Suite update
$30k–$50k
- Double vanity with quartz top
- Tiled shower with glass door
- Tub replaced or removed
- Porcelain floor and wall tile
- New lighting and mirrors
- Quiet fan sized to the room
Primary bathroom remodel · Licensed & insured · Best of Houzz
A primary bathroom remodel decided together, priced line by line.
The bathroom off your bedroom is the one room you use twice a day for the next twenty years. A licensed suite supervisor walks it with both of you, then sends three written prices that show what each upgrade adds: the second sink, the bigger shower, the tub, the warm floor.
Text a photo of the room and a floor sketch. A supervisor who plans primary suites replies within 5 minutes during business hours.
- $55k–$95kTypical full suite
- 7 wksFull suite average
- 4.9410 reviews
- 24hWritten estimate
What happens after you text us
Both of you talk to one supervisor, who stays on the job to the end.
A primary suite usually has two decision makers and one budget. The first exchange sorts out who wants what, asks for one photo of the old tub, and books a visit at a time you can both be home.
- One supervisor for both of you, from the first text to the walkthrough
- A photo of the tub deck tells us how hard the demolition will be
- A visit set for evenings or weekends when both of you are home
Hi, we have a big jetted tub nobody has used in years and a shower so small my husband hits his elbows. We want one sink each too.
Hi Linda, this is Laura, I plan and run our primary suite projects. The old tub deck is usually where the space for a real shower comes from. Could you send a photo of the tub and the wall behind it?
Here it is. He wants to keep a tub, I would rather have the shower bigger.
That is the most common split we see. A freestanding tub needs about 5 feet of wall, so I will measure both options and price them side by side. Could the two of you do Saturday at 10?
Saturday works for both of us.
Great. You will have three written prices, with and without the tub, by Monday evening.
What a primary bathroom remodel costs
A primary bathroom remodel costs $30,000 to $160,000. The upgrades decide where you land.
Ranges are for a 100 to 180 square foot primary bathroom at current labor rates. The middle tier is where most couples settle: a full gut with a double vanity, a large glass shower and a heated floor, inside the room you already have.
Full primary remodel
$55k–$95k
- Walk-in shower with frameless glass
- Freestanding soaking tub
- Custom double vanity and storage
- Heated tile floor on a thermostat
- Thermostatic valve and handheld
- Toilet in its own nook if it fits
Expanded suite
$100k–$160k+
- Everything in Full primary remodel
- Wall moved into closet or bedroom
- Separate water closet with a door
- Steam shower or dual shower heads
- Natural stone or slab walls
- Rebuilt closet on the other side
Rough out your primary suite budget
Choose a finish level, the size of the room and the kind of house. The number updates with every choice, using the tiers our suite supervisors price from.
A range, not a quote. Your written estimate comes after the visit and does not change once you approve it.
Typical range for your answers
Turn this range into our written suite priceWhere the money goes
Tile and the shower glass cost more than the tub. Labor still takes the biggest share.
Averages from our recent full primary remodels. A large shower means more tile to set and heavier glass to fit, which is why the shower decision moves the budget more than the tub decision does.
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Stay in the room or borrow space
Keep the footprint if two people fit. Borrow space from the closet if they do not.
Moving a wall into a closet adds $15,000 to $35,000 and a few weeks, but it can turn a cramped suite into one two people use at once. At the visit we measure clearances and write down which answer fits your room.
| If this is true | We recommend |
|---|---|
| The vanity wall is at least 72 inches long | Keep footprint |
| Two people cannot pass each other at the sink | Borrow space |
| The old tub deck can become the new shower | Keep footprint |
| You want a tub and a large shower in the same room | Borrow space |
| The closet next door is deep and rarely full | Borrow space |
| The wall you want to move carries the roof | Keep footprint |
How long it takes
A full primary remodel takes seven weeks, most of it after the tile is ordered.
A suite update takes five to six weeks, an expanded suite nine to twelve. You use the hall bathroom meanwhile, and we keep the bedroom sealed off from the dust with zippered plastic walls.
Weeks before
Design and selections
Layout drawn, tub, glass and vanity chosen and ordered, permit filed. Nothing is torn out until they arrive.
Weeks one and two
Demolition and framing
Old tub and tile out, walls reframed, new drains, valves and heat wires placed, inspection passed.
Weeks three to five
Shower and tile
Shower pan sloped, membrane flood-tested, heated floor mats set, then wall and floor tile go in.
