Bathroom remodel pricing varies more than any other room in the house. The biggest drivers are tile (selection and square footage), whether plumbing is being relocated, and the waterproofing system behind the shower walls.
If you can keep the existing plumbing footprint, you'll save significantly. Curbless and walk-in showers cost more because of the substrate and slope work required.
Always ask which waterproofing system the contractor uses on tile showers. Schluter, Wedi, and equivalent sheet membranes are the modern standard. Anything less is a future leak waiting to happen.
Typical timeline for a standard NJ bathroom rebuild is 10–14 days of active construction. Add a few days for custom tile patterns, niche work, or relocated plumbing.
