Bathroom Remodeling in Maryland

A bathroom remodel is one of the highest-ROI home improvements you can make. PRG handles everything from straightforward fixture upgrades to full gut renovations with layout changes, custom tile work, and accessibility modifications.

What Bathroom Remodeling Services Does PRG Offer?

• Full gut renovations with new layouts, plumbing, and electrical
• Shower and tub replacements including walk-in and curbless showers
• Vanity, countertop, and cabinetry installation
• Custom tile work for floors, walls, and shower surrounds
• Aging-in-place modifications including grab bars and wider doorways
• Ventilation and moisture management upgrades

How Does PRG Handle a Bathroom Remodeling Project?

We start with a free in-home consultation to discuss your goals and assess existing plumbing, electrical, and structural conditions. You receive a detailed line-item estimate before any work begins. We handle all permits, coordinate plumbing and electrical trades, and manage the project from demolition through final inspection.

How Much Does Bathroom Remodeling Cost in Maryland?

Bathroom remodel costs in Anne Arundel and Howard County run $5,000–$12,000 for a cosmetic refresh (new vanity, fixtures, paint, mirror), $15,000–$30,000 for a standard remodel with new tile and updated plumbing, and $35,000–$60,000+ for a full gut renovation with layout changes, custom tile, and premium fixtures in 2026. By room, a full hall bath runs $14,000–$22,000 and a master bath $25,000–$45,000. Add-ons inside a remodel: heated floors ($1,500–$3,000), tub-to-shower conversion ($2,000–$5,000; $3,500–$14,000 as a standalone project), frameless glass enclosure ($800–$1,800), accessibility features ($2,000–$5,000). Bonded waterproofing (Schluter KERDI-BOARD, Wedi, GoBoard, Laticrete HYDRO BAN) adds cost but prevents the leaks that plague cheaper builds in this humidity.

Full breakdown by scope, what a quote includes, and county permit costs: Bathroom Remodel Cost in Maryland (Contractor Prices).

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Bathroom Remodeling Cost by Scope in Anne Arundel & Howard County, MD

PRG's installed 2026 price ranges for Anne Arundel & Howard County (labor and standard materials, final pricing after a site visit), last updated September 15, 2026 in PRG's Maryland cost guides.

Full breakdowns, per-square-foot math and line-item pricing: bathroom remodeling cost guide .

How Long Does Bathroom Remodeling Take?

Most bathroom remodels take 3–6 weeks of active work: a straightforward update runs 3–4 weeks, while full gut renovations run 5–8 weeks. Add 2–3 weeks up front for permits when plumbing moves or new circuits are added, plus tile and vanity lead times of 2–4 weeks that we order before demolition so the job never stalls mid-build.

What Should Maryland Homeowners Know About Bathroom Remodeling?

Maryland's humidity (64–75% annual average) makes ventilation and waterproofing the make-or-break detail on bathroom remodels. We size exhaust fans to room volume (minimum 1 CFM per square foot), vent them outside (never into the attic), and use bonded waterproofing membranes — Schluter KERDI-BOARD, Wedi, GoBoard, or Laticrete HYDRO BAN Board — behind every wet wall and shower pan, flood-tested for 24 hours before tile. Cement board alone is not waterproof. Most permits go through Anne Arundel County Office of Inspections and Permits or Howard County DILP, depending on jurisdiction; cosmetic work is exempt but any plumbing relocation or new electrical circuit needs a permit and inspection.

How PRG Waterproofs a Tile Shower in Maryland (Bonded Foam-Board System)

The 7-step bonded waterproofing sequence PRG Home Improvement LLC uses on every tiled shower in Anne Arundel and Howard County: one continuous ANSI A118.10 envelope from wall to pan to curb to drain, flood-tested before a single tile goes on.

