How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Lansing, MI?
These are the ranges mid-Michigan homeowners are being quoted in 2026, with the winter-specific items listed separately.
$5,800 – $29,000Single bathroom. Primary suites run above.
Lansing bathroom remodel, typical 2026 cost
| Scope | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh - paint, vanity, fixtures, floor | $5,800-10,500 | Nothing opens |
| Full gut, standard 5x8 hall bathroom | $12,000-20,000 | The most common job here |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $8,000-15,000 | Cheaper if the drain barely moves |
| Full gut with layout change | $17,000-29,000 | |
| Primary suite bathroom | $24,000-46,000 | Double vanity, tiled shower |
| Powder room | $3,600-8,000 |
Cold-climate line items - budget for these separately
| Item | Typical add | Worth it? |
|---|---|---|
| Move supply lines out of an exterior wall | $900-2,600 | Yes, if they are there |
| Electric in-floor heating mat and thermostat | $700-1,900 | Rarely regretted |
| Correct exhaust fan, ducted outside, insulated run | $350-900 | Non-negotiable |
| Insulate the exterior wall cavity properly while open | $250-700 | Cheap, do it |
| Cast iron tub refinishing instead of replacement | $500-1,000 | Good value if sound |
Michigan requires a Residential Builder or Maintenance and Alteration Contractor licence for residential construction contracts exceeding $600.Source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Comparing quotes
- Set your own allowances for tile, vanity, faucet, toilet and glass, and give the same figures to everyone.
- Ask each contractor whether the supply lines are in an exterior wall and what they propose to do about it. The answers will differ, and that tells you something.
- Ask what is excluded. Common exclusions: painting outside the bathroom, flooring transitions, and anything found behind the wall.
- Ask for the LARA licence number and check it.
- Ask when they can start, honestly. In this market the good contractors are booked; a contractor available immediately in spring is worth a question.
What would yours cost?
Tell us the size, the age of the house, and whether the layout changes. One licensed local contractor, written quote, no obligation.
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