What Bathrooms Actually Cost in Westchester
Bathroom remodels in Westchester run 25-40% above national averages. The main cost drivers are skilled tile setters (who charge $50-85/hour here), plumbers who need to deal with old cast iron drain pipes, and the waterproofing systems that are now standard for any shower installation.
A half bath refresh can be done for under $12,000. A full master bathroom renovation with a walk-in shower, double vanity, and heated floors routinely hits $25,000-45,000. The gap between a budget remodel and a high-end one is mostly tile and fixtures. A $4/sq ft porcelain floor looks fine. A $30/sq ft natural stone floor looks expensive because it is.
2026 Bathroom Remodel Costs in Westchester
These prices come from bathroom remodelers working across the county. Tile selection and plumbing complexity are the biggest variables.
| Job | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half bath remodel | $5,500 | $12,000 | New vanity, toilet, flooring, paint, lighting |
| Full guest bathroom | $10,000 | $25,000 | New tub/shower, vanity, toilet, tile. Layout changes add $3,000-8,000 |
| Master bathroom remodel | $18,000 | $45,000 | Walk-in shower, double vanity, heated floors. Can exceed $60K for luxury |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $2,500 | $8,000 | Remove tub, new shower pan, glass door, plumbing mods |
| Tile (floor + shower walls, 80 sq ft) | $2,500 | $6,000 | Porcelain: $8-15/sq ft. Natural stone: $15-30/sq ft installed |
Town-by-Town Pricing
Scarsdale master baths are routinely $35,000-60,000 because the homes are larger, many have two master suites, and homeowners want high-end fixtures (Waterworks, Kohler artist editions, custom vanities). The tile budgets alone in Scarsdale can exceed $10,000.
Yonkers and Ossining are more moderate. A full guest bathroom remodel in Ossining typically runs $10,000-18,000. Smaller bathrooms, standard fixtures, and contractors who serve a broader price range keep things reasonable.
New Rochelle and White Plains sit in the middle. The older housing stock (median year built around 1954-1956) means plumbing surprises are common, which adds cost regardless of your fixture choices.
Bathroom Flooring: The Overlooked Budget Item
Flooring is where a lot of bathroom budgets quietly expand. The material cost difference between basic ceramic tile and natural marble is 4-5x, and that's before installation.
Heated floors have gone from luxury to standard in Westchester bathroom remodels. The electric mat systems (Schluter Ditra-Heat, NuHeat) cost $500-1,500 for materials in a typical bathroom, plus installation. Homeowners who skip heated floors during a remodel almost always regret it.
If you're deciding between materials, tools like ShowFloor.ai can help you see what different flooring options look like in your actual space before you commit to a $6,000 tile order you can't return.
Popular bathroom floor choices here: large-format porcelain (12x24 or bigger) for modern looks, hexagonal marble mosaic for traditional homes, and wood-look porcelain for people who want warmth without the moisture risk.
Waterproofing Is Not Optional
Any reputable bathroom contractor in 2026 uses a membrane waterproofing system (Schluter Kerdi or similar) behind shower tile. This adds $500-1,500 to the project but prevents moisture damage that can cost $10,000+ to repair. If your contractor doesn't mention waterproofing, ask about it. If they say it's unnecessary, find another contractor.
Old Pipes, New Problems
Here's the thing about remodeling bathrooms in houses built in the 1940s-1960s, which is most of Westchester: the drain pipes are cast iron, and they're reaching the end of their lifespan. When your contractor opens up the floor or walls, there's a reasonable chance they'll find corroded pipes that need replacement.
Replacing a bathroom's worth of cast iron drain piping runs $1,500-4,000 depending on accessibility. It's not fun to pay for, but it's cheaper than doing it after you've already installed your new tile floor.
Galvanized supply lines are the other common find. If your water pressure is low, those old galvanized pipes are probably the reason. Replacing them with PEX during a remodel costs $1,000-3,000 and solves the pressure problem permanently.
Permits
Any bathroom work involving plumbing or electrical changes requires a permit in Westchester. Moving a toilet, adding a shower, or changing electrical fixtures all trigger permit requirements. Your contractor should handle this. Budget $300-800 for permit fees. White Plains: (914) 422-1269. Yonkers: (914) 377-6520. Ossining: (914) 941-3554.
The Bottom Line
Budget $10,000-25,000 for a full guest bath, $18,000-45,000 for a master. Add 15% for hidden plumbing and structural surprises in older homes. The biggest money saver is keeping plumbing in its current location. Moving a toilet or shower costs $3,000-8,000 in additional plumbing work. Compare bathroom remodelers in your area through our Westchester bathroom remodeling directory.
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Alex Colombo is the founder of Westchester AI, a technology consulting firm serving businesses across Westchester County and the tri-state area. When he's not helping local companies modernize their operations, he's researching what home improvement actually costs in the area so homeowners don't walk into quotes blind.