Clarify the job. Are you taking it all down to the studs? Tile floor, how much wall tile, what type of surfaces, etc.

Sounds about right to me.

Par for the course to have it done correctly, and correctly waterproofed. You don’t want the cheap uninsured hsndyman for this!

Obviously get another quote from a reputable contractor.

There is not enough information to give an informed answer. The significant variant is cost of labor and the actual materials used.

I recently remodeled my condo including two bathrooms and bathrooms were the most expensive part of the remodel in terms of cost per square foot. Skilled labor to properly waterproof and tile is not cheap - just browse threads on Houzz and you will read enough horror stories of improperly waterproofed bathrooms and/or poorly laid tiles.

Working in a condo also tends to be more expensive than working in a single family home because condos often have more stringent regulations including regulations as to hours worked. In my condo, all work has to be done between 8:30 and workers have to be OFF THE PREMISES by 6:00. Depending on configuration, plumbing is often tied into common area plumbing.

The positive side of dealing with a small bathroom is that you can splurge on materials because the cost of materials for a small bathroom is going to be much lower than a normal or large bathroom. However, the labor costs for a small bathroom are going to be pretty much the same.

Also what is the scope of the changes. In my experience, people don't generally just replace a tub and tile. They also replace flooring, lighting, need to paint and often upgrade electrical. And replacing the tub generally means that you need to pull a permit and that none of the existing stuff is grandfathered in so it will all have to be brought up to Code.

I’m surprised it’s that cheap. Dealing with condo restrictions is a huge pain.

Thanks guys! Wow...I had no idea. We don't have restrictions here and I am only looking to replace tub & tiles around the tub. My husband can do floor, vanity, lighting and paint. The contractor said you have to replace the tile if you replace the tile. Also said you have to take it down to the studs. Man I was thinking 5 maybe $6000.00. I think we may regrout the tile and resurface the tub...I am thinking of resale house is about $200,000.00.

With tile just around the tub.

Contractor said if you replace tub, you have to replace tile.

The contractor is correct. You interfere with the waterproofing and leaking occurs with “patches”. Tile, grout, and cement board are not waterproof. Waterproofing must occur.

I‘m very surprised that your condo doesn’t have restrictions on working hours, parking, noise, contractor selection, contractor insurance amount, and everything else. That’s the norm in multi family buildings. No DIY work is usually another big requirement, because of the liability of potentially affecting your neighbors is huge compared to a single family home. One incorrectly built shower and 4 units could have water leak issues. Often your homeowners insurance has that as a requirement for multi family as well. It’s a pretty big disincentive to be personally responsible for any claims that result.

We did check, clearly we need to be mindful of the neighbors. We own the inside completely so reno work is not an issue. When we replaced the outside slider doors we needed to tell them and when we had the heater/AC replaced we had to tell them, the contractor had to pull permits as well. We've already done the powder room, its beautiful and my husband did all the work. He doesn't want to do the tub and tile because it is so labor intensive.

We are getting other bids, I just wanted a ballpark number. Thanks all.

I’m not buying that the condo doesn’t have restrictions and specific requirements. They all do. Because anything not done with the utmost care, and permitted and inspected, can ruin everyone’s residence. The plumbing and wiring belongs to the condo association, not the resident.

I charge way more to work in high-rises. PIA.

Well, thank God this isn't a high-rise, it's a 2 story end unit condo...on the ground. :-)

I have to tell anyone who says this work can't be done in THIS condo is incorrect. I know what we need permission to do and what we don't, as I said, we have gotten approval and permits for the heater/ac. It's a 2 story condo. Honestly I just wanted to get a ballpark figure on the job I asked about...but thanks all for your input.

Condo includes a variety of different types of building configurations. There are even detached single family homes which are condos as well as the more typical high rise, mid rise and/or attached or semi-detached homes.

It is just a legal description of ownership of the common area and the CCR's would spell out what is common area and who is responsible for maintenance of common area versus exclusive use common area and area that is owned by resident as a fee simple.

Construction rules would also vary depending on what is considered to be common area and who is responsible for the maintenance of the area including liability for issues.