Bathroom remodeling

Bathroom Remodel Estimate Template (Free)

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Short answer

A bathroom remodel estimate needs demo and disposal, plumbing and electrical rough-in with licensing noted, substrate and a named waterproofing system, tile by area and pattern, fixtures and finishes quoted as stated allowances rather than fixed prices, subcontractor lines, permit and inspections at cost, an as-found rate for rot or framing, a progress-draw schedule, and a written exclusions list. Copy the template below, or use software that saves those rates and bills the draws.

What belongs on the estimate

  • Business name, license number, contact info
  • Customer name, property address, phone
  • Scope by phase — demo, rough-in, substrate, tile, finish
  • Waterproofing system named
  • Allowances — vanity, tile, fixtures, lighting
  • Subcontractors — plumbing, electrical, glass
  • Permit and inspections at cost
  • As-found rate for rot and framing
  • Draw schedule and exclusions

The template

[Your Business Name] · License #________
[Phone] · [Email]

Estimate #____        Date: __________
Prepared For: [Customer Name]   Phone: __________
Property: _____________________________________
Bathroom: ____ sq ft   Type: [full / 3/4 / half]

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Description                              Amount
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Protection + containment                 $______
Demo + disposal                          $______
Plumbing rough-in (licensed sub)         $______
Electrical rough-in (licensed sub)       $______
Exhaust fan + duct to exterior           $______
Framing / blocking / niche framing       $______
Backer board + substrate                 $______
Waterproofing [system] — ___ sq ft       $______
Shower pan + drain                       $______
Tile — floor ___ sq ft, walls ___ sq ft  $______
Grout, sealing + caulk                   $______
Drywall, tape + paint                    $______
Vanity install (ALLOWANCE $____)         $______
Countertop + sink (ALLOWANCE $____)      $______
Toilet (ALLOWANCE $____)                 $______
Faucets + trim (ALLOWANCE $____)         $______
Lighting + mirror (ALLOWANCE $____)      $______
Shower glass (sub / ALLOWANCE $____)     $______
Accessories, hooks, bars                 $______
Permit + inspections (at cost)           $______
AS-FOUND (photo approval required):
   Subfloor / joist repair — $___ /sq ft $______
   Framing repair — $___ each            $______
   Hidden plumbing correction — $___ /hr $______
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Subtotal                                 $______
Tax (if applicable)                      $______
Estimate Total                           $______

DRAW SCHEDULE
  ___% deposit at signing                 $______
  ___% at rough-in inspection passed      $______
  ___% at tile complete                   $______
  Balance at final walkthrough            $______

NOT INCLUDED: structural or load-bearing alteration,
whole-house plumbing/electrical upgrades, mold
remediation beyond stated scope, window replacement,
HVAC modification, asbestos or lead abatement.
Allowance overages billed at cost + ___%.

Allowances are the whole peace treaty

A customer will keep shopping vanities for a month after signing, guaranteed. Allowances turn that from a fight into simple arithmetic — they upgrade, you bill the difference, and nobody feels ambushed by it.

State the overage handling explicitly, including any handling percentage you charge.

Vent the fan outside, and say so

Bath fans terminating in an attic are more common than you’d hope, and they cause the mold you’ll end up getting blamed for. Put “ducted to exterior” on the estimate — it’s a small line that signals competence and heads off a real problem.

Draws at milestones, not dates

Rough-in inspection passed. Tile complete. These are verifiable events, not calendar days — material delays and inspection scheduling are outside your control, and a date-based schedule just turns those delays into payment disputes.

Skipping the copy-paste

Software with your phase rates, allowances, and as-found lines already saved builds this estimate and schedules every draw off the same job record.

Frequently asked questions

Why use allowances for fixtures?

Because customers keep shopping after they sign, and vanities, tile, and faucets range enormously. A stated allowance means an upgrade is a documented difference billed at cost, not a renegotiation of your whole contract.

How should draws be structured on a bathroom?

A deposit at signing, a draw at rough-in inspection, a draw at tile complete, and a small balance at final walkthrough. Bathrooms are two to four weeks of work with material bought up front — one payment at the end means financing the entire project yourself.

What must be in the exclusions?

Structural alteration, moving load-bearing walls, whole-house plumbing or electrical upgrades, mold remediation beyond a stated scope, and anything behind walls that isn't the as-found rate. Bathrooms hide more surprises per square foot than any other room.

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