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Remodeling: compare local pros.

Compare local remodeling contractors by rating, years in business and availability. Most handle kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishing, room additions and whole-home renovations.

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Typical prices

Bathroom Remodel · national averages

  • Half-bath or powder room

    $2,500–$5,000

  • Small bathroom

    $2,500–$10,000

  • Full bathroom, same layout

    $6,000–$15,000

  • Primary bathroom

    $10,000–$30,000

Typical, per bathroom

$5,500–$15,000

Pros never pay for leads

What they do

What remodeling contractors handle

  • Kitchen remodels
  • Bathroom remodels
  • Basement finishing
  • Room additions
  • Whole-home renovations
  • Design-build

What it costs

$5,500–$15,000

per bathroom, national average · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges
  • Half-bath or powder room$2,500–$5,000
  • Small bathroom$2,500–$10,000
  • Full bathroom, same layout$6,000–$15,000
  • Primary bathroom$10,000–$30,000
  • Permits$200–$800
Full bathroom remodel cost guide

Pricing

What changes the price

  • 1Room size and whether the layout changes
  • 2Moving plumbing, gas lines or walls
  • 3Finish level of cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures
  • 4Permits, design and surprises behind the walls

Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.

How it works

Hire remodeling contractors in three steps

How Job Hound works
  1. 01

    Describe the job

    Pick the service, add your zip code and a sentence about the work. No account needed.

    No account

  2. 02

    Get matched with remodeling contractors

    Your request goes to one or three local pros who do this work. It's never resold.

    Never resold

  3. 03

    Compare quotes and hire

    Pros never paid a lead fee to reach you, so there's nothing extra built into the price.

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Before you hire

How to choose remodeling contractors

  1. 1

    Get the same scope from everyone

    Write down what's changing, what's staying and your finish level. Bids built on the same scope are the only ones you can compare.

  2. 2

    Read the allowances

    Many bids use allowances for tile, fixtures and cabinets. A low allowance makes a bid look cheaper until you pick what you actually want.

  3. 3

    Tie payments to progress

    Pay a reasonable deposit, then pay as stages are finished. Avoid paying most of the job up front.

  4. 4

    Check license, insurance and permits

    Licensing rules for remodelers vary by state. Ask for proof of insurance either way, and who pulls the permits.

FAQ

Questions about remodeling contractors

How long does a remodel take?

A bathroom often takes a few weeks. A kitchen often takes one to three months. Permits and special-order items add time.

Do I need a permit to remodel?

If you're moving plumbing, electrical or walls, usually yes. Cosmetic updates often don't need one. Your contractor should know the local rules.

How much should I set aside for surprises?

Many contractors suggest keeping a contingency for problems found behind walls and floors, especially in older homes. Ask yours what they recommend.

How do I compare remodeling bids?

Line the bids up item by item: demolition, rough-in, materials, allowances, finish work, permits and cleanup. Ask about anything one bid leaves out.

Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?

No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads, so there is no lead fee baked into the price you are quoted.

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