Franklin County Bathroom Remodel Guide

Franklin County is the core of Greater Columbus — the City of Columbus plus inner-ring suburbs like Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Whitehall, and Worthington, and outer-ring suburbs like Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, and New Albany.

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Local context

Franklin housing splits between historic intown Columbus stock (German Village, Victorian Village, Italian Village, Olde Towne East, Franklinton, Harrison West, Brewery District, Clintonville, Beechwold, University District) — Italianates, doubles, four-squares, Craftsman bungalows, and brick singles with compact bathrooms, plaster walls, and original cast-iron drains; dense inner-ring small-city stock (Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Worthington) with Colonial Revivals, Tudors, brick bungalows, and 1920s–1950s singles; mid-century brick ranches and split-levels across Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Northland, Linden, and the I-270 inner ring; and 1980s–2020s subdivisions across Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, Gahanna, New Albany, Grove City, and Canal Winchester.

Tub-to-shower, walk-in shower, or full remodel — which fits?

Most homeowners come into this thinking they need a full remodel and end up doing something narrower. The right project usually maps to how the bathroom actually gets used today.

If the tub hasn't been used in a year, a tub-to-shower conversion typically lands in 1–3 days, in the existing footprint, and removes the step-over. If aging-in-place is the real driver, a walk-in shower with a low-threshold base and grab-bar blocking is often the better long-term call. A full remodel makes sense when the layout itself is the problem — bad ventilation, an unusable vanity, or water damage behind the walls.

What actually drives the cost of a bathroom remodel

Bathroom remodel pricing depends on a handful of choices, not a single line-item. The biggest swings come from the scope of demolition, the type of shower or tub system, plumbing relocation, tile vs. acrylic surfaces, and any accessibility features.

A like-for-like tub-to-shower swap in an existing footprint is the most predictable. A full gut down to the studs — moving plumbing, replacing the subfloor, adding new vanities and fixtures — is where prices start to spread.

Scope: cosmetic refresh vs. full gut to the studs
Shower system: acrylic insert, semi-custom acrylic, or tile build-out
Plumbing: keeping the existing layout vs. moving drains or supply lines
Accessibility: grab bars, low-threshold pans, comfort-height fixtures, seats
Finish materials: stock vanities and fixtures vs. semi-custom selections
Permits, disposal, and site conditions (older homes often need more)

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Town guides in Franklin County

Bathroom Remodel in Columbus, OH

Columbus is the anchor of the Greater Columbus branch service area and the core of Central Ohio. Housing runs from historic Italianates, four-squares, doubles, brick singles, and Craftsman bungalows across German Village, Victorian Village, Italian Village, Olde Towne East, Franklinton, Harrison West, Clintonville, Beechwold, and the University District; to dense inner-ring brick singles and Colonial Revivals; to a mix of mid-century ranches across Northland, Linden, Hilltop, Westgate, and Berwick and 1990s–2020s infill across the outer neighborhoods.

Bathroom Remodel in Dublin, OH

Dublin sits northwest of Columbus along the I-270 / US 33 corridors and straddles Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties — 1980s–2020s master-planned subdivisions (Muirfield Village, Tartan Fields, Jerome Village edges), mid-century Colonial Revivals and ranches in older Dublin, and walkable historic stock around Old Dublin.

Bathroom Remodel in Hilliard, OH

Hilliard sits west of Columbus along I-270 and Cemetery Road — 1980s–2020s subdivisions plus mid-century brick ranches and Cape Cods in older Hilliard.

Bathroom Remodel in Grove City, OH

Grove City sits southwest of Columbus along I-71 and SR 62 — historic small-town singles around Town Center, mid-century brick ranches and Cape Cods, and 1990s–2020s subdivisions.

Bathroom Remodel in Gahanna, OH

Gahanna sits northeast of Columbus along I-270 and SR 62 — 1970s–2020s subdivisions, mid-century ranches and split-levels, and historic Olde Gahanna stock along Creekside.

Bathroom Remodel in Reynoldsburg, OH

Reynoldsburg sits east of Columbus along I-70 and SR 256 and straddles Franklin/Licking/Fairfield — 1950s–1970s brick ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels plus 1980s–2010s subdivisions.

Bathroom Remodel in Bexley, OH

Bexley sits just east of Columbus along Main Street and Cassady Avenue — 1910s–1930s Tudors, Colonial Revivals, and brick singles on tree-lined streets.

Bathroom Remodel in Upper Arlington, OH

Upper Arlington sits northwest of Columbus along Lane Avenue and Tremont Road — 1920s–1950s Colonial Revivals, Tudors, Cape Cods, and brick singles plus newer infill.

Bathroom Remodel in Grandview Heights, OH

Grandview Heights sits just west of downtown Columbus along Grandview and Goodale — 1910s–1930s bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and brick singles on compact lots.

Bathroom Remodel in Whitehall, OH

Whitehall sits east of Columbus along Main Street and Broad Street — 1940s–1960s brick ranches, Cape Cods, and small Colonial Revivals.

