One Day Bathroom Remodel Cost
One-day bathroom remodels cost $5,000–$15,000 through companies like Bath Fitter and Re-Bath. Here’s what’s included and what’s not.
What a One-Day Remodel Actually Includes
One-day bathroom remodels are acrylic overlay systems. Companies like Bath Fitter, Re-Bath, and Luxury Bath install custom-molded acrylic panels directly over your existing tub, walls, and fixtures. The “one day” claim is accurate for the installation itself, but the pre-sale consultation and custom manufacturing add 4–6 weeks of lead time.
Cost ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on scope. A tub-only overlay runs $3,000–$5,000. A full tub/shower surround with wall panels is $5,000–$10,000. Adding a vanity, toilet, and flooring pushes to $10,000–$15,000+. These are premium prices for convenience—a traditional remodel covering the same scope runs 20–40% less but takes 2–4 weeks.
What’s NOT included: plumbing layout changes, structural repair, electrical work, mold remediation, or tile removal. If your bathroom needs any of these, a one-day remodel isn’t the right solution. These companies are installing a shell over existing surfaces, not doing a renovation.
| Scope | Low End | Average | High End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tub-only acrylic overlay | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Tub + shower surround panels | $5,000 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Full one-day remodel (tub/walls/vanity/toilet) | $10,000 | $12,500 | $15,000 |
| One-day tub-to-shower conversion | $5,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Traditional full remodel (for comparison) | $13,645 | $17,954 | $22,263 |
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