A cosmetic bathroom refresh in Los Angeles runs $10,000 to $25,000. A full remodel of a standard bathroom runs $25,000 to $60,000. A primary bathroom with the layout changed, a freestanding tub and a large shower runs $60,000 to $120,000 or more. Industry survey data puts a midrange Pacific-region bathroom remodel near $28,000 and an upscale one near $87,000.
Where the money goes
How much tile there is and how complicated the pattern is. Whether the shower uses a prefabricated pan or a custom tiled pan, especially a curbless one. Fixture grade. Vanity and counter material. And whether the plumbing moves, because relocating a toilet or shower drain in a house on a slab means cutting concrete.
What old houses hide
Older Los Angeles bathrooms routinely turn up water-damaged subfloor, galvanized pipe and venting that was never right. On anything built before 1970 we tell owners to hold back 10 to 15 percent of the budget for what the demolition reveals.
Los Angeles County figures, reviewed 2026-10-29 by America General Contractors, California contractor licence CSLB 1083262. Planning ranges, not a quote, and not legal advice. We confirm the current rules for your parcel before anything gets drawn.
