Bathroom Remodeling in Wilmington, NC
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms in Wilmington, NC: tell us the job once and we connect you with a contractor for it. Bathroom remodels done waterproof-first - tub-to-shower conversions, full gut renovations, tile showers and accessible walk-in builds. The median home in the city of Wilmington was built in 1989, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the North Carolina median of 1991.
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Bathroom Remodeling cost in Wilmington
Typical Wilmington range: $9,500 - $42,000 per bathroom. Reflects North Carolina labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
Tub-to-shower conversions are the most requested change and the most commonly botched, usually at the curb and the drain: the pan has to slope to the drain evenly or water sits against the curb and finds the gap.
Long cooling seasons and heavy summer rain drive the two problems we see most here: moisture getting into assemblies, and anything that traps it staying wet.
Ventilation sized to the room, ducted outside and not into the attic, is what stops the mold that brings people back two years later.
What the job includes
- Tub-to-shower conversion
- Waterproof pan and membrane systems
- Tile shower and wet-room builds
- Vanity, toilet and fixture replacement
- Exhaust ventilation sized and ducted
- Grab bars and accessible layouts
Homes in Wilmington and bathroom remodeling work
Public figures for the city of Wilmington in New Hanover County, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of Wilmington was built in 1989, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the North Carolina median of 1991.1 Wilmington's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 18% date from 2010 or later.1 Wilmington has a mixed housing stock: 50% detached houses, 7% attached or townhouse units and 31% in buildings of five or more units.1 Annual precipitation is about 60 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 In a humid, rainy climate the exhaust fan should be sized to the room and ducted outdoors, not into the attic.
Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Wilmington, with 48% of occupied homes owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 Rental-unit bathrooms are quoted for durable surfaces and fast turnover. Owner-occupied homes in Wilmington are older than rentals: a median build year of 1986 against 1992.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Building permits in Wilmington are normally issued by the city building department.4,5 Plumbing permits are filed with the city building department by the contractor.
| Before 1940 | 8.9% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 11.7% |
| 1960-1979 | 17.4% |
| 1980-1999 | 29% |
| 2000-2009 | 15.4% |
| 2010 or later | 17.5% |
Sources and notes (5)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Wilmington Intl Ap, 4.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Wilmington, NC?
Most bathroom remodeling projects in Wilmington, NC land between $9,500 and $42,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Usually one to three weeks. Tile showers add time because the waterproofing and mortar bed have to cure before tile.
How old are the homes in Wilmington?
The median home in the city of Wilmington was built in 1989, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the North Carolina median of 1991. Wilmington's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 18% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What kind of housing does Wilmington have?
Wilmington has a mixed housing stock: 50% detached houses, 7% attached or townhouse units and 31% in buildings of five or more units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Wilmington, with 48% of occupied homes owner-occupied (67% statewide). Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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