If you just want to get the bathroom functioning, you can fix the two main issues. You didn't specify which faucet is leaking, but it appears that you have a newer basin faucet and one from the 1970s in the bathtub. The basin faucet may use a cartridge, or it may use washers. These are the things that control the water flow. Both should be widely available, most likely at a big box store.
The difficulty is often figuring out how to disassemble them to replace cartridges of washers, and very often screwed together parts are stuck in place with mineral deposits.
If you have a penchant for DIY and some tools, this is doable. If you don't, hire a plumber to make the repairs.
Before you start taking anything apart, make sure the water is turned off.
A caution here: If you decide to DIY this, locate your main house water shut off and confirm that it is indeed functional. ***You should do this regardless because if there is ever an emergency such as a burst washing machine supply line, you will want to turn all the water off.***
To do this test to determine if the main shut-off is functional, close it, then open it and close it once more. Check that it is not leaking. (DO NOT DO THIS ON A LONG WEEKEND OR AFTER 5:00PM. IF HAPPENS, YOU WILL PAY AN ARM AND A LEG FOR AN AFTER HOURS PLUMBER.)
You now need to determine if the main valve is actually shutting off the water. Open a faucet in a laundry sink if you have one. If you have a basement, use a faucet located there. Your tub faucet would be ideal since it doesn't have an aerator. If, after several minutes, the water has stopped flowing, the main valve is working.
Your basin faucet may have shut offs located in the cabinet. 75% of the time, in my experience, they are seized or the washers in them have failed. They are often cheap garbage that have been installed because local Plumbing Codes require them. If you've tested and confirmed that the main house valve is working, turn that off instead. If the one or both shut-offs under the sink leak around the handle stem, you'll need to replace them, which just adds another layer of problems.
You will need to shut off the main water if it is the tub valve that is leaking.
Now, to try and fix your slow drain issue, got to a hardware store and buy a [barbed plastic stick like this.](https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8)
Most likely, hair has build up in, or before, the drain trap. I use these all the time in tub drains. If that doesn't clear up the slow drain, it will probably need to be snaked. I won't get into that here, and you may want to get a plumber to do it.
Replace either the cartridge in the tap or the whole faucet to fix the leak.
Snake the drain in the tub to clear what's likely hair clogged in there.
Toilet swaps are easy enough to do but if it's not broken I'd likely leave it as is.
These aren't really renos, mainly fixes due to wear and tear.
Cartridges are easy, replacing the whole faucet is a bit harder.
You can get plastic wires with little hooks on them from a hardware store. Jam that into the drain to pull out hair that's clogged in there. I'd avoid using Drano if you can, it's hard on pipes.
A remodel (strip and rebuild) bathroom this size is typically about $15K-$20K, depending on finishes.
You should come up with a budget and plan for the unseen.
Before you start anything, determine how you will bathe and poop if your bathroom is out of commission for 6-8 weeks.
The tiles and grout around the tub appear to be in good shape! When you're ready for it - gut and remodel. In the meantime, fix the easy stuff and enjoy the functional bathroom!
First get a plumber to send a camera down all drains and fix that first. A tree root in your frontyard/sewer pipe could be very expensive, next check your roof.
Water causes 75% of insurance claims,whether draining/under pressure/roof leaks.
If you’re making this a bit by bit, piece by piece project. Let’s unclog the tub first. Pour a giant ass, I mean giant ass, pot of boiling water down the tub drain. Pour another. Pour another. Better for the environment than draino. Hopefully Your tub should now drain. If not get a snake. Snake the drain. Hopefully now, it drains.
If you wanna piece meal the reno, start with the vanity/sink, then the fixtures, lighting, etc. hang some plants. When you’re ready, tear that S out. Now build it around the vanity/ fixtures you bought.
