Homeowners ask us every day, “What is the cost to install a bathroom?” While national averages are helpful, the price you pay in Houston depends on square footage, fixture quality, labor availability, and how efficiently your contractor manages material purchases. CountBricks brings clarity to every line item by combining AI-powered blueprint takeoffs, live voice conversations, and real-time supplier pricing. The result is an itemized estimate you can trust—delivered in minutes, not days.
Based on thousands of CountBricks residential projects logged in the last 12 months, a typical bathroom installation falls into three tiers:
• Refresh (keeping plumbing locations): $6,800 – $11,500
• Mid-level remodel (moving some lines, new tub/shower): $12,000 – $18,500
• Full gut and expansion (adding square footage): $19,000 – $35,000+
These figures include demolition, plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, fixtures, permits, and labor. Because our software pulls live material costs, today’s porcelain tile spike or copper price dip automatically flows into your estimate.
Relocating plumbing lines
Moving a toilet or shower drain means trenching slabs or rerouting second-story stacks. Expect an extra $1,200 – $2,800 per line.
Fixture grade
A builder-grade faucet may cost $120 installed, while a designer wall-mount can top $900. CountBricks shows side-by-side pricing so you can choose confidently.
Tile selection
Mosaic glass tile can triple labor hours compared with 12”x24” porcelain. Our AI time-study library updates install times by tile type so you never under-budget.
Permit complexity
Houston permitting fees average $220 but can rise when structural work is involved. We embed municipal data directly into the quote.
1. Upload your plan or snap photos of the existing space via CountBricks.com/services
2. Start a live voice session—our AI listens, transcribes, and tags every scope detail
3. The takeoff engine measures walls, floors, and fixture counts from your drawings in seconds
4. Real-time pricing from partnered Houston suppliers drops into the template, producing a downloadable PDF and shareable link
Because every quantity is traceable to a plan annotation, change orders later in the project are minimized and transparent.
• Traditional manual estimate: 3–5 business days, higher risk of math errors, price variance up to 15%
• CountBricks AI estimate: under 5 minutes, accuracy within 2% of final invoice, automatic material price updates until purchase order is cut
• Lock finishes early: Ordering tile and fixtures at estimate approval lets you beat lead-time price hikes.
• Stick to the wet wall: Keep the toilet, shower, and vanity on the same wall to reduce plumbing labor.
• Choose slab-style shower panels over small format tile for lower install hours.
• Bundle projects: Pair a powder-room refresh with the master bath to share set-up costs.
• Use CountBricks progress invoicing so you only pay for verified completed milestones.
A Heights homeowner needed a quick master bath addition before listing the property. CountBricks scanned the architect’s PDF, produced a $24,700 quote in under five minutes, and scheduled vetted crews within 72 hours. Live material tracking shaved $1,350 off the original allowance when our system alerted the owner to a quartz countertop sale. The project closed on time, and the home sold above asking three weeks later. View more wins at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Voice-to-estimate convenience—no paperwork marathons
• Transparent supplier links and SKU numbers
• Pre-qualified electricians, plumbers, and tile setters with verified insurance
• On-site dashboards to compare planned vs. actual quantities in real time
• A single point of accountability from first call to final punch list
Ready to see your personalized cost to install a bathroom? Book a free 15-minute consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation. Our project engineers will review your ideas, share live cost benchmarks, and generate an instant rough-order-of-magnitude figure—so you can move forward with confidence.
At CountBricks, transparency is non-negotiable. Below is a closer look at where every dollar goes when you approve a bathroom install through our platform.
• Labor – 38%: Includes licensed plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and finish crews. Our AI schedules trade overlap to cut idle time.
• Materials – 34%: Fixtures, tile, drywall, waterproof membranes, and paint. Live supplier integrations ensure no surprise surcharges.
• Overhead & Project Management – 12%: Permit coordination, daily site logs, safety audits, and warranty administration provided by CountBricks engineers.
• Waste & Contingency – 6%: Industry best-practice reserve for unforeseen framing or plumbing issues. Any unused funds are credited back on your final invoice.
• Profit – 10%: A fair margin that lets us retain top-tier crews and continually improve our AI tools.
Most contractors quote using static price books updated quarterly. CountBricks pulls hourly feeds from regional suppliers. If copper pipe drops $0.18 per foot before purchase, that reduction is reflected immediately, and you receive an automated notification inside your CountBricks dashboard.
1. Demolition and rough plumbing commence on Day 1
2. Electrical and framing adjustments overlap on Day 2
3. Inspection is pre-booked for Day 3 morning to prevent idle crew cost
4. Waterproofing and tile setting begin the afternoon of inspection clearance
5. Fixtures, glass, and paint wrap up, with final walkthrough on Day 7
By compressing tasks intelligently, we regularly shave 10–15 labor hours off a standard remodel—savings passed directly to you.
• All plan revisions are re-processed through the AI engine before work proceeds
• Updated cost impacts are delivered for approval via mobile push notification
• You either accept, reject, or request scope modification—zero verbal promises, 100% digital trail
Upload your drawing set or bathroom photos at CountBricks.com/services and receive a to-the-penny breakdown within minutes. With CountBricks, you control the numbers—never the other way around.
