Bathroom Remodel Plumbing in Las Vegas, NV

What Does Bathroom Remodel Plumbing Cost in Las Vegas?

The plumbing scope of a bathroom remodel in Las Vegas typically costs between $800 and $3,500 depending on the scope of work — whether it is a fixture-only update or a full layout change with new rough-in. A cosmetic fixture swap — new faucet, toilet, and vanity connections at existing rough-in locations — runs $500 to $1,200 in plumbing labor. A tub-to-shower conversion requiring new drain rough-in, shower valve installation, and supply connection updates runs $1,200 to $2,500. A full primary bathroom plumbing scope with new shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, and toilet rough-in work runs $2,000 to $4,500 depending on how much of the rough-in needs to change. These are plumbing labor costs — tile, flooring, vanity cabinetry, and electrical are separate trades with separate costs. Every plumbing permit required by Clark County is pulled by us before work begins.

The price depends on several factors:

• Whether the remodel is a fixture swap at existing rough-in or a layout change requiring new rough-in
• Number and type of fixtures being installed — toilet, shower, tub, vanity, faucet
• Whether a tub-to-shower conversion requires cutting the subfloor for a new drain location
• Condition of existing supply lines, shutoff valves, and drain connections behind walls
• Permit requirements — any work that opens walls or moves rough-in locations requires a Clark County plumbing permit
• Coordination timing with tile setters and other trades

Every Bathroom Remodel Plumbing Scope We Handle in Las Vegas

Cosmetic Fixture Update — No Rough-In Changes
The most straightforward remodel scope. Existing rough-in positions stay in place. New fixtures are installed at existing drain, supply, and valve locations. This includes toilet installation, vanity sink installation and faucet installation, shower trim and faucet replacement, and bathtub faucet update. No walls are opened, no subfloor work is required, and permit requirements are typically minimal. The focus is on correct fixture selection for Las Vegas water conditions — ceramic-disc valve cartridges for long service life, pressure-balancing trim for the shower, and shutoff valve and supply line updates while everything is already accessible.
Best for: Refreshing dated bathroom fixtures without changing the layout, replacing builder-grade hardware with quality upgrades, and updating fixtures during a cosmetic paint-and-tile remodel that keeps the plumbing in the same locations.
Typical plumbing labor range: $500 to $1,200 depending on the number of fixtures.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion
One of the most common bathroom remodel requests in Las Vegas — removing an underused bathtub and replacing it with a walk-in shower installation. This scope almost always requires rough-in work: the existing tub drain and the new shower pan drain are not in the same position, which means cutting the subfloor to relocate the drain. It also requires installing a new shower valve with pressure-balancing or thermostatic protection as required by Nevada code. We establish the new shower drain location first — before demo begins — because that position determines where the shower pan, tile, and walls go. Everything downstream of that decision depends on getting the drain location right.
Best for: Primary bathrooms converting an unused tub to a more functional walk-in shower, and any bathroom where the tub has been damaged or is past its service life.
Typical plumbing labor range: $1,200 to $2,500 depending on drain relocation requirements and valve configuration.

Full Primary Bathroom Remodel
Our comprehensive plumbing services cover the complete plumbing scope for a primary bathroom gut-remodel — including a new shower valve and rough-in, freestanding or drop-in tub supply connections, double vanity with new drain and supply connections, toilet relocation or replacement, and a professional gas line installation if a gas-fired tankless water heater or gas-heated floor is in scope, along with all supply line and shutoff valve updates throughout. Full primary bathroom plumbing scopes are multi-visit jobs — rough-in visit before tile, and trim and fixture installation visit after tile. We coordinate directly with your general contractor or tile setter on timing for both visits.
Best for: Full gut remodels of primary bathrooms, significant layout changes, and new bathroom additions.
Typical plumbing labor range: $2,000 to $4,500 for the full plumbing scope.

Powder Room or Half-Bath Addition
Adding a powder room — toilet and vanity sink only — to a space that did not previously have one requires new drain rough-in tied into the nearest existing drain stack, new supply connections, and a vent connection. This is a more complex rough-in scope than a standard fixture swap and typically requires a permit regardless of wall access. The supply and drain connection distances from the nearest existing lines determine the full scope and cost.
Best for: Converting a closet, understairs space, or utility area into a powder room, and adding a half-bath during a home addition.
Typical plumbing labor range: $1,500 to $3,500 depending on how far the new drain and supply connections need to run.

Shower Valve and Pressure-Balancing Upgrade
Replacing an existing shower valve — either to upgrade the trim or to add pressure-balancing protection that the original valve lacks — is a mid-scope remodel item that requires opening the shower valve wall. Access to the valve rough-in from behind (through a closet or adjacent room) is the ideal scenario and avoids tile cutting. When no back access exists, a tile access panel is cut and replaced. Nevada code requires pressure-balancing or thermostatic protection on all new shower valve installations — we do not install shower valves without it.
Best for: Showers where temperature spikes when other fixtures are used, outdated single-handle valves being upgraded, and any shower valve that has failed or is leaking behind the wall.
Typical plumbing labor range: $400 to $900 depending on access conditions and valve type.