1. Demolish to the studs and correct the framing. Remove tile, backer and any old pan down to bare framing. Plumb and flat the studs to within 1/8 inch over 8 feet, and add solid blocking for the niche, the grab-bar locations and the curb before anything else goes in.
2. Set a bonded-flange drain and a pre-sloped pan. Install the drain that belongs to the board system (KERDI-DRAIN, Wedi, or the GoBoard or Laticrete equivalent) and build the pan to a 1/4-inch-per-foot slope toward it, the minimum IRC P2709 requires for a shower receptor. When plumbing moves, this is the rough-in the county plumbing inspector signs off on.
3. Hang the waterproof foam board on walls, pan and curb. Fasten Schluter KERDI-BOARD, Wedi, GoBoard, or Laticrete HYDRO BAN Board per the manufacturer schedule with the system washers, staggering joints. These boards are the waterproofing layer themselves (ANSI A118.10 bonded membranes), unlike cement board, which is not waterproof.
4. Seal every seam, corner and fastener. Tape each board joint with the manufacturer band set in thinset or system sealant, use pre-formed inside and outside corners rather than folded cuts, and cover every fastener head. This is where 90% of shower failures start, so it gets photographed before the next step.
5. Tie pan, walls, curb and drain into one envelope. Band the pan-to-wall and curb transitions with the 2-inch overlap the manufacturers specify, bond the wall membrane mechanically into the drain flange, and seal the valve, shower-arm and any body-spray penetrations with the system sealant, one manufacturer end to end so one warranty covers the whole assembly.
6. Flood-test for 24 hours before tile. Plug the drain, fill the pan to the top of the curb and leave it 24 hours. Any drop in water level means a leak that is still fixable; after tile it is not. The homeowner sees the full test with every joint exposed.
7. Tile, grout and silicone the changes of plane. Set tile with the thinset the board maker specifies (unmodified over KERDI unless using Schluter SET or ALL-SET), grout, and use 100% silicone rather than grout at every wall-to-wall, wall-to-floor and wall-to-curb joint per TCNA EJ171 movement-joint guidance.

Bathroom Remodeling FAQ

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Maryland?

In Anne Arundel and Howard County a bathroom remodel runs $5,000–$12,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $15,000–$30,000 for a standard remodel with new tile and fixtures, and $35,000–$60,000+ for a full gut renovation with layout changes. By room, a full hall bath runs $14,000–$22,000 and a master bath $25,000–$45,000 in 2026. See the full Maryland bathroom cost breakdown.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

Most bathroom remodels in Anne Arundel and Howard County take 3–6 weeks of active work. A same-layout update with new tile, vanity and fixtures runs 3–4 weeks; a full gut renovation with moved plumbing runs 5–8 weeks. Add 1–3 weeks up front for the county permit when plumbing or circuits move, plus 2–4 weeks of tile and vanity lead time PRG orders before demolition. Read the timeline guide.

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

Yes when plumbing moves, a new circuit is added, or walls change; no for cosmetic work such as a new vanity in the same spot, tile on existing surfaces, or paint. Anne Arundel County Inspections and Permits typically approves a single-trade bathroom permit in 1–2 weeks; Howard County DILP takes 2–4 weeks. PRG files the permit under MHIC #113057 and schedules every inspection.

What waterproofing does PRG use behind shower tile?

PRG builds every tiled shower in Anne Arundel and Howard County on a bonded foam-board system, Schluter KERDI-BOARD as the default, with Wedi, GoBoard or Laticrete HYDRO BAN Board when the job calls for it. Seams are banded, the pan ties into a bonded-flange drain, and the assembly is flood-tested for 24 hours before tile. Cement board alone is not waterproof and PRG does not use it as a membrane.

How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Maryland?

A standalone tub-to-shower conversion in Anne Arundel or Howard County costs $3,500–$14,000 in 2026: a prefab acrylic shower at the low end, a custom tile walk-in or curbless shower with a linear drain at the top. Done inside a full bathroom remodel the conversion adds $2,000–$5,000 to the remodel price. See conversion prices by shower type.

Should I choose a bathtub or a walk-in shower?

Keep at least one tub in the house for resale and for bathing children, then choose by room. In Anne Arundel and Howard County most master baths PRG remodels get a walk-in or curbless shower, while hall and guest baths usually keep a standard 60-inch tub-shower combination. A curbless shower with a linear drain also covers aging-in-place needs without a later retrofit.

Can you make my bathroom accessible for aging in place?

Yes. PRG builds curbless roll-in showers, installs grab bars on solid blocking, comfort-height toilets, 32–36 inch doorways, slip-resistant matte porcelain floors and handheld shower heads on slide bars. Planned into a standard remodel these features add roughly $2,000–$5,000 in Anne Arundel and Howard County, far less than retrofitting a finished bathroom later.