Weeks six and seven
Glass, vanity, walkthrough
Glass measured after tile, vanity and tub set, trim and paint, then a walkthrough with both of you.
Remodeling concepts
Primary bathroom remodel: conditions and possibilities.
AI-generated examples of existing conditions and remodeling possibilities. Each image is a separate concept, not a documented transformation of the same home.
What your suite is made of
The upgrades are named brand by brand, so you choose what is worth it.
In a primary suite the price gap between two quotes is usually in five places: glass, tub, vanity, floor heat and shower valve. We name the product for each, so you can see what you are paying for.
Frameless shower glass
Three-eighths inch tempered glass with a clear coating that sheds water spots. Measured after the tile so the gaps stay tight.
Freestanding tubs
Acrylic or cast mineral tubs from Victoria + Albert and Kohler hold heat longer than steel and weigh far less than cast iron.
Custom vanities
Double vanities built to your height, often 36 inches instead of the old 30, with drawers for each person and outlets inside them.
Heated floors
Schluter Ditra-Heat or Nuheat mats under the tile, run by a programmable thermostat so the floor is warm when your alarm goes off.
Thermostatic valves
Hansgrohe and Grohe thermostatic valves hold the exact temperature you set and run a rain head and a handheld at the same time.
Stone and slab walls
Quartz or porcelain slab panels on the shower walls leave almost no grout to scrub, and marble adds veining no two rooms share.
Written into every contract
Six promises you can hold us to.
The approved price is the final price. Change orders only with your written approval.
A credit for every working day of delay we cause. Weather and inspections excepted, in writing.
Dust barriers, floor protection and a clean-up before we leave. Your home stays livable.
A text or email every working day with photos and tomorrow's plan, or the day is free.
Workmanship warranty in writing, transferable to the next owner, backed by a fixed address.
A small deposit, then you pay only for work that is already completed, inspected and photographed.
Who is in your house
Three named people work in your bedroom wing, and nobody else.
A primary suite sits in the most private part of the house. Every person is background-checked, introduced by name before day one, and works behind a sealed plastic wall that keeps dust away from your bed and closet.
Suite supervisor
Runs the schedule, sends daily photos, answers both of you.
Lead carpenter
Frames walls, sets the vanity and builds the storage.
Tile and stone setter
Slopes the shower pan, sets tile and fits the slab walls.
Illustrative project scopes
Primary bathroom remodel: scope and budget examples.
Planning examples with illustrative budgets and durations. These are not completed customer jobs, invoices or promises about your project.
Tub deck turned into a walk-in
- Example budget
- $62,800
- Example duration
- 7 weeks
- Record type
- Illustrative scope
Finish upgrade, same layout
- Example budget
- $41,300
- Example duration
- 5 weeks
- Record type
- Illustrative scope
Suite widened into the closet
- Example budget
- $118,900
- Example duration
- 11 weeks
- Record type
- Illustrative scope
Your suite is not average
Your plans for the suite are specific. Here is how the price follows them.
The three tiers above are the starting point. These are the cases we price most often in primary suites, and what each one changes in scope, cost or time.
Staying in the house for good
Couples in their fifties and sixties ask for a zero-step shower, a bench, blocking for grab bars and a taller toilet now, while the walls are open. It adds little to the cost and saves a second remodel later.
Plan a suite we can grow old inA hotel-level finish
Slab walls, a steam shower, two rain heads, a warm floor and lighting on dimmers. Each upgrade is a separate line with its own price, so you can keep the three that matter and drop the rest without a new estimate.
Price my high-end primary suiteYou disagree on the layout
One wants the tub, the other wants a bigger shower. We draw both versions to scale, price them side by side and show where they differ, so the decision is about numbers and space rather than opinions.
Get both layouts priced side by sideDifferent wake-up times
When one of you rises at five, a toilet behind a pocket door, a quiet fan and a sink with its own light make a real difference. We plan the lighting and the door placement so one person can get ready alone.
Plan a suite for two schedulesA small suite in an older house
Many older homes still have a primary bath of 50 square feet or less. We check whether a closet or a hallway nook can be borrowed, and price the framing, the permit and the engineer if a wall has to move.
See if my suite can growA ceiling you will not cross
Keeping the toilet and drains in place, choosing porcelain that looks like marble and a stock vanity in a custom size can save $20,000 or more. We show which cuts you will notice and which ones you never will.
Get my primary suite on budgetSelling in the next few years
Buyers of family houses look hard at the primary suite. We scope a double vanity, a large glass shower and neutral tile that appraises well, and skip steam and slab walls that rarely come back at sale.
