Bathroom Remodeling in Naperville
A Naperville bathroom remodel can cost $8,000 for a hall bath or $60,000 for a primary suite, and most of the gap comes down to the room and what changes in it. Tell us about yours and our vetted local bathroom remodeling pro sees the room and puts a price in writing.
Typical price in Naperville: Mid-range bathroom remodel$20,000–$45,000 per projectSource: 2 published Naperville-area remodeler price pages, price data from September 17, 2026
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Quick facts
- Hall or small bath: $8,000–$18,000 on Naperville remodelers' own price pages.
- Mid-range remodel: $20,000–$45,000. Primary suite: $30,000–$60,000.
- Moving the layout is the big jump: layout-change primary baths start at $80,000 at one Chicagoland firm.
- Naperville remodeling permit: $18 clerical fee, $25 per plan page, $50 per inspection.
- Plan on 2–3 weeks for a hall bath and 3–5 weeks for a master bath with a custom shower.
- Illinois requires a written contract and the consumer rights pamphlet for any job over $1,000.
- Price ranges from sourced dataUpdated September 17, 2026
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Bathroom projects in Naperville homes
Full bathroom remodels
Everything in the room rebuilt at once, from the shower to the floor. Naperville remodelers list $20,000–$35,000 for a midrange job. Read about full bathroom remodels in Naperville.
Tub-to-shower conversions
The tub comes out and a shower takes its place, as a prefab stall or a tiled build with glass. See what a tub-to-shower conversion involves.
Walk-in showers
Low or no curb, a partial wall or fixed glass screen, often a bench. Compare prefab and tiled walk-in showers.
Vanity, tile and flooring updates
Smaller jobs that leave the room's layout alone. Describe what you want changed in a quote request.
How is a Naperville bathroom different from one in an older suburb?
It is usually younger. Naperville's median home was built in 1990, and more of its housing units date from the 1990s (14,959) than from any other decade, according to Census data. Much of that 1990s construction has serviceable systems behind the walls, a Chicagoland remodeler notes, which keeps remodeling costs more predictable. Nearby Elmhurst and Glen Ellyn have far older housing. The bathroom remodel cost guide explains how age shows up in a quote.
What should an Illinois remodeling contract come with?
For work over $1,000, Illinois law requires the company to give you a written contract before work starts and a copy of the state's "Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights" pamphlet. The guide to hiring a bathroom remodeler covers the insurance the same law requires and the red flags to watch for.
Does a Naperville bathroom remodel need a permit?
Yes. The City of Naperville requires building permits before construction projects, and it lists remodeling among them. Parts of a bathroom job need their own permits as well; the Naperville bathroom permit guide lists them with the 2026 fees and inspection steps.
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What do Naperville remodelers charge for a bathroom?
Their own price pages put a hall or small bathroom at $8,000–$18,000, a mid-range remodel at $20,000–$45,000 and a primary suite at $30,000–$60,000. The low and high ends are far apart because a "remodel" can mean new tile and a vanity or a room rebuilt with a new layout; a Chicagoland firm starts layout-change primary baths at $80,000. The Naperville cost guide ranks the price drivers, and the homeowner questions page covers budgets and timing.
| Job | Price range | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range bathroom remodel | $20,000–$45,000 per project | Source: 2 published Naperville-area remodeler price pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Hall or small bathroom remodel | $8,000–$18,000 per project | Source: 4 published Naperville remodeler price pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Primary suite bathroom remodel | $30,000–$60,000 per project | Source: 3 published Naperville-area remodeler price pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $2,000–$12,000 per project | Source: HomeGuide tub-to-shower conversion cost guide, price data from July 30, 2025 |
| Walk-in shower | $5,000–$11,000 per project | Source: Fixr walk-in shower cost guide, price data from March 4, 2025 |
Sources: 2 published Naperville-area remodeler price pages (September 17, 2026); 4 published Naperville remodeler price pages (September 17, 2026); 3 published Naperville-area remodeler price pages (September 17, 2026); HomeGuide tub-to-shower conversion cost guide (national) (July 30, 2025); Fixr walk-in shower cost guide (national) (March 4, 2025).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Naperville?
Naperville remodelers publish $8,000–$18,000 for a hall or small bathroom, $20,000–$45,000 for a mid-range remodel and $30,000–$60,000 for a primary suite. Changing the layout is the biggest jump: a Chicagoland firm starts layout-change primary baths at $80,000. The cost guide ranks the other price drivers.
Do you need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Naperville?
Yes. Naperville requires a building permit for remodeling, plus separate permits for plumbing and electrical work. The remodeling fee is an $18 clerical fee plus $25 per plan page and $50 for each inspection; the permit guide lists every step.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
About 2–3 weeks for a hall bath and 3–5 weeks for a larger master bath with a custom shower, local remodelers say, and 3–4 weeks is a common estimate for a full bathroom. Permit review comes first and can add a few weeks depending on the suburb.
Can you remodel a bathroom for $10,000?
For a small, simple job, yes. Local remodelers say $10,000 is feasible for a cosmetic remodel with budget-friendly materials, and a simple refresh may start around $8,000. New layouts and custom pieces push past that number quickly.
How much does it cost to replace a tub with a shower?
National cost data puts a tub-to-shower conversion at $2,000–$12,000, while a Chicagoland remodeler lists $15,999 to $24,999 and up for a tiled, glass-enclosed shower. The tub-to-shower page explains the gap. Send a request and our vetted local bathroom remodeling pro will look at the job.
Does an older house make a bathroom remodel cost more?
It can. Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s often have systems that no longer meet current code, hidden until demolition, while Naperville's median home was built in 1990 and is usually more predictable. In a house built before 1978, ask about lead-safe work; the hiring guide explains the EPA rule.
Reviewed by: Patrik Lorentzson, Editor, Naperville Quality Bathrooms · Last reviewed
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