How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Lancaster County?

The short answer

Most bathroom remodels in Lancaster County fall into one of three tiers:

• Cosmetic refresh (new vanity, toilet, fixtures, paint, and flooring, keeping the existing layout): roughly $6,000 to $12,000.
• Mid-range (a new tile shower or tub surround, tile floor, vanity, and fixtures): roughly $12,000 to $25,000.
• Full or primary-bath rebuild (moved plumbing, custom tile, double vanity, freestanding tub, or a layout change): $25,000 and up.

What drives the price

A few choices move the number more than anything else:

• Tile. The material is cheap; the labor to set it is not, and intricate patterns add hours.
• Moving plumbing. Relocating the toilet, shower, or vanity means opening walls and floors.
• The shower. A prefab insert is a fraction of the cost of a custom, waterproofed tile shower.
• Full bath versus half bath. A powder room has no shower or tub, so it is far cheaper.
• Hidden damage. Older bathrooms often reveal water damage or dated plumbing once the walls are open.

Why waterproofing is where the money should go

The cheapest place to cut corners in a bathroom is behind the tile, and it is also the most expensive place to get it wrong. Water that slips past bad waterproofing rots the framing and shows up as a much bigger bill later. Apex builds the waterproofing to last and backs the work with a two-year warranty, which is why our quotes are honest about what a lasting bathroom actually costs.

How long it takes

A cosmetic refresh runs about 2 to 3 weeks on site; a full tile-shower rebuild with layout changes runs longer. Because Apex keeps plumbing, tile, and finish work in-house, the schedule holds better than when a contractor is coordinating separate subs.