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How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Regionally adjustedUpdated Prices checked October 20262 sources

In Wilkes-Barre, a bathroom remodel typically runs $7,670 to $20,380, about $14,020 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the Middle Atlantic factor of 1.15 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Adjusted for the Middle Atlantic region

Low
$7,670
Typical
$14,020
High
$20,380

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Bathroom remodel cost in Wilkes-Barre, PA

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

Bathroom remodel cost in Wilkes-Barre, PA
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Middle Atlantic estimate$7,670$14,020$20,380National range × 1.15: the Middle Atlantic / national cost ratio for “Bath Remodel | Midrange” ($30,158 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 Wilkes-Barre

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 Wilkes-Barre’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 Wilkes-Barre

The top 3 of 46 bathroom remodelers we rank for Wilkes-Barre, PA, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Rome Bath Remodeling of Forty Fort
    CR Score 674.8from 246 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Bath Fitter
    CR Score 624.8from 182 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Nelson's Refinishing
    CR Score 615.0from 62 Google reviews

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Bathroom remodel cost in Wilkes-Barre: questions

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

In Wilkes-Barre, a bathroom remodel typically runs $7,670 to $20,380, about $14,020 for a typical job. That is the US national range from HomeAdvisor ($6,651 to $17,660) adjusted by the Middle Atlantic factor of 1.15 from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Checked October 2026.

Why is the Wilkes-Barre price different from the national price?

The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts the “Bath Remodel | Midrange” project at $30,158 in the Middle Atlantic division against $26,138 nationally, a factor of 1.15. We apply that factor to the national range. It is a division-level adjustment, not a Wilkes-Barre price survey.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Wilkes-Barre?

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

We rank 46 bathroom remodelers for Wilkes-Barre, PA 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, Middle Atlantic division · checked October 2026Used for: Regional factor 1.15 for “Bath Remodel | Midrange”.
These are published estimates with a documented regional adjustment, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $7,670 to $20,380. Editorial policy

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