The average Boston homeowner knows that a bathroom upgrade adds instant comfort and resale value, but figuring out the real price tag can feel like guesswork. Neighborhood labor rates, New England building codes, and historic-home quirks all push local pricing above the national average. At CountBricks, we replace guesswork with instant AI voice estimates that pull live material prices and task costs for Greater Boston ZIP codes. In this guide we break down every factor that drives the cost of bathroom remodel Boston residents should expect so you can budget with confidence.
• Cosmetic refresh (fixtures & paint): $10,000–$18,000
• Mid-range gut remodel (new tub, tile, vanity): $28,000–$45,000
• High-end spa suite (custom tile, radiant heat, smart tech): $55,000–$90,000+
These numbers assume a 5' x 8' existing bath. Larger master baths or projects in Beacon Hill rowhomes with tight stairwells can exceed the high-end range. Use the free estimator at CountBricks.com/services to dial in your square footage and finish level.
Skilled trade wages in Boston run 15-20 % higher than the U.S. median. Plumbers alone average $125–$175 per hour. CountBricks partners with a vetted network of licensed pros, and our AI engine updates labor tables weekly so your quote reflects today’s rates, not last quarter’s.
• Builder-grade subway tile: ~$6 per sq. ft.
• Handmade ceramic or marble: $16–$38 per sq. ft.
• Solid-surface vs. quartz vanity tops: $65 vs. $120 per sq. ft.
CountBricks auto-populates your estimate with live supplier pricing from Boston distributors, then lets you swap in alternates during your real-time voice conversation.
Back Bay brownstones and North End condos may need non-standard fixture sizes, plaster demo, or landmark approvals. These extras add 8-12 % to the baseline cost. CountBricks flag such conditions during a blueprint takeoff, preventing mid-build surprises.
Moving a drain stack or upgrading 100-year-old wiring to GFCI code can add $4,000–$8,000. Our AI engine itemizes every mechanical, electrical, and plumbing component so you see the delta between “pull & replace” and full re-layout options.
1. Upload your floor plan or snap a smartphone photo of the existing bath.
2. Talk through your wish list with our voice-activated estimator—no typing required.
3. Watch CountBricks create a live, line-item quote with current Boston material costs and crew availability.
4. Generate a polished proposal PDF and schedule at CountBricks.com/consultation—all within 15 minutes.
A client needed a mid-range 6' x 9' bathroom overhaul. Our takeoff predicted 215 sq. ft. of tile, Delta fixtures, and a frameless glass door. Live pricing landed at $34,850. After selecting a more budget-friendly ceramic tile, we revised the quote to $29,700—five minutes of voice edits, zero spreadsheets. The project finished on budget, and the condo’s appraised value jumped by $42,000. Explore similar wins at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Retain existing plumbing locations whenever possible—saves $2,500–$6,000
• Choose large-format tile to reduce installation hours
• Install pre-sloped shower pans instead of custom mud beds
• Bundle your bath with other updates (kitchen backsplash, entry flooring) to share mobilization costs
• Leverage CountBricks’ supplier discounts for fixtures and finishes—often 8-12 % below retail
Local lenders see bathroom remodels as low-risk upgrades, offering HELOC rates starting at 6 %. Zillow data shows Boston baths recoup 60-70 % of their cost at resale, higher for high-end finishes in prime zip codes. CountBricks includes a projected ROI line in every estimate so you can weigh monthly payments against added equity.
Speed: Voice estimating slashes pre-construction time by 80 %.
Accuracy: Live material feeds mean no blown budgets when copper prices jump overnight.
Transparency: Every nail, valve, and grout line appears on your line-item quote.
One-stop workflow: From AI blueprint takeoffs to final invoices, everything lives in the CountBricks ecosystem.
Ready to see your bathroom’s true cost? Start a free voice session or book an on-site laser scan through CountBricks.com/services. Our AI does the math; our local crews deliver the craftsmanship.
CountBricks recently completed a full bath renovation in a 1890s Queen Anne near Harvard Square. The homeowner wanted period-appropriate finishes with modern performance, a challenge that often balloons budgets.
• 7' x 11' footprint with sloped ceilings
• Original cast-iron plumbing stack
• Requirement to preserve decorative wainscoting outside the bath
1. AI blueprint takeoff identified the stack location, flagging a $4,200 potential relocation fee.
2. Our estimator suggested a wall-hung vanity that cleared the existing stack, eliminating the relocation cost.
3. Voice session swapped high-priced Carrera marble for locally quarried Danby marble, shaving $2,700 in material spend.
4. CountBricks scheduled a two-crew rotation—demo team at 7 a.m., tile setters at noon—compressing the timeline from six to four weeks.
• Final contract: $48,950, 11 % below the homeowner’s initial budget
• Project duration: 28 calendar days
• Appraised value increase: $62,000
• Early AI analysis uncovers hidden structural costs before demolition
• Material substitutions can preserve aesthetics without breaking the bank
• Tight scheduling reduces labor overhead and homeowner disruption
Ready for numbers tailored to your space? Upload photos or PDFs, start a live voice conversation, and watch CountBricks build a transparent, line-item quote in minutes. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and put our AI to work on your remodel today.
