How to read these ranges
Each range is what we typically see for that project in San Antonio area homes, including labor and the materials most people choose. The low end assumes the room stays in its current layout with standard finishes. The high end assumes upgraded materials, more square footage or some reconfiguration.
Ranges are not quotes. Old houses hide things: rotted subfloor under a tub, cast iron drains that crumble when touched, wiring that has to come up to current code. We look for those risks during the walkthrough and tell you where they could land.
| Project | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodeling | per project | $28,450 to $86,940 |
| Custom Kitchen Cabinets | per kitchen | $18,650 to $54,340 |
| Cabinet Refacing | per kitchen | $8,750 to $23,460 |
| Cabinet Painting | per kitchen | $4,850 to $11,350 |
| Quartz Countertops | per average kitchen | $3,950 to $9,850 |
| Granite Countertops | per average kitchen | $3,350 to $8,950 |
| Quartzite and Porcelain Countertops | per kitchen | $5,170 to $14,630 |
| Kitchen Backsplash Installation | per kitchen | $1,850 to $6,350 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | per island | $5,950 to $21,750 |
| Open-Concept Kitchen Remodel | per project | $34,650 to $98,450 |
| Kitchen Flooring Installation | per typical kitchen | $2,450 to $8,650 |
| Kitchen Lighting Installation | per kitchen | $1,650 to $7,450 |
| Kitchen Sink and Faucet Replacement | faucet only to full sink and faucet | $385 to $4,850 |
| Pantry and Kitchen Storage | per project | $2,870 to $14,650 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | per project | $18,650 to $46,350 |
| Outdoor Kitchen Construction | per project | $14,850 to $62,450 |
| Kitchen Appliance Installation | per project | $385 to $6,870 |
| Butler’s Pantry and Wet Bar | per project | $8,750 to $38,650 |
| Kitchen Soffit Removal | per project | $1,480 to $8,760 |
| Project | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodeling | per project | $14,850 to $48,650 |
| Master Bathroom Remodel | per project | $28,750 to $79,850 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | per project | $11,650 to $27,450 |
| Powder Room Remodel | per project | $4,850 to $16,350 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | per project | $9,850 to $28,650 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | per project | $8,650 to $21,850 |
| Acrylic Bath and Shower Systems | per bath | $3,640 to $11,870 |
| Shower Replacement | per project | $9,850 to $21,450 |
| Bathtub Replacement | per project | $4,870 to $12,650 |
| Freestanding Tub Installation | per project | $6,240 to $17,850 |
| Walk-In Tub Installation | per project | $8,960 to $19,740 |
| Accessible Bathroom Remodel | per project | $16,350 to $42,780 |
| Curbless Shower Installation | per project | $14,670 to $31,250 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | per project | $2,140 to $8,690 |
| Bathroom Countertop Replacement | per vanity | $760 to $4,380 |
| Bathroom Tile Installation | per sq ft, labor and setting materials | $17 to $38 |
| Regrouting and Tile Repair | per project | $385 to $2,940 |
| Shower Pan Replacement | per project | $3,960 to $9,470 |
| Frameless Glass Shower Doors | per enclosure | $1,480 to $4,960 |
| Shower Door Installation | per door | $640 to $2,370 |
| Bathtub Refinishing | per tub | $540 to $1,180 |
| Bathroom Flooring Installation | per bathroom | $2,450 to $7,850 |
| Heated Bathroom Floors | added to a tile floor project | $1,465 to $3,980 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation | per fan | $385 to $2,370 |
| Toilet Replacement | per toilet installed | $465 to $1,385 |
| Leaking Shower Repair | per repair | $685 to $4,960 |
| Jack and Jill Bathroom Remodel | per bathroom | $17,450 to $44,870 |
| Grab Bar Installation | per visit | $195 to $1,265 |
| Bathroom Lighting and Mirrors | per bathroom | $645 to $4,380 |
| Project | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and Bath Design | per design phase | $1,285 to $5,640 |
| Kitchen and Bath Water Damage Repair | per repair | $1,465 to $14,870 |
Where the money goes in a typical remodel
In a kitchen, cabinets usually take the biggest share, followed by labor, countertops, appliances and then everything else. In a bathroom, labor and tile work lead, then the shower or tub system, the vanity and top, and fixtures. Moving a drain in a slab foundation is one of the largest single swings in a San Antonio bathroom budget, which is why we plan around existing plumbing when the layout allows it.
Cost questions
Are the prices in this San Antonio remodel cost guide quotes?
No. They are typical ranges from projects like yours in San Antonio homes. Your actual price depends on the room, what we find behind the walls and the finishes you pick, and it comes in writing after a walkthrough.
What pushes a San Antonio kitchen or bath remodel to the top of the cost range?
Moving plumbing in a slab, relocating walls, custom cabinetry, large format or handmade tile, and premium fixtures. Repairing hidden water damage or old wiring found during demo also adds cost, and we flag that risk during the walkthrough.
How can I keep a remodel near the low end of these typical cost ranges?
Keep the plumbing where it is, reuse a sound layout, choose stock or semi-custom cabinets and standard tile sizes, and make your selections before demo so nothing has to be rushed or reordered.