Bathroom Remodel in Worthington, OH

Worthington sits north of Columbus along High Street and SR 161 — historic Federal-style singles around Old Worthington, plus 1950s–1980s ranches and Colonial Revivals.

Bathroom Remodel in New Albany, OH

New Albany sits northeast of Columbus along SR 161 / SR 605 and straddles Franklin/Licking — a planned 1990s–2020s community of Georgian Revivals, white-fence subdivisions, and the New Albany Country Club estate area.

Bathroom Remodel in Groveport, OH

Groveport sits southeast of Columbus along the Big Walnut Creek and SR 317 — historic singles around the canal-town center plus mid-century ranches and 1990s–2010s subdivisions.

Bathroom Remodel in Canal Winchester, OH

Canal Winchester sits southeast of Columbus along US 33 and straddles Franklin/Fairfield — historic singles around the old canal town center plus 1990s–2020s master-planned subdivisions.

Bathroom Remodel in Obetz, OH

Obetz sits south of Columbus along Alum Creek Drive — mid-century brick ranches, Cape Cods, and newer subdivisions.

Bathroom Remodel in Lockbourne, OH

Lockbourne sits south of Columbus near Rickenbacker — small historic singles, mid-century ranches, and a handful of newer infill homes.

Bathroom Remodel in Minerva Park, OH

Minerva Park sits north of Columbus near I-270 and Cleveland Avenue — mid-century Cape Cods, ranches, and small Colonial Revivals around the parkland village center.

Bathroom Remodel in Urbancrest, OH

Urbancrest sits southwest of Columbus along SR 665 — small historic singles and mid-century ranches in a compact village footprint.

Bathroom Remodel in Valleyview, OH

Valleyview sits west of downtown Columbus along the Camp Chase rail line — small mid-century singles and brick ranches in a tight village footprint.

Bathroom Remodel in Marble Cliff, OH

Marble Cliff sits just west of downtown Columbus along the Scioto River — early-1900s Colonial Revivals, Tudors, and brick singles on tree-lined lots.

Bathroom Remodel in Brice, OH

Brice sits east of Columbus along Brice Road and I-70 — small mid-century singles in a compact village footprint near the Reynoldsburg corridor.

Bathroom Remodel in Blacklick, OH

Blacklick sits east of Columbus along SR 16 and SR 605 — 1990s–2020s subdivisions across Jefferson Township and the Blacklick Woods corridor.

Bathroom Remodel in Westerville, OH

Westerville sits northeast of Columbus along SR 3 and I-270 and straddles Franklin/Delaware — historic singles around Uptown Westerville, mid-century ranches, and 1980s–2020s subdivisions along the I-270 / Polaris corridor.

Bathroom Remodel in Pickerington, OH

Pickerington sits east of Columbus along SR 256 and straddles Franklin/Fairfield — 1990s–2020s subdivisions across Violet Township plus the historic Olde Pickerington Village center.

Bathroom Remodel in Downtown Columbus, OH

Downtown Columbus runs from the Scioto Mile east to I-71 and from Nationwide Boulevard south to I-70 — high-rise condos, loft conversions over retail, and a handful of restored historic singles.

Bathroom Remodel in Short North, OH

The Short North runs along High Street from Goodale north to King Avenue — restored Italianates, brick singles, and infill condos in the arts district between downtown and OSU.

Bathroom Remodel in German Village, OH

German Village sits just south of downtown Columbus — restored 1840s–1900s brick cottages, doubles, and Italianates on brick streets in one of the country's largest privately funded restoration districts.

Bathroom Remodel in Victorian Village, OH

Victorian Village sits just northwest of downtown — restored 1880s–1910s Queen Annes, Italianates, and brick singles on tree-lined streets west of High Street.

Bathroom Remodel in Italian Village, OH

Italian Village sits east of High Street between downtown and OSU — restored brick doubles, Italianates, four-squares, and new infill rowhouses.

Bathroom Remodel in Harrison West, OH

Harrison West sits west of Victorian Village along the Olentangy River — restored 1890s–1920s singles, brick doubles, and infill rowhouses.

Bathroom Remodel in Arena District, OH

The Arena District runs along Nationwide Boulevard and Neil Avenue — loft condos and apartment buildings in restored warehouses around Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park.

Bathroom Remodel in Brewery District, OH

The Brewery District sits just south of downtown along Front Street and High Street — restored 1800s breweries converted to loft condos and brick singles north of German Village.

Bathroom Remodel in Franklinton, OH

Franklinton sits just west of downtown across the Scioto River — Columbus's oldest neighborhood, a mix of restored 1800s singles, doubles, brick worker cottages, and new infill in the East Franklinton arts district.

Bathroom Remodel in Olde Towne East, OH

Olde Towne East sits just east of downtown — one of Columbus's largest historic districts, with restored 1860s–1920s Italianates, Queen Annes, Second Empires, and brick singles.

Bathroom Remodel in Clintonville, OH

Clintonville sits north of OSU along High Street — 1910s–1940s Craftsman bungalows, Cape Cods, and brick singles on tree-lined streets between Glen Echo and Beechwold.

