibility. | $3,000–$12,000 |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from Bathroom Brigade's published cost guide. They are a planning starting point, not a quote. The written scope for your Herndon bathroom sets the actual price.
What moves the price of a Herndon bathroom
How much of the room changes
A full remodel costs more than a single-fixture update like a vanity swap or a shower conversion. When several things are failing at once, though, doing them together often costs less than opening the same walls twice.
Whether the plumbing moves
Keeping the toilet, shower and sink where the drains already are is the most reliable way to stay in a lower tier. Relocating a drain means opening the floor, and in a townhouse that floor may be the ceiling of the room below.
Tile coverage and pattern
Full-height shower tile, a tiled tub apron, mosaics and patterns like herringbone add material and labor compared with a simpler layout.
Fixtures and glass
Faucets, shower systems, vanities and glass enclosures range widely. A fixed glass panel generally costs less than a custom hinged door; choosing early keeps the budget honest.
What is behind the walls
Original shutoff valves that will not close, an old drain line, a fan ducted into the attic, or soft subfloor around a leaking tub are only visible once demolition starts. A written scope should say how such discoveries are handled and priced.
Permits and town requirements
Inside the Town of Herndon, an alteration needs a building permit from the Town, and electrical, plumbing and mechanical work each need their own permit. The Town also requires contractors to meet its business license rules and asks that outstanding town property taxes be paid before a permit is issued. Ask each contractor whether permits are included in their price. We do not publish permit fees; the Town and Fairfax County set and post their own.
What a written scope should include
- Demolition, disposal and protection of floors and stairs in the rest of the house
- Each fixture and finish, by product or by allowance amount
- Plumbing and electrical work, including any relocation
- The waterproofing system used behind shower tile
- Which permits are needed and who handles them
- How changes and concealed conditions are priced
- What is excluded, such as painting outside the bathroom
Want a rough number before a visit? Bathroom Brigade's instant bathroom estimate tool takes photos and measurements and emails you an estimate packet. It is a starting point, not a quote.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Herndon?▸
Bathroom Brigade's published reference ranges are $12,000–$25,000 for a basic remodel, $25,000–$40,000 for mid-range and $40,000–$70,000+ for high-end. Your price is set by a written scope after we see the bathroom.
How much does a shower remodel cost in Herndon?▸
Our published reference range for walk-in showers and tub conversions is $8,000–$18,000. Size, tile, glass and plumbing changes move it within that range.
Are these prices quotes?▸
No. They are typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from our published cost guide, not a quote for your home.
Does a hall bath cost less than a primary bath?▸
Often, because hall baths are smaller and usually keep the same layout. But a hall bath with a full tile shower and new plumbing can cost as much as a simpler primary bath. Scope drives cost more than room name.