Columbus, Ohio — 2026

Bathroom Remodel Costs in Columbus, Ohio

Hall bath refresh to full luxury primary suite — what Columbus bathrooms actually cost in 2026, from real local jobs.

What to Expect to Pay

Ranges reflect real Columbus projects. Your actual cost depends on scope, finishes, existing conditions, and timing.

Hall Bath Refresh
$8,000 – $18,000 avg
New fixtures, vanity, toilet, tile refresh. Existing layout.
Full Bath Remodel
$18,000 – $38,000 avg
Gut and rebuild. New tile, shower, vanity, all fixtures.
Primary Suite Bath
$38,000 – $65,000 avg
Large format tile, custom shower, double vanity, soaking tub.
Luxury / Spa Bath
$65,000+
Heated floors, steam shower, custom everything.

What Moves the Price Up or Down

FactorWhat it meansImpact
Shower typeTub/shower combo vs walk-in shower vs freestanding tub — each has different cost and tile implications.High
Tile selectionSubway tile runs $8–15/sqft installed. Large format porcelain: $18–30. Natural stone: $25–50+.High
Subfloor conditionWater damage is the most common surprise in bathrooms. Rotted subfloor adds $1,500–6,000.High
Plumbing changesMoving fixtures means moving drain lines — adds $2,000–8,000 depending on slab vs crawl space.Med
Vanity and storageStock vanity: $400–900. Semi-custom: $1,500–4,000. Full custom built-ins: $5,000–15,000.Med
Heated floorsElectric radiant heat under tile adds $1,200–3,500 depending on bathroom size.Low
VentilationColumbus code requires proper bathroom exhaust. Upgrading ductwork adds $300–1,200.Low
Accessibility modsWalk-in shower vs tub, grab bars, wider door — adds $2,000–8,000 depending on scope.Low

What We’ve Built in Columbus

iSpec LLC has completed bathroom remodels ranging from simple hall bath updates for rental investors to full luxury primary suite rebuilds for homeowners. A few examples:

Investor / Rental

Hall bath gut and rebuild on a Franklinton investment property — new shower tile, vanity, toilet, LVP flooring, fixtures. Completed in 4 days. Total: ~$12,500.

Primary Residence

Full primary bath remodel — large format tile, custom walk-in shower with built-in niche, double vanity, freestanding soaking tub. Total: ~$52,000.

Commercial

Two full commercial bathroom remodels on a private establishment — ADA-compliant, fully tiled, custom vanity areas. See our M&M project.

Bottom line: Most Columbus homeowners spend $18K–$40K on a real bathroom remodel. Watch out for bids under $10K for a full gut — that usually means shortcuts. Get a real estimate from iSpec LLC →

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