How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Anne Arundel County?

A full bathroom remodel in the same footprint with a new tiled shower typically costs $15,000 to $30,000 installed by PRG in Anne Arundel County. A cosmetic refresh that keeps the tub or shower starts around $5,000; a layout change or master bath with relocated plumbing reaches $90,000. The bathroom remodel cost guide breaks down each tier.

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Anne Arundel County?

Not for a cosmetic refresh (vanity, toilet, fixtures, paint). Yes once plumbing is relocated, a circuit is added or moved, or framing changes. The building permit fee for this scope is typically $75–$300, and homes inside Annapolis city limits file with the City of Annapolis rather than the county. PRG pulls the permit either way.

How long does a bathroom remodel take in Anne Arundel County?

Most full bathroom remodels take 2 to 6 weeks from demolition to final walk-through, depending on the tile work and material lead times. When the scope needs a permit, allow 1–2 weeks for the county to approve simple single-trade work before demolition starts.

Which Anne Arundel County towns does PRG remodel bathrooms in?

The whole county. PRG is based in Gambrills, and even Hanover, Glen Burnie and Laurel are roughly 15–20 minutes away. The towns with their own bathroom remodeling pages are listed on this page.

Bathroom Remodeling in Anne Arundel County, MD

PRG Home Improvement remodels bathrooms across Anne Arundel County from its base in Gambrills (MHIC #113057). A full remodel in the same footprint with a new tiled shower typically costs $15,000 to $30,000; a cosmetic refresh starts around $5,000. The owner scopes every job, and PRG pulls the county permit and schedules each inspection.

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Bathroom Remodeling Projects in Anne Arundel County

Walk-in jetted tub with sage green tile surround, pebble floor, and grab bars after accessible bathroom remodel in Severn MD — Accessible Walk-In Tub Bathroom Remodel in Severn MD · Severn, MD

Walk-in shower with vertical stacked blue tile, frameless glass, and patterned floor tile after bathroom remodel in Severn MD — Coastal Blue Walk-In Shower Remodel in Severn MD · Severn, MD

Custom towel tower in remodeled master bathroom in Gambrills Maryland — Gambrills Master Bath Oasis · Gambrills, MD

What Anne Arundel County Bathrooms Usually Need, Era by Era

The county was built in waves, and each wave remodels differently. The 1960s–1990s planned communities — Crofton's colonials and split-foyers, Severna Park's Benfield and Shipley's Choice, Pasadena's Lake Shore and Green Haven — still have many original bathrooms, and they are the county's most common renovation candidates. The framing is solid, so the budget goes into the shower, the waterproofing and the finishes rather than repairs.

Post-war Glen Burnie is the exception: in 1940s–1960s row houses and ranchers, bathroom demolition can uncover knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing or asbestos that has to be dealt with before tile goes up, and the quote allows for it. At the other end, the NVHomes and Ryan Homes communities in Odenton (Piney Orchard, Seven Oaks) and the newer Hanover communities are structurally new but builder-grade, and the usual first project is replacing the builder tub/shower with a real walk-in shower.

On the larger rural lots around Gambrills, Crownsville and Davidsonville, well and septic systems change how drain locations and water pressure are planned, which matters as soon as a bathroom layout moves.

Anne Arundel County Bathroom Permits

Bathroom permits run through the Anne Arundel County Office of Inspections and Permits. Simple single-trade bathroom work typically approves in 1–2 weeks; the building permit fee for this scope is $75–$300. One wrinkle: homes inside Annapolis city limits file with the City of Annapolis instead of the county — same rules about what needs a permit, different reviewers. The full process is in our Anne Arundel County permit guide.

Interior bathroom work does not go through HOA architectural review, so a Crofton or Piney Orchard bathroom needs only the county permit. Condominium associations are the exception and may require notice for work that touches the building plumbing risers.

How PRG Builds the Shower

Cement board alone is not waterproof, and a shower that relies on it eventually leaks into the framing. Every tiled shower PRG builds gets a bonded waterproofing membrane — Schluter, Wedi or GoBoard — and it is included at the typical tier rather than sold as an upgrade. Our shower waterproofing comparison explains the difference, and shower waterproofing in Gambrills covers the work on its own.

Bathroom Remodeling Cost in Anne Arundel County

PRG's installed prices, the same tiers as the cost guide.

Bathroom Remodeling price tiers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Tier	Project	Installed cost
Low	Cosmetic refresh, same footprint, tub or shower keptNew vanity, top and faucet, toilet, lighting, mirror, accessories and paint; the tub or shower surround stays or is resurfaced.	$5,000–$12,000
Typical	Full remodel in the same footprint with a new tile shower or tubEverything removed to the studs where the shower is, a new tiled shower or tub-shower with bonded waterproofing, tile floor, new vanity, fixtures, lighting and exhaust.	$15,000–$30,000
High	Layout change or master bath with relocated plumbing and premium finishesWalls, drains or the toilet move; a curbless or large custom shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, heated floor, frameless glass and new circuits.	$35,000–$90,000

Permit Office and Inspections

Anne Arundel County Office of Inspections and Permits

Building permit fee: $75–$300

A cosmetic refresh (vanity, toilet, fixtures, paint) does not normally need a permit.
Relocating plumbing, adding or moving a circuit, or changing framing requires a permit with plumbing and electrical sub-permits as applicable.
Replacing a tub or shower valve in place is usually done under the plumbing sub-permit when the walls are open.

Plumbing rough-in. When drains or supplies move: the inspector checks the new piping, venting and the shower pan test before waterproofing and tile cover it.
Electrical rough-in. When circuits are added or moved: wiring for lighting, heated floor, fan and GFCI-protected outlets, inspected before drywall.
Framing inspection. Only when walls, doors or windows change.
Final inspection. Fixtures connected, GFCI and fan operation, and the finished work matching the permit.

Bathroom Remodeling by Town

Each town page covers its own neighborhoods, housing stock and local projects.

Bathroom Remodeling in Anne Arundel County: FAQ

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Anne Arundel County?: A full bathroom remodel in the same footprint with a new tiled shower typically costs $15,000 to $30,000 installed by PRG in Anne Arundel County. A cosmetic refresh that keeps the tub or shower starts around $5,000; a layout change or master bath with relocated plumbing reaches $90,000. The bathroom remodel cost guide breaks down each tier.
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Anne Arundel County?: Not for a cosmetic refresh (vanity, toilet, fixtures, paint). Yes once plumbing is relocated, a circuit is added or moved, or framing changes. The building permit fee for this scope is typically $75–$300, and homes inside Annapolis city limits file with the City of Annapolis rather than the county. PRG pulls the permit either way.
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Anne Arundel County?: Most full bathroom remodels take 2 to 6 weeks from demolition to final walk-through, depending on the tile work and material lead times. When the scope needs a permit, allow 1–2 weeks for the county to approve simple single-trade work before demolition starts.
Which Anne Arundel County towns does PRG remodel bathrooms in?: The whole county. PRG is based in Gambrills, and even Hanover, Glen Burnie and Laurel are roughly 15–20 minutes away. The towns with their own bathroom remodeling pages are listed on this page.

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Anton Sergeev — Owner & Lead Craftsman

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