What’s a One-Day Bathroom Remodel? Costs & What to Expect

A bathroom remodel is a great way to add value, utility, and functionality to your home, but if you’re looking for a quick new look — especially if you only have one bathroom and want minimal disruption to access — you may consider a one-day bathroom remodel.

In this guide, we’ll discuss what this tailored bathroom remodeling service is and how much it costs so that you can decide if the quick turnaround is worth the expense.

Quick Takeaways

• A one-day bathroom remodel, sometimes called a 24-hour bathroom remodel, provides a fresh look without you losing access to your bathroom for weeks or months.

• Companies that offer one-day bathroom remodels charge a premium for the service, so you’ll get less value for the money than you would with a standard remodel.

• A one-day bathroom remodel costs an average of $14,000, which is more expensive than the $12,000 you’d pay for a full bathroom remodel.

How Much Does a One-Day Bathroom Remodel Cost?

A one-day bathroom remodel costs an average of $14,000, and prices typically fall somewhere between $10,000 and $20,000. Your total will depend on the size of your bathroom, the quality of the materials you choose, your location, and more. You could pay as little as $7,000 if you have a small bathroom with a shower stall and a vanity that’s also on the smaller side. Larger bathrooms with an alcove tub and a bigger vanity in a more expensive area could push your total to $25,000 or more.

What’s Possible With a One-Day Bathroom Remodel?

A full bathroom remodel takes two to four weeks, on average, so cutting the renovation timeline down to a single day will, of course, require some compromises on what your professional can get done. Companies that offer one-day bathroom remodels limit the work significantly, so it’s best to set your expectations before you start creating a wishlist for the bathroom of your dreams.

Shower/Tub Cover-Up

Companies like Rebath, Bath Fitter, and Bath Planet specialize in installing one-piece tub and shower surrounds, which is where a good portion of your renovation budget will go. This is usually only plausible if you have a standard-size alcove tub or walk-in shower stall, as the new shower or tub cover the company installs fits right over the existing tub or shower. 

This alone will cost between $10,000 and $14,000 from a one-day bath remodeler, and again, you’re paying a premium for the expediency.

Vanity Replacement

Another common line item in a one-day bath remodel is replacing the vanity, which remodeling companies like Bath Fitter can also handle in most cases. You’ll need to install the same size vanity with a sink in the same position to avoid making changes to your plumbing connections. 

Replacing a vanity in a normal bathroom remodel would cost just $1,200, but with a one-day bathroom remodel, you’re looking at between $4,000 and $6,000.

Updating Plumbing Fixtures

In some cases, your contractor will be able to replace your plumbing fixtures as well, including your sink faucet, tub faucet, and showerhead. These would normally cost between $200 and $500, depending on the material quality, but with a one-day bathroom remodel, you’ll pay between $600 and $900.

What’s Not Possible With a One-Day Bathroom Remodel?

More important than what is feasible for a one-day bathroom remodel is what isn’t. If you have your sights set on major bathroom renovations, you may need to temper your expectations. 

The following upgrades will almost always take longer than a day, and companies like Rebath and Bath Fitter may not be able to tackle them in this service:

• Custom tile work, including bathroom flooring tile, shower tile, or a backsplash installation

• Installing a walk-in shower

• Changing the bathroom design or layout

• Changing your bathroom vanity height

• Replacing flooring

• Tub-to-shower conversion

• Shower-to-bathtub conversion

• Electrical work

• Bathroom wall painting

• Repairing hidden damage, including water damage, mold, and mildew

Is a One-Day Bathroom Remodel Worth It?

A one-day bathroom remodel might be worth it for you if you only have one bathroom in your home and can’t reasonably go for more than a day without access to it. You’ll get a fresh look for your bath/shower (and possibly vanity) and will go just a single day without the bathroom.

Aside from that situation, it’s best to go with a full bathroom renovation from a contractor that will take the standard two to four weeks to remodel your bathroom. You’ll lose access to the space for much longer, but you won’t be paying such a massive premium for expediency.

A full bathroom remodel can include everything a one-day remodel will — replacing your bathtub and shower, installing a new vanity, and updating plumbing fixtures — plus replacing flooring, painting the walls, installing custom tile work, and more. In addition to getting a more complete remodel, you’ll also pay less — an average of $12,000 as opposed to the $14,000 you’d pay for a one-day remodel.

It’s also worth thinking about the quality of materials and the value you get for your money. With a standard bathroom remodel, you can choose high-quality materials that will last for 15 to 25 years or more. One-day bathroom remodels include lower-quality materials like acrylic bath surrounds that may only last for five to ten years. Since companies like Rebath and Bath Fitter prioritize expediency, there’s also a chance that the quality of the craftsmanship will be lower.

FAQ: 24-Hour Bathroom Remodel

A full bathroom remodel is not possible to complete in a single day, but you could feasibly do a partial bathroom remodel in that time frame.  In fact, companies like Bath Fitter, Rebath, and Bath Planet specialize in single-day, partial bathroom makeovers, which usually include installing a new bath or shower liner over the existing tub or shower and sometimes replacing the vanity.  If you want new flooring, layout changes, tub-to-shower remodel, or other customizations, you’re looking at two to four weeks rather than a single day.

It’s possible to renovate a bathroom for under $5,000, but you’ll have to make some serious compromises to stick within that budget. The average cost to remodel a bathroom is around $12,000, so to get your total under $5,000, you’ll have to go for aesthetic changes only. These can include replacing plumbing and electrical fixtures, refacing the bathtub, installing a prefabricated shower, and painting the walls.

A complete bathroom remodel costs an average of $12,000, and most homeowners pay between $6,000 and $17,000. Prices depend on what elements of your bathroom you’re replacing, the quality of the materials you choose, and whether or not your contractor runs into any unforeseen damage, like leaks behind the walls or mold growth.