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How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Des Moines, IA?

Regionally adjustedUpdated Prices checked October 20262 sources

In Des Moines, a bathroom remodel typically runs $6,840 to $18,160, about $12,500 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the West North Central factor of 1.03 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Adjusted for the West North Central region

Low
$6,840
Typical
$12,500
High
$18,160

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Bathroom remodel cost in Des Moines, IA

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Bathroom remodel cost in Des Moines, IA
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
West North Central estimate$6,840$12,500$18,160National range × 1.03: the West North Central / national cost ratio for “Bath Remodel | Midrange” ($26,879 vs $26,138) in the 2025 Cost vs. Value ReportOctober 2026
US national range$6,651$12,153$17,660Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of a bathroom remodel

  1. Size and type of bathroom

    A powder room costs far less than a primary bath.

  2. Finish quality

    Tile, flooring and countertop choices move the total most.

  3. Moving plumbing

    Relocating a toilet, shower or vanity adds plumbing and permit costs.

  4. Labor

    Labor can be about 40% to 65% of the total.

  5. Location

    Labor and material prices vary by state and metro.

Permits and what's included in Des Moines

Permit note

Permit fees usually run $100 to $1,000, and moving pipes or walls nearly always requires one.

Rules are set locally; confirm with Des Moines’s building department.

What’s usually included

  • Demolition and disposal
  • Fixtures, tile and vanity in the agreed scope
  • Plumbing and electrical connections
  • Installation labor

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

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Top-ranked bathroom remodelers in Des Moines

The top 3 of 111 bathroom remodelers we rank for Des Moines, IA, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    CR Score 624.9from 5,373 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Flooring America - Clive
    CR Score 604.9from 641 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Bath Fitter
    CR Score 594.7from 191 Google reviews

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Bathroom remodel cost in Des Moines: questions

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Des Moines, IA?

In Des Moines, a bathroom remodel typically runs $6,840 to $18,160, about $12,500 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the West North Central factor of 1.03 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Why is the Des Moines price different from the national price?

The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts the “Bath Remodel | Midrange” project at $26,879 in the West North Central division against $26,138 nationally, a factor of 1.03. We apply that factor to the national range. It is a division-level adjustment, not a Des Moines price survey.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Des Moines?

Permit fees usually run $100 to $1,000, and moving pipes or walls nearly always requires one. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Des Moines’s building department.

What affects the cost of a bathroom remodel?

Size and type of bathroom: a powder room costs far less than a primary bath. Finish quality: tile, flooring and countertop choices move the total most. Moving plumbing: relocating a toilet, shower or vanity adds plumbing and permit costs. Labor: labor can be about 40% to 65% of the total.

How many bathroom remodelers serve Des Moines?

We rank 111 bathroom remodelers for Des Moines, IA by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

What is usually included in the price?

Demolition and disposal; Fixtures, tile and vanity in the agreed scope; Plumbing and electrical connections; Installation labor. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Bathroom remodel cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; permit.
  2. Journal of Light Construction: 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: Bath Remodel, Midrange · page updated 2025 · checked October 2026Used for: Regional adjustment ratio.
  3. Journal of Light Construction: 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, West North Central division · checked October 2026Used for: Regional factor 1.03 for “Bath Remodel | Midrange”.
These are published estimates with a documented regional adjustment, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $6,840 to $18,160. Editorial policy

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