A combined kitchen and bath remodel in Tampa Bay typically runs $35,000 to $90,000 depending on size and finishes, and doing both together usually saves 10 to 15 percent versus two separate projects. Most paired remodels take 5 to 9 weeks. CraftLine is a licensed design build contractor, so one team designs and builds both rooms under a single contract and schedule.
Hiring one kitchen and bath contractor instead of two does more than save you phone calls. Permits, demolition, plumbing crews, and material orders overlap, so combining the work removes duplicate mobilization costs and keeps the finishes consistent from room to room. Most directory listings and showroom sellers will not quote this honestly, so here are the real numbers.
Kitchen and Bath Remodel Cost in Tampa Bay
| Room | Standard | Mid-range | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $15,000 to $25,000 | $25,000 to $45,000 | $45,000 to $80,000+ |
| Bathroom | $18,000 to $30,000 | $30,000 to $50,000 | $50,000 to $75,000+ |
Run the two rooms together and the combined cost is lower than the sum of those columns because the trades, permits, and project management are shared. Check the math against our free cost calculator, our 2026 kitchen budget guide, and our bathroom cost guide.
Why Combining the Two Saves Money
- One permit package and one set of inspections instead of two rounds
- Plumbing and electrical crews mobilize once, not twice
- Materials like tile, quartz, and fixtures ordered together, often at better pricing
- One design language so the kitchen and bath actually match
- A single project manager and schedule, so the disruption to your home happens once
What This Looks Like in Tampa Bay Homes
Pairing kitchen and bath work makes the most sense in older Tampa Bay homes where the plumbing is shared and aging. South Tampa and St. Petersburg homes built before the 1960s often have a single run of galvanized or cast-iron pipe feeding both rooms, so re-piping once while the walls are open is far cheaper than doing it twice. In 1980s and 1990s subdivisions across Brandon, Valrico, and New Tampa, the builder-grade kitchen and hall bath are usually dated in the same way, and homeowners get a better resale story updating both at once. We coordinate permits with the right authority, whether that is Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, the City of Tampa, or a city with its own building department.
How a CraftLine Project Works
- Consultation. We measure both rooms, review the shared plumbing, and set a combined budget.
- Design and fixed price. You approve layouts and finishes for both rooms and one itemized price.
- Build. We sequence the work so trades overlap efficiently and your home is disrupted once.
- Walkthrough. We close out both rooms together with a shared punch list.
See finished kitchens and baths in our project portfolio and the full menu on our remodeling services page.
The Savings, Worked Out
Ten to fifteen percent is easy to say. Here is where it actually comes from on a mid-range kitchen and a mid-range bath run together.
| Scenario | Kitchen | Bathroom | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two separate projects, a year apart | $25,000 to $45,000 | $30,000 to $50,000 | $55,000 to $95,000 |
| Both rooms in one contract | Shared permit, mobilization, and management | $47,000 to $81,000 | |
The duplicated costs that disappear are specific: one permit package instead of two, one dumpster and one round of site protection, one demo mobilization, one plumbing rough-in visit instead of two trips out, one countertop template and fabrication run for both rooms, and a single project manager running one schedule rather than two. On a $70,000 combined scope that is real money, not a marketing rounding.
How We Sequence Both Rooms
| Week | Kitchen | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demo, rough plumbing and electrical | Still in use |
| 2 | Inspection, drywall, floor prep | Demo, rough plumbing and electrical, inspection |
| 3 | Cabinets set, counters templated | Waterproofing, pan, tile |
| 4 | Counters installed, backsplash, appliances | Grout, vanity, fixtures, glass measured |
| 5 | Fixtures, paint, punch list | Glass set, paint, final inspection |
The bathroom starts a week behind the kitchen on purpose. Counter fabrication takes one to two weeks after templating, so the tile crew moves to the bathroom during the gap instead of sitting idle, and you keep a working bathroom through the loudest week of the kitchen. Complicated scopes stretch this to seven or nine weeks. Nothing here is compressed by rushing cure times.
The Re-Pipe Decision
This is the one that decides whether combining is smart or merely convenient. In a South Tampa or St. Petersburg home built before 1960, the kitchen and the hall bath usually share a plumbing run, and that run is often galvanized supply that has narrowed with scale, or cast iron drain that is rusting from the inside out. Extensive replumbing runs $4,500 to $8,000 and a complete system replacement $6,000 to $12,000 and up.
Those are large numbers. They are also roughly the same numbers whether you do it once with both rooms open or twice with each room opened separately, which is the entire argument. If your house is old enough that a re-pipe is coming, doing it during a combined remodel is the cheapest version of that event you will ever be offered. We scope it during the consultation and tell you honestly whether your lines have life left in them.
Living in the House While Both Rooms Are Open
- Set up a temporary kitchen before demo: microwave, coffee, toaster oven, and a folding table in the dining room or garage
- Move the refrigerator rather than losing it, usually to the garage or the next room
- Keep one bathroom operational at all times, which is the reason for the staggered start
- Expect water off for a few hours on rough plumbing days, scheduled in advance, not sprung on you
- Plan for dust control at the openings and daily debris removal, both of which are in our scope
Households with small kids or anyone working from home should say so at the consultation. Loud work gets scheduled around a call block or a nap window when we know about it in advance, and that costs nothing.
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Kitchen and Bath Remodel FAQ
Is it cheaper to remodel the kitchen and bath at the same time?
Usually yes. Doing both together typically saves 10 to 15 percent because permits, crews, and material orders are shared instead of duplicated.
How long does a combined remodel take?
Most paired kitchen and bath projects run 5 to 9 weeks, depending on how much plumbing and structure move.
Can I live in the home during the work?
Most homeowners do. We sequence the rooms so you keep at least one working bathroom and a basic kitchen setup through most of the project.
Do you handle the permits?
Yes. We pull permits and manage inspections with Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, the City of Tampa, or your local building department.
Should I re-pipe while both rooms are open?
In older Tampa Bay homes with galvanized or cast-iron lines, it is often worth it. Re-piping once while the walls are open costs far less than coming back later.
How much do I actually save doing both rooms at once?
On a mid-range kitchen and bath run together, roughly $8,000 to $14,000 against the same two projects done separately. The savings come from one permit package, one mobilization, one countertop fabrication run, and one project management schedule.
If I have to split them, which room should go first?
The bathroom, in most cases. It is the smaller disruption, it is usually the room with the water damage risk, and it is easier to live through. The exception is a kitchen with a failing plumbing or electrical condition, which should not wait.
Do the two rooms have to match?
No, and they usually should not match exactly. What helps resale is a consistent design language, meaning related finishes, hardware, and paint temperature, not identical tile in both rooms. More on choosing a consistent style for both rooms in our kitchen and bath revival guide.
Get Your Free Quote
Thinking about updating both rooms? Schedule a free quote or call CraftLine at (813) 522-4359.