Bathroom remodel cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,350 – $21,600
- Per sq ft
- $92.50 – $463
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Virginia Beach area: $4,350 to $21,600 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.75 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 3% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$9,550 to $16,500
About $204 to $352 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,450 |
| Labor | $4,850 | $8,400 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $610 |
| Total | $9,550 | $16,500 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,900 | $9,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,650 | $11,000 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $490 | $780 | 4% |
| Total | $4,350 | $13,000 | $21,600 | 100% |
Why Virginia Beach prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.75 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Virginia Beach is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Virginia Beach is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,900 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.9: $200 to $780.
Who does the work: Virginia Beach trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Virginia Beach the blend is 0.89.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.75 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $31.49 an hour. About 5,100 work in the metro. That is 66.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $21.76 an hour, 19% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.24 and $27.91 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 2.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.76 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $29.02 an hour. About 4,020 work in the metro. That is 52.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.98 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.76 and $35.42 an hour. BLS counts 5,740 of them working in the area, 75.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.52 an hour, which is 17% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $27.44 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 3.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.65 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.62 and $27.67 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 21.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 0.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk has 763,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 40th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.80 | $29.75 | $31.49 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.24 | $21.76 | $27.91 | $26.77 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.13 | $24.76 | $29.02 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.76 | $29.98 | $35.42 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.41 | $23.52 | $27.44 | $28.33 | 0.83 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.62 | $22.65 | $27.67 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Virginia Beach: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Virginia Beach. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,350 to $11,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,550 to $16,500
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,700 to $21,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,250 | $4,450 – $7,650 | $6,850 – $10,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,900 – $10,100 | $8,550 – $14,700 | $13,100 – $19,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,750 – $14,900 | $12,600 – $21,700 | $19,400 – $28,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,450 – $24,500 | $20,800 – $35,800 | $32,000 – $47,100 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Virginia Beach bid
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
Permit
A bathroom remodel permit is $200-$800, more if you move walls (HomeGuide).
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
Virginia Beach against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Lexington Park is the priciest of the group at $13,500. Greenville is the cheapest at $12,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +1% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −5% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Virginia Beach ranks #178 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 4% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −2% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −2% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +14% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,400 | +11% |
Planning more than one job in Virginia Beach?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Virginia Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,900 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Bathroom remodel in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Virginia Beach?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,350 to $21,600 in the Virginia Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,550 to $16,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Virginia Beach?
About $92.50 to $463 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $780 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,200, which is 1% more than Virginia Beach ($13,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,650 out of $13,000. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Virginia Beach?
$5,750 to $28,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Virginia Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $780 for fees in the Virginia Beach area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 4% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($13,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $29.75 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $31.49.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Virginia Beach?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $11,300 and premium work $14,700 to $21,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Virginia Beach
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 45% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range split for bathroom projects (50% labor, 45% materials, 5% permits and design). Their sample is their own guides, not a survey of contractors, so treat the split as approximate.