Scope a suite that pays back at saleCold floors and cold winters
An outside wall and a tile floor make a primary suite cold for months. We insulate open exterior walls, add a heated floor on a timer and seal the window, so the room is warm when you step out of the shower.
Price a warm primary bathroomWhat this service is
A primary bathroom remodel, in plain terms.
Primary bathroom remodeling is the renovation of the private bathroom attached to the main bedroom, usually adding a double vanity, a larger walk-in shower, a soaking tub, a heated floor or a separate toilet room. ProBuild Remodeling performs it as a licensed general contractor, with a design step, permits under our license and one supervisor through the walkthrough.
It covers a finish upgrade inside the same layout, a full gut with fixtures rearranged within the room, and an expansion into a closet or part of the bedroom when the room is too small for two. It includes the plumbing, electrical and framing that those changes need. It does not include bedroom or closet furniture, or rooms outside the suite, unless they are written into the scope.
It is for couples who plan to stay in the house and want a bathroom two people can use at once, and for homeowners adding safety features they will need later. It is not the right service for a hall or guest bath, which has its own page, or for a single shower swap in a primary bath.
Terms on a primary suite estimate
- Water closet
- A small room or nook with its own door that holds the toilet, so one person can use it while the other is at the sink.
- Thermostatic valve
- A shower valve that holds a set temperature and can run a rain head and a handheld at once, each with its own volume.
- Freestanding tub
- A tub that stands on its own feet or base with finished sides, set away from the walls rather than dropped into a deck.
- Heated floor mat
- Thin electric heating cable set in the thinset under the tile, run by a thermostat with a timer. Needs its own circuit.
- Frameless glass
- Thick tempered glass panels held by hinges and clips instead of a metal frame, so there is less to clean.
- Load-bearing wall
- A wall that holds up the floor or roof above. Moving it needs a beam sized by an engineer and its own permit.
- Tankless water heater
- A unit that heats water only as it flows, so a large tub and a long shower never run the supply cold.
- Selections
- The final list of tile, fixtures, glass and vanity you choose before ordering. Changes after ordering are priced as change orders.
Questions couples ask about primary suites
Eight things couples ask before remodeling the primary bath.
How much does a primary bathroom remodel cost?
A full primary remodel with a double vanity, a large glass shower and a heated floor usually costs $55,000 to $95,000. A finish upgrade in the same layout starts around $30,000, and expanding into a closet or bedroom runs $100,000 to $160,000 or more.
Should we keep a tub in the primary bathroom?
Keep one if either of you will actually soak in it and there is room for a large shower too. If there is already a tub in the hall bath, many couples give the primary suite a larger walk-in shower instead and lose nothing at resale.
How much space does a double vanity need?
A comfortable double vanity is 60 to 72 inches wide, with sink centers about 30 inches apart. Below 60 inches two people bump elbows, so we suggest one long sink or borrowing space from a closet.
Is a heated bathroom floor worth the cost?
For most primary suites, yes. The mat, thermostat and circuit add roughly $2,000 to $4,000, it costs little to run on a timer, and it is the upgrade couples mention most often at the walkthrough.
How long does a primary bathroom remodel take?
A finish upgrade takes five to six weeks, a full remodel six to nine, and an expanded suite nine to twelve. Most of the calendar is set by special-order items, so we order the tub, glass and vanity before demolition starts.
Can we live in the bedroom during the remodel?
Yes. We seal the bathroom door with a zippered plastic wall, cover the path through the bedroom, and run an air scrubber during demolition. Most couples keep sleeping in the room and use the hall bathroom.
What is a water closet and do we need one?
It is a separate small room for the toilet, with its own door and fan. It needs about 30 by 60 inches and a pocket or swing door. Couples with different schedules find it one of the most useful changes in the suite.
Does a steam shower need anything special?
Yes. It needs a vapor-proof membrane on every wall and the ceiling, a sloped ceiling so drips run off, a sealed glass door with a transom and a dedicated circuit for the generator. We price it as its own line.
Primary suite remodels near you
Your remodeling address, within our service area.
Suite projects are built by crews who live in the area, under the contractor license held in your state. You can check each license number on our licenses page before the visit.
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
- Florida
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Free primary suite estimate
Tell us what each of you wants. We price both versions in writing.
Send the your answers and a supervisor texts back within 5 minutes during business hours to book a visit when both of you can be there.