Full bathroom remodel
or shower-only?
Consider a full remodel when several parts of the room need to work better together. A shower-only project is worth discussing when the shower is the main problem and you want to keep the rest of the bathroom.
What changes with each scope?
Decide what you want to keep before comparing proposals. A new shower does not automatically include a new vanity, floor or lighting. A full remodel also needs an agreed list of work; the name alone does not define what is included.
| Decision | Full bathroom remodel | Shower-only project |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | The shower or tub, vanity, flooring and finishes considered together. | The shower area, with the surrounding room retained where feasible. |
| Layout | Discuss both keeping the layout and changing it. | Discuss shower access, size and how the new work meets existing finishes. |
| Budget | Mitra’s typical full remodel is $12,000 to $38,000 or more. | A shower remodel starts at $6,000 and a tub-to-shower conversion at $7,000, each priced for its own scope. |
| Schedule | Typically 1–3 weeks on site, with planning and material preparation beforehand. | Confirm a project-specific schedule; a smaller scope does not establish an automatic completion date. |
Start with three lists.
Separate the changes you need from those you would enjoy. This helps explain your priorities without choosing every finish first.
- Keep: the vanity, tub, flooring or other parts that already work for you.
- Change: the shower entry, storage, layout or finishes that cause frustration.
- Discuss: choices you are unsure about, such as replacing the tub or moving the vanity.
Look closely at the edges of the work.
When a new shower meets an existing floor or wall, ask which adjacent finishes need to be disturbed and how they will be finished. Keeping an item on your wish list does not guarantee it can remain untouched.
If you are considering a larger remodel later, say so now. Ask whether the first project would limit later choices or require work to be repeated.
Compare written scopes, not just totals.
Ask each proposal to identify the areas included, materials and fixtures, what stays, and what is excluded. Discuss who supplies each item and how changes or unexpected conditions will be addressed. Those details belong in the agreement for your project.
Mitra’s typical range is a planning reference for a complete remodel, not a Sacramento market average or a fixed price for every bathroom. Read more about the process and pricing.
Not sure which project fits?
Describe the room and what you want to change. You do not need a finished design to start the conversation.
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