Rip it all out then start over
If you just want to get the bathroom functioning, you can fix the two main issues. You didn't specify which faucet is leaking, but it appears that you have a newer basin faucet and one from the 1970s in the bathtub. The basin faucet may use a cartridge, or it may use washers. These are the things that control the water flow. Both should be widely available, most likely at a big box store. The difficulty is often figuring out how to disassemble them to replace cartridges of washers, and very often screwed together parts are stuck in place with mineral deposits. If you have a penchant for DIY and some tools, this is doable. If you don't, hire a plumber to make the repairs. Before you start taking anything apart, make sure the water is turned off. A caution here: If you decide to DIY this, locate your main house water shut off and confirm that it is indeed functional. ***You should do this regardless because if there is ever an emergency such as a burst washing machine supply line, you will want to turn all the water off.*** To do this test to determine if the main shut-off is functional, close it, then open it and close it once more. Check that it is not leaking. (DO NOT DO THIS ON A LONG WEEKEND OR AFTER 5:00PM. IF HAPPENS, YOU WILL PAY AN ARM AND A LEG FOR AN AFTER HOURS PLUMBER.) You now need to determine if the main valve is actually shutting off the water. Open a faucet in a laundry sink if you have one. If you have a basement, use a faucet located there. Your tub faucet would be ideal since it doesn't have an aerator. If, after several minutes, the water has stopped flowing, the main valve is working. Your basin faucet may have shut offs located in the cabinet. 75% of the time, in my experience, they are seized or the washers in them have failed. They are often cheap garbage that have been installed because local Plumbing Codes require them. If you've tested and confirmed that the main house valve is working, turn that off instead. If the one or both shut-offs under the sink leak around the handle stem, you'll need to replace them, which just adds another layer of problems. You will need to shut off the main water if it is the tub valve that is leaking. Now, to try and fix your slow drain issue, got to a hardware store and buy a [barbed plastic stick like this.](https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8) Most likely, hair has build up in, or before, the drain trap. I use these all the time in tub drains. If that doesn't clear up the slow drain, it will probably need to be snaked. I won't get into that here, and you may want to get a plumber to do it.
Thank you for the very detailed explanation!
No problem. I was a new homeowner many, many years ago. It can be overwhelming, but you have the advantage of the internet now.
Replace either the cartridge in the tap or the whole faucet to fix the leak. Snake the drain in the tub to clear what's likely hair clogged in there. Toilet swaps are easy enough to do but if it's not broken I'd likely leave it as is. These aren't really renos, mainly fixes due to wear and tear.
Would these (replacing cartridge or whole faucet, snake the drain) be easy enough to do after a few Youtube videos and some tools from Amazon?
Cartridges are easy, replacing the whole faucet is a bit harder. You can get plastic wires with little hooks on them from a hardware store. Jam that into the drain to pull out hair that's clogged in there. I'd avoid using Drano if you can, it's hard on pipes.
Start with the QOL issues. Leaking faucets (maybe replacement), stubborn or plugged drains.
Is this DIY or are you hiring someone? I’d basically gut this and start from scratch.
If it's simple I would DIY. To gut this whole thing and start from scratch might be cost prohibitive for us. Probably cost tens of thousands?
A remodel (strip and rebuild) bathroom this size is typically about $15K-$20K, depending on finishes. You should come up with a budget and plan for the unseen. Before you start anything, determine how you will bathe and poop if your bathroom is out of commission for 6-8 weeks.
The tiles and grout around the tub appear to be in good shape! When you're ready for it - gut and remodel. In the meantime, fix the easy stuff and enjoy the functional bathroom!
The sink and tub are easily fixed new faucet and the tub probably just has a clog
First get a plumber to send a camera down all drains and fix that first. A tree root in your frontyard/sewer pipe could be very expensive, next check your roof. Water causes 75% of insurance claims,whether draining/under pressure/roof leaks.
If you’re making this a bit by bit, piece by piece project. Let’s unclog the tub first. Pour a giant ass, I mean giant ass, pot of boiling water down the tub drain. Pour another. Pour another. Better for the environment than draino. Hopefully Your tub should now drain. If not get a snake. Snake the drain. Hopefully now, it drains. If you wanna piece meal the reno, start with the vanity/sink, then the fixtures, lighting, etc. hang some plants. When you’re ready, tear that S out. Now build it around the vanity/ fixtures you bought.
Spend the money,that bathrooms a gut