Austin, TX Bathroom Remodel

[Eric Gabbard]

Hi everyone,

I am currently doing a live in flip, trying to do a lot myself but hiring out for some of the larger projects.

I have had two contractors in to look at doing a remodel of one small bathroom (5'x7'). The SOW includes the following:

• Removal of tub wall tile
• Shower wall tile installation
  • 12"x24" tiles to ceiling
• Install of frameless sliding glass door
• new shower liner and pan
• backer board install
• Waterproof membrane all inner areas
• New faucet install
• center drain install
• shower niche
• popcorn ceiling removal
• new texture and paint on valls and ceiling
• bathroom floor install
  • Same 12"x24" tile
• baseboard install
• new vent and heater install
• Install GFCI outlet

I was budgeting anywhere from 2,000-4,000 for this work (materials + labor) but both quotes have come in much higher- $10,000 and $8,500.

My question is, are these reasonable quotes for the area? Was my budget way off or are the quotes I've receive way too high? What do you usually spend on a bathroom this size? What could I do to get this finished within my budget?

Thank you for any help!

-Eric

[Danny Webber]

You are way off. Frameless glass will run you 1500-2500 alone. Good tile work for tub surrounds is pricey as well. Materials alone will be 2k when factoring in fixtures/paint/prep material etc..

No decent contractor is working for cheap in Austin because they do not have to. You def need a bigger budget.