How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Winston-Salem, NC?
These are the ranges Forsyth County homeowners are being quoted in 2026. The spread is wide because the scope varies more than any other room in the house.
$6,500 – $34,000Typical single-bathroom range. Primary suites and high-end finishes run above it.
Winston-Salem bathroom remodel, typical 2026 cost
| Scope | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh - paint, vanity, fixtures, floor | $6,500-12,000 | Nothing moves, nothing opens |
| Full gut, same layout, tub replaced | $14,000-24,000 | The most common job here |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $9,000-18,000 | Cheaper if the drain stays put |
| Full gut with layout change | $19,000-34,000 | Cast iron drains push the top end |
| Primary suite, mid to high finish | $28,000-55,000 | Double vanity, tiled shower, often a freestanding tub |
| Powder room | $4,000-9,000 | No shower or tub to waterproof |
The older-house surcharges
What gets added when the wall comes off
| Finding | Typical add | How common in pre-1950 stock |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanized supply pipe replaced | $1,800-4,500 | Very common |
| Rotted subfloor at the toilet flange | $600-2,200 | Common |
| Cast iron drain cut and transitioned | $900-2,800 | Common if layout changes |
| Knob-and-tube wiring found in the wall | $700-2,500 | Occasional |
| Asbestos floor tile or mastic abatement | $800-2,500 | Occasional |
North Carolina requires a general contractor licence for projects of $40,000 or more; below that threshold the licence is not mandated by the state.Source: North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
How to compare three quotes that look different
The single most useful thing you can do is make everyone quote the same allowances. If contractor A assumed a $600 vanity and contractor B assumed a $1,800 one, the difference in their totals tells you nothing about either of them.
- Set the allowances yourself: tile per square foot, vanity, faucet, toilet, shower glass. Give the same numbers to everyone.
- Ask each one what they have assumed about the plumbing behind the wall, and get the answer in writing.
- Ask what is excluded. The exclusions list tells you more about a contractor than the price does.
- Check whether the quote includes the permit and the final inspection.
- Ask for the payment schedule. A large deposit before any material is on site is worth questioning.
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