How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Scottsdale, AZ?
At RDC, a Scottsdale bathroom remodel starts at $9,000. Converting a tub to a tiled walk-in shower costs $9,000 to $14,000. A small guest bathroom remodel starts at $9,000, and a primary bathroom starts at $18,000. Use these starting prices to check every Scottsdale bid against the same scope.
| Scope | Installed cost at RDC | Construction time |
|---|---|---|
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $9,000 to $14,000 | 5 to 8 working days |
| Small guest bathroom, full remodel | From $9,000 | 5 to 8 working days |
| Primary bathroom, full remodel | From $18,000 | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Primary with a curbless shower and natural stone | From $18,000, final price after measuring | Written into your estimate |
Please note: these are starting prices, not quotes. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on their specific project. Moving the drain adds 2 to 3 days, and frameless glass goes in about a week after the tile.
A worked example: a hall bathroom with a tub-and-shower combination becomes a tiled walk-in shower in the same alcove. The tub comes out, and the walls and pan are sealed with a bonded waterproofing membrane. Then tile, fixtures and a frameless glass panel go in, and the drain stays where it is. That scope sits in the $9,000 to $14,000 row.
Choosing a curbless entry instead of a low curb usually adds about $3,000, depending on the existing floor and drain.
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Why Do Scottsdale Bathroom Quotes Vary So Much?
Scottsdale bathroom quotes vary because each bid prices a different scope. The five variables are the drain, the curb, how far the tile goes, the tile format and what turns up behind the wall. Compare what each bid includes, line by line, before you compare the totals.
- Whether the drain moves. In a slab-on-grade home, relocating a shower drain means cutting concrete. It is one of the biggest variables in the estimate, and it adds 2 to 3 days to the schedule.
- Curb or curbless. A curbless shower needs the floor recessed so water runs the right way. That means more labor and more waterproofing detail. At RDC it usually costs about $3,000 more than a curbed shower.
- How far the tile goes. Tiling only the wet walls costs less than carrying tile to the ceiling. Carrying tile to the ceiling makes a small bathroom read taller.
- Tile format and pattern. Large-format porcelain sets faster than mosaic, and a diagonal or herringbone layout adds 10% to 20% to the tile labor.
- What is behind the wall. Nobody knows until the tile comes off. Older homes can turn up failed pan liners, rotted blocking or galvanized supply lines. RDC quotes the known scope firmly and states in writing what would count as an extra.
The Five Questions to Ask Every Scottsdale Bid
If you are collecting estimates you have already noticed the spread. Ask all five of these, of everyone, and put the answers side by side.
- Bonded membrane or liner system? RDC builds tile showers on a bonded waterproofing membrane (Schluter KERDI or RedGard). A liner system is faster and lower in cost and covers the substrate instead of sealing it. Both look finished on the last day. The difference shows up years later, behind the tile.
- What grout, given the water here? Scottsdale's water is hard, and hard water can leave mineral deposits in ordinary cement grout. RDC chooses the grout for each area, cement-based, sealed or epoxy, with the hard water in mind.
- Is the estimate itemized? Demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, glass and fixtures as separate lines. A single lump sum is where the surprises live.
- Who is in your house each day? Ask for the name of the lead installer and whether the same team stays from demolition to glass. On a tile job, consistency shows in the finish.
- Who performs each trade, and is the work insured and warrantied? RDC is fully insured, and the installation is performed by the licensed installers RDC works with. Plumbing rough-in is coordinated through licensed plumbing partners, and the work carries a 1-year workmanship warranty. Ask every bidder the same question and compare the answers.
None of this makes RDC the lowest quote in Scottsdale, and it is not meant to. It is written down so you can hold every bid to the same standard. The longer checklist is in RDC's guide on how to choose a bathroom remodeler in Phoenix.
A primary bath with marble-look porcelain, brass fixtures and frameless glass, built by RDC in Phoenix.
How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost in Scottsdale?
A tiled walk-in shower that replaces a bathtub in Scottsdale costs $9,000 to $14,000 at RDC. That covers demolition, waterproofing, tile, the shower pan or curb, fixtures and glass. A larger walk-in built as part of a primary-bathroom remodel falls in the primary range, from $18,000. Final pricing is set after the on-site measure.
In a compact bathroom the old tub alcove becomes the new shower. The tub, its surround and whatever sits behind them come out first, and the estimate says in writing what would count as an extra.
