Bathroom remodel cost in Knoxville by project size
The most useful published figures for this market come from HomeBlue's Knoxville cost page, last dated February 10, 2023. It groups full remodels by size:
- Small: $6,200 to $13,300
- Medium: $12,400 to $26,600
- Large: $16,900 to $36,400
- Partial remodel: $2,100 to $5,600
These are averages, not quotes, and they are more than three years old. Labor, tile and fixture prices have moved since. Use them to sort your project into a tier, then ask for a written estimate on your own bathroom. The HomeBlue Knoxville page has the full table.
What pushes a Knoxville bathroom remodel price up
Scope changes that cost real money
Gutting the room down to studs, building a tiled shower, keeping both a tub and a separate shower, and moving walls all raise the total. So does a subfloor that has to be replaced after demo. In older Knoxville houses, a leaking tub drain or a soft floor around the toilet is the usual reason a number grows after the walls open.
Materials and fixtures
Premium tile, granite or Corian tops and a tankless water heater sit at the top of HomeBlue's cost drivers. Tile alone is easy to price: the bathroom tile page cites $17 to $40 per square foot for porcelain and $13 to $30 for ceramic, with labor often $5 to $15 of that.
Timeline
A rushed schedule costs more. A flexible start date lets the crew order materials and sequence trades without overtime.
Price ranges for the jobs people usually start with
- Vanity and cabinet installation: $900 to $1,800 installed, cabinet and top included.
- Tub to shower conversion: $2,000 to $10,500, depending on layout and drain work.
- Walk-in tub installation: $2,000 to $30,000 across models and plumbing needs.
- Small bathroom remodel and master bathroom remodel: scoped on site because layout decides the number.
Each page explains where its range comes from and says plainly that it is an average. Your estimate replaces it.
How to compare Knoxville bathroom remodel quotes
Ask every contractor to price the same scope. Check that each quote lists demo and disposal, waterproofing, the permit, fixtures and who buys them, and the warranty terms. A low total with a short scope is not a lower price.
Tennessee requires a home improvement license for jobs between $3,000 and $24,999, and the license lookup is on Verify.tn.gov. Read the Knoxville bathroom permit guide and the warranty page before you sign. For timing, see how long a bathroom remodel takes.
Where the crew works
The crew prices bathrooms in Knoxville and in Farragut, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge and Lenoir City. See the full service area list.
Bathroom remodel cost questions Knoxville homeowners ask
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Knoxville?
Published Knoxville ranges put a small full remodel at roughly $6,200 to $13,300, a mid-size one at $12,400 to $26,600 and a large one at $16,900 to $36,400. Those are averages from HomeBlue, dated February 2023, so expect today's quotes to run higher. A written estimate for your bathroom is the only number that counts.
What is a realistic budget for a partial bathroom remodel?
HomeBlue lists partial remodels in Knoxville at $2,100 to $5,600. A vanity swap, new flooring or a new fan and lights usually sit in that band. A tub to shower conversion often costs more because the drain and wall change, and one service page on this site cites $2,000 to $10,500 for that job.
What makes a Knoxville bathroom remodel cost more?
Gutting everything, a tiled shower, a tub plus a separate shower, premium tile or stone tops, a rotted subfloor, moved walls and a tankless water heater all add cost. A rushed schedule adds cost too. Moving plumbing is the biggest swing because it opens floors and walls.
How do I keep the cost down without cutting corners?
Keep the layout so the plumbing stays put. Reuse a sound subfloor and the existing fan duct. Pick a prefabricated shower base where it fits, standard tile and a flexible start date. Skip nothing behind the wall: waterproofing and a permitted rough-in are the parts you do not trim.
Does the estimate include the permit?
Ask for it in writing. Plumbing changes, new circuits and opened framed walls often need a permit, and the City of Knoxville and Knox County run separate offices. The permits guide on this site lists both phone numbers.
Why do two Knoxville quotes for the same bathroom differ?
Scope. One quote may price a cement board and membrane shower and the other a bare drywall repair, or one may leave out demo, disposal or the permit. Put both quotes side by side and compare line by line before you judge the totals.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Call (865) 298-9333, Monday to Saturday, and the crew visits, measures and writes the scope down. There is no obligation.
Get a written, itemized number for your bathroom
Call (865) 298-9333, Monday to Saturday. The crew visits, measures and writes the scope and price down. Free, with no obligation.
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