I'm looking at doing some updates this spring with the main focus being the master bath but may also do some work in the kitchen and guest bath.

Master bath would be to redo the existing walk in shower with new tile drainpan, new wall tile, and frameless glass. I also need to add an exhaust fan.

Next on the list would be the kitchen: I'm just looking at replacing the countertops and backsplash and maybe adding under cabinet lighting. If I did this I would likely also redo the counter in the master bath with the same stone at the same time.

Last would be the guest bath. If I went this far I would redo the tile tub surround to match the master and either refinish or replace the old tub. My budget might not allow it this year but we'll see how expensive this winds up being.


My main question is whether you would go to a GC for bids combining kitchen and bath work, or whether it makes more sense to do them separately using a bath contractor and then a kitchen/counter contractor?
Also interested in any data points for recent costs of these, understanding it almost complete depends on the specifics

JobSecurity said:

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My main question is whether you would go to a GC for bids combining kitchen and bath work, or whether it makes more sense to do them separately using a bath contractor and then a kitchen/counter contractor?

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There isn't such a thing as a bath contractor or kitchen contractor. That is what you call a general contractor. A general contractor is someone who manages a project that requires the work of several subcontractors, like electrician, plumber, framer/drywall, painter, flooring guy, millworker, etc..

Or you can hire a handyman who maybe can do all of that stuff.