A 5 × 7 bathroom is one of the most common sizes in older homes and condos: 35 square feet with a 60-inch tub or shower across the back wall and a toilet and vanity squeezed along one side. Heading into 2027, most full remodels of a 5 × 7 bathroom cost about $11,600 to $15,700, with labor making up roughly half of that.
Use the calculator below to estimate your own 5 × 7 remodel, then read on for a labor breakdown, layout tips for a tight room, and ways to save.
5 × 7 bathroom remodel cost calculator
5 × 7 bathroom remodel cost at a glance
These ranges use national average prices for a 35-square-foot full bathroom. They include demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, drywall and paint, fixtures, a new exhaust fan, and permits.
| Project | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Refresh (same layout, swap finishes) | $8,300 – $11,300 |
| Full remodel (new everything, same layout) | $11,600 – $15,700 |
| Gut and redesign (one fixture moved) | $17,100 – $23,200 |
| Budget full remodel | $10,000 – $13,500 |
| Full remodel with prefab walk-in shower | $12,200 – $16,600 |
| Full remodel with tiled walk-in shower | $15,700 – $21,300 |
| High-end with tiled shower, quartz, and new lighting | $25,300 – $34,300 |
That works out to about $240 to $660 per square foot. Location matters too: the same full remodel runs about $14,500 to $19,700 in California and about $10,200 to $13,900 in Alabama. The calculator adjusts for your state.
5 × 7 bathroom remodel labor cost
Labor is the biggest single expense in a 5 × 7 remodel, usually 40% to 65% of the total. On a midrange full remodel, that’s roughly $5,000 to $10,000 in labor, depending on your area and how much tile work you choose.
Here’s how a typical midrange full remodel breaks down:
| Cost category | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Labor, prep, demolition, and permits | $5,400 – $7,300 |
| Tub and shower, installed | $2,400 – $3,200 |
| Toilet, faucets, mirror, and lighting, installed | $1,700 – $2,400 |
| Vanity and countertop, installed | $1,300 – $1,700 |
| Exhaust fan, installed | $500 – $700 |
| Flooring, installed | $400 – $500 |
Most of that labor comes from a handful of trades:
- Demolition and disposal: Removing the old tub, tile, vanity, and toilet, usually in a day or two.
- Plumbing: Replacing the tub or shower valve, drain connections, and supply lines for the toilet and sink.
- Electrical: Updating outlets to GFCI protection, the exhaust fan, and lighting.
- Tile setting: The floor, the tub or shower surround, and any wainscot. Tile is often the most time-consuming part of a small bathroom.
- Drywall, paint, and finish carpentry: Moisture-resistant board, paint, trim, and accessories.
- General contractor: Scheduling the trades, ordering materials, pulling permits, and managing inspections.
Doing the demolition and painting yourself can bring a full remodel down to about $9,800 to $13,200. Leave plumbing, electrical, and shower waterproofing to licensed pros.
Making a 5 × 7 layout work
In a 5 × 7 bathroom, the tub or shower usually takes the full 5-foot back wall, leaving about 4½ feet of wall for the toilet and vanity. That doesn’t leave much room, so small choices matter.
- Pick a 24- to 30-inch vanity. Most codes require at least 15 inches from the center of the toilet to the nearest fixture or wall, so a wide vanity may not fit next to the toilet.
- Consider a wall-mounted vanity to show more floor and make the room feel larger.
- Swap the door. A pocket door or an outswing door can free up the space an inswing door blocks.
- Use glass instead of a curtain. A clear tub screen or sliding door keeps sightlines open. See our shower door cost calculator.
- Add recessed storage. A shower niche and a recessed medicine cabinet add storage without stealing floor space.
Tub or walk-in shower in a 5 × 7 bathroom?
Keeping a tub/shower combo is the least expensive choice and keeps a bathtub in the home for resale. A prefab walk-in shower in the same 60-inch space adds only a few hundred dollars. A tiled walk-in shower with glass adds about $4,000 to $5,000 but makes the room feel bigger. Compare options with our walk-in shower and bathtub replacement calculators.
Ways to save on a 5 × 7 remodel
- Keep the toilet, sink, and tub where they are. Moving a fixture adds about $2,500.
- Choose a tub/shower combo or prefab shower instead of a custom tiled shower.
- Tile the floor and shower, and paint the other walls.
- Buy a stock vanity and spend a little more on the faucet and shower valve.
- Reglaze a sound tub instead of replacing it. See our bathtub refinishing cost calculator.
- Get three written quotes that list materials, labor, permits, and cleanup.
For more ideas, see our small bathroom remodel cost guide, compare the next sizes up in our 5 × 8 and 5 × 10 guides, or estimate tile with our tile calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to remodel a 5 × 7 bathroom?
Most full remodels of a 5 × 7 bathroom cost about $11,600 to $15,700 at national average prices with midrange finishes. A cosmetic refresh runs about $8,300 to $11,300, and a gut remodel with a moved fixture runs about $17,100 to $23,200.
How much is labor for a 5 × 7 bathroom remodel?
Labor typically makes up 40% to 65% of the total, or roughly $5,000 to $10,000 on a midrange full remodel. The general labor, prep, demolition, and permits alone run about $5,400 to $7,300, with more labor built into installing the tub, tile, vanity, and fixtures.
How much does a 5 × 7 bathroom remodel cost per square foot?
About $240 to $660 per square foot, depending on scope and finishes. A midrange full remodel works out to roughly $330 to $450 per square foot.
Can a 5 × 7 bathroom have a walk-in shower?
Yes. A 60-inch walk-in shower can replace the tub in the same spot. A prefab walk-in shower keeps a full remodel at about $12,200 to $16,600, while a tiled walk-in shower with glass raises it to about $15,700 to $21,300.
How long does it take to remodel a 5 × 7 bathroom?
A refresh usually takes one to two weeks. A full remodel typically takes three to five weeks, depending on tile work, inspections, and special-order items like a glass shower door.
Estimates are national average installed costs for 2027 planning and are not quotes. See our disclaimer and affiliate disclosure.
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