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How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Hickory, NC?

Regionally adjustedUpdated Prices checked October 20262 sources

In Hickory, a bathroom remodel typically runs $6,520 to $17,300, about $11,910 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the South Atlantic factor of 0.98 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Adjusted for the South Atlantic region

Low
$6,520
Typical
$11,910
High
$17,300

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Bathroom remodel cost in Hickory, NC

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

Bathroom remodel cost in Hickory, NC
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
South Atlantic estimate$6,520$11,910$17,300National range × 0.98: the South Atlantic / national cost ratio for “Bath Remodel | Midrange” ($25,609 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 Hickory

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 Hickory’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 Hickory

The top 3 of 51 bathroom remodelers we rank for Hickory, NC, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Carolina Custom Tub and Shower
    CR Score 624.8from 57 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Wize Home Services
    CR Score 594.7from 194 Google reviews
  3. #3
    True Vision Tile LLC
    CR Score 585.0from 14 Google reviews

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Bathroom remodel cost in Hickory: questions

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Hickory, NC?

In Hickory, a bathroom remodel typically runs $6,520 to $17,300, about $11,910 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the South Atlantic factor of 0.98 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Why is the Hickory price different from the national price?

The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts the “Bath Remodel | Midrange” project at $25,609 in the South Atlantic division against $26,138 nationally, a factor of 0.98. We apply that factor to the national range. It is a division-level adjustment, not a Hickory price survey.

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

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

We rank 51 bathroom remodelers for Hickory, NC 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, South Atlantic division · checked October 2026Used for: Regional factor 0.98 for “Bath Remodel | Midrange”.
These are published estimates with a documented regional adjustment, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $6,520 to $17,300. Editorial policy

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