How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Maryland? (2026)

As of 2026, Fixr puts Maryland's average bathroom remodel at $11,868. Most projects run $5,934 to $16,813. PRG Contractors' 2026 average is $12,000 to $28,000. Modify Remodeling puts most full remodels at $20,000 to $35,000. Labor takes 40 to 60 percent of the budget, per Fixr and PRG. So the biggest driver is how much of the room you change.

These are market ranges, not a quote for your bathroom. This guide breaks down where your project lands and why.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Maryland in 2026?

Most Maryland bathroom remodels cost between $5,934 and $16,813. The average is about $11,868, per Fixr's 2026 Maryland guide. Guides written by contractors run higher. PRG Contractors puts the 2026 Maryland average at $12,000 to $28,000. Modify Remodeling puts most full remodels at $20,000 to $35,000.

The room type moves the number more than anything else. Here are the typical 2026 Maryland market ranges, by source.

Project	Typical 2026 range	Source
Maryland average bathroom remodel	$5,934 to $16,813, average $11,868.	Fixr 2026.
Full bathroom	$7,418 to $19,780 (Fixr) / $14,000 to $22,000 (PRG).	Fixr 2026 + PRG 2026.
Primary bathroom	$14,835 to $37,582 (Fixr) / $25,000 to $45,000 (PRG).	Fixr 2026 + PRG 2026.
Powder room	$2,473 to $5,687.	Fixr 2026.
Most full remodels, contractor framing	$20,000 to $35,000.	Modify Remodeling 2026.
Per square foot	$148 to $420, about $297 average (Fixr) / $150 to $400, most near $300 (PRG).	Fixr 2026 + PRG 2026.
Permits (building, plumbing, electrical), a line item	$300 to $650 Montgomery County; $150 to $600 statewide.	Cliffbrook 2026 + Modify Remodeling 2026.

A powder room sits at the bottom. It has no tub or shower. A full hall bath sits in the middle. A primary suite with a custom tile shower sits at the top. Still, no table can price your bathroom. The only real number comes from a walkthrough. That is why we start every project by walking your bathroom with you. SWS Contracting & Management puts a written price in your hand before any demo. Request your free written estimate and skip the guesswork.

What does a bathroom remodel cost per square foot in Maryland?

Maryland bathroom remodels run about $297 per square foot on average. The full range is $148 to $420, per Fixr's 2026 guide. PRG Contractors' 2026 guide agrees from the contractor side. It quotes $150 to $400 per square foot, with most projects near $300.

Two separate sources land on the same band. That makes it a safe planning number. It also shows why a 40 square foot hall bath and a 120 square foot primary suite price so far apart. Every extra foot means more tile, more waterproofing under it, and more finish work.

Material grades push you up or down inside that band. A stock vanity and countertop, mid-grade tile, and standard fixtures keep you near the low end. A custom tile shower, a stone counter, and new bathroom flooring push you toward the top.

How much does labor cost for a bathroom remodel in Maryland?

Labor takes 40 to 60 percent of a Maryland bathroom remodel budget. On the average project, Fixr's 2026 guide puts that at $4,747 to $7,121. PRG's 2026 guide states the same 40 to 60 percent share.

That is why scope decisions move the total so much. Here is what we see drive the price on our own bathroom jobs.

• How much of the room changes. An update costs far less than a full gut.
• Whether the tub, toilet, and sink stay put or the plumbing moves.
• A tub-to-shower conversion versus a custom tile shower built from the shower pan up.
• Tile, vanity, and fixture grades.
• Hidden repairs found during demo, like water damage behind walls.

Each of those choices buys labor hours, not just materials. Keep the fixtures where they are and you skip whole days of skilled trade work.

How much does it cost to move plumbing in a bathroom?

Moving plumbing is one of the biggest single cost adders in a bathroom remodel. It adds licensed trade work and permits on top of the labor hours. In Montgomery County, it also triggers a rule most statewide guides skip. Per WSSC Water, most plumbing work here must be done by a WSSC licensed plumber. That includes replacing pipe inside the walls. Plumbing permits go through WSSC's ePermitting system. You can check a plumber's WSSC license through the WSSC Licensing Office.

Permits belong in the budget as a line item. Cliffbrook Construction's 2026 Montgomery County guide puts total permit cost at $300 to $650. That covers building, plumbing, and electrical. Modify Remodeling's 2026 statewide guide says permit costs vary by county. They typically run $150 to $600. Montgomery County DPS requires a permit before a full renovation. Cosmetic work like painting or a faucet swap does not need one.

There is one local wrinkle. Gaithersburg issues its own building permits through the City's Building and Code Administration, not county DPS. So remodeling work in Gaithersburg files at City Hall. The same job in Clarksburg or Germantown files with the county. Filing at the wrong desk stalls the job.

Why do Maryland contractor quotes come in above the online averages?

Contractor quotes run above the internet average because they price permitted, full-scope work. Fixr's average is $11,868. Yet PRG Contractors quotes working ranges of $12,000 to $28,000. Modify Remodeling puts most full remodels at $20,000 to $35,000. The internet average blends tiny refreshes with real remodels. A licensed general contractor bids the whole job: demo, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, inspections, and cleanup.

That extra money buys the extra work. A quote from a licensed Maryland home remodeling contractor should name the license. SWS Contracting & Management holds Maryland Home Improvement license MHIC #155887. You can check it on the Maryland Department of Labor license search. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We back every bathroom remodel with a 3 month workmanship warranty. We also honor the manufacturer warranties on the fixtures, tile, and vanities we install.

Why do remodel budgets grow in 1980s and 90s Maryland homes?

Budgets grow in these homes because the walls hide their age. Most homes here are exactly the right age for a remodel. The median Gaithersburg home was built in 1988. In Germantown, 55.6 percent of the housing went up between 1980 and 1999, per Census ACS 2024 1-year data. A builder-grade bathroom from that era is past its design life.

Open those walls and you often find dated shutoff valves. You may also find old vent pipe that has to be brought up to today's rules. There is a piping issue from this era too. Polybutylene supply pipe was made from 1978 to mid-1995. It was installed in as many as 10 million US homes. Per InterNACHI, certain water disinfectants make it flake apart from the inside.

A remodel is the cheapest moment to check that pipe. You can replace the pipe while the walls are already open, instead of waiting for a leak. This is the hidden-repairs driver SWS flags before demo. The surprise shows up in the written scope, not the final bill.

Get a written price for your bathroom

Tables tell you the market. A walkthrough tells you your price. SWS Contracting & Management starts every project with a free written estimate. That means an in-home walkthrough and a written price before any demo touches your bathroom.

The company is owner-run from Clarksburg. You deal with owner Pechawn Wilson, not a call center. Every technician passes a background check before entering your home. We handle the full bathroom remodeling service from demo to the final walkthrough, from tub-to-shower conversions to full gut renovations. Service runs across Montgomery and Frederick counties. That includes Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, and Frederick. The work carries a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Financing options are available.

Book your free estimate online or call (202) 440-1667. We answer the phone Monday to Friday, 8 to 5, and Saturday, 8 to 2.

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