If a curbless entry means moving the drain, the slab is cut and two to three days are added for the concrete work. The walls and pan are sealed with a bonded waterproofing membrane.
The city's 2026 Water Quality Report puts approximate hardness at 13 to 15 grains per gallon south of Indian School Road. North of it, the figure is 13 to 17. So RDC chooses the grout for each area, cement-based, sealed or epoxy. The frameless glass is templated only once the tile is finished.
The line-by-line figures are in the tub-to-shower conversion cost in Scottsdale section of RDC's tub-to-shower guide. Layouts, benches and niches are on the walk-in shower installation in Phoenix page.
A curbless shower RDC built in Scottsdale: the shower floor is recessed so the entry stays flat.
How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take in Scottsdale?
At RDC, a tub-to-shower conversion or a small bathroom remodel in Scottsdale takes 5 to 8 working days of construction. A primary bathroom takes one to two weeks. Moving the drain adds 2 to 3 days. The frameless glass goes in about a week after the tile is set, because it is measured from the finished tile.
- Demolition and rough-in. Demolition, haul-away, and plumbing rough-in by licensed plumbing partners. If the drain is moving, the concrete work happens here.
- Waterproofing. Blocking and framing, then the bonded waterproofing membrane and its cure. Nothing can be rushed at this step and nothing visible happens.
- Tile. Tile setting, then grout. Format and pattern decide how long this takes more than square footage does.
- Glass, vanity and fixtures. The glass is templated once the tile is finished and fabricated in about a week. The fixtures and trim go in while it is being made, plus the vanity in a full remodel.
- Final. Fixture set, silicone, clean, and a walkthrough against the itemized estimate line by line.
Progress photos and updates are part of every RDC job, so you can follow each step even when you are not at home.
A marble-look shower with gold fixtures and a recessed niche, built by RDC in Phoenix.
Bathroom Remodeling Across Scottsdale
Scottsdale is not one market and the starting point differs by area. The city's median home was built in 1991, and 58% of its homes were built between 1970 and 1999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024).
- Old Town and south Scottsdale. Where the original bathroom is compact, the old tub alcove can become the new shower. In older homes RDC opens up, the tub surround has sometimes failed behind the tile.
- McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch. Where a bathroom works but reads dated, a larger tiled shower can replace the tub-and-shower combination.
- DC Ranch, Grayhawk and the Airpark. Where the bathroom is builder-grade, the work is an upgrade rather than a repair. If your community has design review, RDC's itemized proposal lists the material specs a submission needs.
- North Scottsdale foothills. Larger primary baths, curbless showers, natural stone and slab surfaces, installed to a designer's spec where there is one. See finished spa bathrooms in the luxury spa bathroom remodeling in Phoenix portfolio, or request a project consultation.
Next door, the Paradise Valley luxury bathrooms guide covers the features that set a high-end primary bath apart.
Do You Need HOA Approval for a Bathroom Remodel in Scottsdale?
Interior bathroom work in a detached Scottsdale home may not need association approval, but check your association's rules. In an attached home, a townhome or a casita, the association may require approval where flooring changes or where work affects a shared wall. Impact sound is often the reason.
The International Building Code sets a baseline of STC 50 and IIC 50 between dwelling units; ask your association for its own standard. RDC asks for that standard before quoting, so whatever it requires is on the written estimate. When a city permit is required, it is pulled by the licensed subcontractor performing that part of the work. Full detail is on the Scottsdale flooring and remodeling page.
Can You Finance a Bathroom Remodel in Scottsdale?
Yes. RDC offers financing so a Scottsdale bathroom can be paid over time. The estimate is written the same way either way, itemized, with nothing folded into a lump sum. A Scottsdale bathroom remodel at RDC starts at $9,000, and a primary bathroom starts at $18,000.
Where to Start
Start at the Bell Road showroom in North Phoenix, 1610 E Bell Rd, Suite 101, where full-size tile is on display. There you compare tile, countertop and vanity-surface samples side by side.
The showroom is open Sunday to Friday, 10am to 5pm (closed Saturday), with on-site parking. Then RDC measures at your home and writes the itemized estimate. There is no charge for either step and no obligation after them.
Scottsdale bathrooms are priced from the same table RDC uses for bathroom remodeling in Phoenix. Related reading: the tub-to-shower conversion cost guide and the Valley-wide bathroom remodel cost guide.