Bathroom Remodel in Beechwold, OH

Beechwold sits at the north end of Clintonville along High Street and Indianola Avenue — 1920s–1940s English Tudors, Colonial Revivals, and bungalows.

Bathroom Remodel in University District, OH

The University District wraps OSU from High Street east — 1890s–1930s brick singles, doubles, and four-squares, much of it rental stock with mixed owner-occupied pockets.

Bathroom Remodel in Easton, OH

Easton sits northeast of Columbus along I-270 and Easton Way — 2000s–2020s condos, townhomes, and master-planned subdivisions around Easton Town Center.

Bathroom Remodel in Hilltop, OH

The Hilltop sits west of downtown along Broad Street and Sullivant Avenue — 1910s–1940s brick singles, doubles, four-squares, and bungalows on Columbus's west side.

Bathroom Remodel in Westgate, OH

Westgate sits west of downtown around the Westgate Park area — 1920s–1940s brick bungalows, Cape Cods, and Colonial Revivals.

Bathroom Remodel in Merion Village, OH

Merion Village sits south of German Village along Parsons Avenue — restored 1900s–1920s brick singles, doubles, and worker cottages.

Bathroom Remodel in Schumacher Place, OH

Schumacher Place sits just east of German Village along Whittier Street — restored 1880s–1910s brick singles, doubles, and Italianates.

Bathroom Remodel in Driving Park, OH

Driving Park sits east-southeast of downtown along Livingston Avenue — early-1900s brick singles, doubles, and small Colonial Revivals.

Bathroom Remodel in Linden, OH

Linden sits north of downtown along Cleveland Avenue — early-1900s brick singles, doubles, Cape Cods, and small Colonial Revivals.

Bathroom Remodel in North Linden, OH

North Linden sits north of Linden along Cleveland Avenue and Hudson Street — 1940s–1960s Cape Cods, brick ranches, and small Colonial Revivals.

Bathroom Remodel in South Linden, OH

South Linden sits between downtown and Linden along Cleveland Avenue — early-1900s brick singles, doubles, and worker cottages.

Bathroom Remodel in Berwick, OH

Berwick sits east of downtown along Livingston Avenue — 1920s–1950s brick Tudors, Cape Cods, and Colonial Revivals on tree-lined streets.

Bathroom Remodel in Forest Park, OH

Forest Park sits north of Columbus along Cleveland Avenue and Karl Road — 1960s–1980s brick ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels in the Forest Park East and Forest Park West subdivisions.

Bathroom Remodel in Northland, OH

Northland sits north of Columbus along Morse Road and I-71 — 1960s–1980s brick ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels around the former Northland Mall corridor.

Bathroom Remodel in Polaris, OH

Polaris sits north of Columbus along I-71 and Polaris Parkway and straddles Franklin/Delaware — 1990s–2020s subdivisions, condos, and townhomes around the Polaris Fashion Place corridor.

Bathroom Remodel in Far North Columbus, OH

Far North Columbus runs along Sawmill Road, High Street, and SR 161 north of I-270 — 1980s–2010s subdivisions, condos, and townhomes feeding the Polaris and Worthington corridors.

Bathroom Remodel in Northwest Columbus, OH

Northwest Columbus runs along Sawmill, Henderson, and Bethel Roads — 1970s–2000s subdivisions, condos, and Colonial Revivals between Upper Arlington and Dublin.

Bathroom Remodel in Northeast Columbus, OH

Northeast Columbus runs along Stelzer Road, Easton Way, and SR 161 — 1990s–2020s subdivisions, condos, and townhomes feeding the Easton, Gahanna, and New Albany corridors.

Bathroom Remodel in Southeast Columbus, OH

Southeast Columbus runs along Refugee, Livingston, and Williams Roads — 1950s–1980s brick ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels plus newer infill.

Bathroom Remodel in Southwest Columbus, OH

Southwest Columbus runs along Sullivant, Harrisburg Pike, and Georgesville Road — 1940s–1980s brick ranches, Cape Cods, and small Colonial Revivals plus newer subdivisions.

Service guides

Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide (Greater Columbus)

What bathroom remodels actually cost across Greater Columbus and Central Ohio — honest ranges by scope, shower type, and housing era.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion (Greater Columbus)

What a tub-to-shower conversion actually looks like in Greater Columbus — typical scope, time, and Central Ohio cost factors.

Walk-In Shower Guide (Greater Columbus)

Walk-in shower options for Greater Columbus homeowners — acrylic vs. tile, low-threshold vs. curbless, glass, and Central Ohio cost factors.

Shower Replacement (Greater Columbus)

Replacing an existing shower in Greater Columbus — when to replace vs. refinish, system choices, and how local housing stock affects scope.

Bathroom Remodel for Seniors (Greater Columbus)

Aging-in-place bathroom remodels in Greater Columbus — walk-in showers, grab bars, low-threshold entry, and what to prioritize first.

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