Bathroom Remodel Scope of Work Template
Bathrooms hide the most. Behind-the-wall plumbing, subfloor rot and venting only reveal themselves at demolition, so a bathroom scope should read as a fixed scope plus a named list of conditional work with agreed rates.
Where bathroom remodel scopes usually fail
- Hidden plumbing and structural issues not excluded before demo.
- Fixture supply left ambiguous — contractor-supplied versus homeowner-supplied.
- Subfloor replacement assumed rather than priced as a conditional unit.
The template
Copy this structure section by section. Anything you cannot state definitively belongs under exclusions or open items — not left out and hoped over.
Demolition
Work to be Performed
- Remove existing fixtures, tile, vanity and flooring
- Photograph subfloor and wall cavity condition once exposed
Materials & Specifications
- Dust containment and floor protection to the work area
Exclusions
- Remediation of mould, asbestos or other hazardous material found at demo
- Subfloor replacement beyond the area documented after demolition
Rough Plumbing and Electrical
Work to be Performed
- Reconnect supply and waste lines to the new fixture layout
- Install new GFCI protection and exhaust fan circuit
Materials & Specifications
- Supply line and valve type
- Exhaust fan model and CFM rating
Exclusions
- Replacement of supply or waste lines outside the bathroom walls
- Panel upgrades or new service
Tile and Waterproofing
Work to be Performed
- Install waterproofing membrane in the wet area
- Set wall and floor tile per the agreed layout
Materials & Specifications
- Tile product, size and layout
- Waterproofing system
- Grout colour
Exclusions
- Tile supplied by others if damaged in transit or short-shipped
Fixtures and Finish
Work to be Performed
- Install vanity, toilet, shower valve and trim, mirrors and accessories
Materials & Specifications
- Who supplies each fixture — contractor or homeowner, listed per item
Exclusions
- Warranty on homeowner-supplied fixtures
Assumptions & Open Items
Every scope needs this section. List anything the homeowner raised that you did not confirm, and anything you inferred rather than agreed. It is the difference between a change order and an argument.
WalkProof writes this for you. Record the walkthrough, and you get a draft in exactly this structure — per area, with assumptions and unclear items flagged separately so you can check them before anything goes to the homeowner.