How much does it cost to gut a small bathroom?

For a standard 5'×8' bathroom, a full gut renovation typically runs $6,000–$16,000 nationally on the low end, with larger or higher-end projects reaching $25,000 or more.

How does this compare to your real DFW pricing?

A full gut-and-replace generally falls in our $12,000–$30,000 standard full remodel tier, with DFW cost per square foot typically running $70–$250. A larger or higher-end gut with a layout change moves into the $25,000–$80,000+ master tier.

How Much Does It Cost to Rip Out and Replace a Bathroom?

Short answer

A full gut-and-replace of a standard bathroom typically runs $13,000–$28,000 nationally, including demolition, disposal, waterproofing, new tile, fixtures, vanity, and toilet. That range lines up closely with our own real $12,000–$30,000 standard full remodel tier for DFW homeowners.

What "rip out and replace" actually includes

This is a full gut, not a refresh: everything comes out down to the studs and subfloor, then goes back new. A complete estimate covers:

Demolition and disposal of the old tub, tile, vanity, and toilet
Rough and finish plumbing
Electrical work, including any new lighting or outlets
Waterproofing membrane and cement backer board before any tile goes up
New tile, fixtures, vanity, and toilet

Demolition alone

Demolition by itself typically runs a few hundred dollars up to around $3,500, depending on the bathroom's size and how much has to come out — a full gut to the studs costs more than removing just a vanity and toilet. For a standard 5'×8' bathroom, a complete gut renovation nationally lands around $6,000–$16,000 on the low end, with larger or higher-end projects reaching $25,000 or more.

What pushes it toward the top of the range

Moving plumbing lines instead of replacing fixtures in place
Upgrading the electrical panel or adding circuits
Structural repairs discovered once the walls are opened
Custom vanities, premium tile, or luxury fixtures instead of stock materials

See what typically drives the total cost of a bathroom remodel for the full breakdown by trade.

Our real DFW pricing

A standard full remodel — new tile, vanity, tub or shower, flooring, and fixtures for a hall or guest bath — runs $12,000–$30,000 with us, and DFW cost per square foot typically runs $70–$250. A larger or higher-end gut with a layout change moves into the $25,000–$80,000+ master tier. Every project gets a free, written, line-item estimate — not a rule of thumb — before anything is torn out.

Considering a full gut renovation?

We'll walk your bathroom and give you a real, line-item number for a complete rip-out and replace — no guesswork. Learn more about our full bathroom remodels.

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