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How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Evanston, IL?

Regionally adjustedUpdated Prices checked October 20262 sources

In Evanston, a bathroom remodel typically runs $6,340 to $16,830, about $11,580 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the East North Central factor of 0.95 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Adjusted for the East North Central region

Low
$6,340
Typical
$11,580
High
$16,830

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Bathroom remodel cost in Evanston, IL

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

Bathroom remodel cost in Evanston, IL
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
East North Central estimate$6,340$11,580$16,830National range × 0.95: the East North Central / national cost ratio for “Bath Remodel | Midrange” ($24,910 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 Evanston

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 Evanston’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 Evanston

The top 3 of 913 bathroom remodelers we rank for Evanston, IL, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Cutting Edge Refinishing
    CR Score 624.8from 344 Google reviews
  2. #2
    REFINISHING PROS - Bathtub And Tile
    CR Score 615.0from 133 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Bathrooms by J. Blanton
    CR Score 605.0from 87 Google reviews

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Bathroom remodel cost in Evanston: questions

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Evanston, IL?

In Evanston, a bathroom remodel typically runs $6,340 to $16,830, about $11,580 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the East North Central factor of 0.95 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Why is the Evanston price different from the national price?

The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts the “Bath Remodel | Midrange” project at $24,910 in the East North Central division against $26,138 nationally, a factor of 0.95. We apply that factor to the national range. It is a division-level adjustment, not a Evanston price survey.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Evanston?

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

We rank 913 bathroom remodelers for Evanston, IL 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, East North Central division · checked October 2026Used for: Regional factor 0.95 for “Bath Remodel | Midrange”.
These are published estimates with a documented regional adjustment, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $6,340 to $16,830. Editorial policy

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