BATHROOMS
Bathroom renovations provide some of the highest resale returns as a home improvement project. However it is not by any means cheap, and it can take a long time to complete. Therefore it is essential to gather and plan your bathroom remodeling ideas ahead of time for the room and then find the right remodeling contractor for the job. Asking questions, setting realistic expectations, cost estimates and budgeting from the start can mean the difference between finding a contractor you trust and enjoy working with versus a long and trying few weeks.
Homeowners have different types of bathroom remodels to choose from, dependent on your style but more importantly, the budget. You can spend the least amount of money on a remodel–between $3,500 and $7,000–to get the essentials of a small- to medium-sized bathroom fixed to look new for a sale. On the other end of the spectrum, homeowners could spend $13,000 to upwards of $20,000 on a complete overhaul remodel of their master bathroom to turn it into an oasis. Find more information below on the costs of common accessories included in a bathroom remodel, along with design ideas for your bathroom and considerations concerning the remodeling contractor. You want to get the best bathroom remodel possible for your dime, so make sure you are armed with plenty of knowledge before you start calling. |
Estimating Bathroom Remodel CostDetermining your budget could be tricky when planning your renovation. A large factor in determining cost will be the size of your bathroom, ranging from small to medium or master bathroom size. The fixtures you will need to fit in your bathroom will range in price depending on their size. The list of fixtures involved in remodeling a bathroom can include elements like faucets and fixtures, floor plan changes, new showers or baths, new flooring, countertops, cabinets and lighting. This long list of comes with a lot of different prices and options to compare before choosing what to buy for your bath remodel.
Here is a chart with some of the many options involved in a bathroom remodel, including the least expensive (small) to most expensive (master) costs for each: |
Small Bathroom Remodeling Costs
Small bathrooms are often less expensive to remodel than larger bathrooms because they have less square footage. This means fewer materials involved to make them look brand new, and their cost will be on the low range of the chart above since you need less of them or their smaller sizes to fit in the bathroom. The cost of labor will also be lower because the time spent to remodel a small bathroom won't be as long as a large bathroom, unless the professionals run into snags with the electricity or plumbing. However, there is still a lot of heavy lifting, planning and general time involved in the process.
Here are some cost factors you might deal with in the midst of a small bathroom remodel:
Here are some cost factors you might deal with in the midst of a small bathroom remodel:
- Changing the layout: If you decide to increase the square footage of the small bathroom, it will increase the total cost of the remodel. This means changing the electrical wiring in the walls, adding more flooring, and possibly more plumbing. All of this will increase materials and labor cost.
- Fixtures and appliances: If you replace any of your current fixtures and appliances in the bathroom--countertops, bathtub, toilet, sink, etc.--this will increase the cost because the professionals will need to remove the originals and install the new ones. You can save on this cost by refinishing some of the appliances or buying the materials yourself.
- Plumbing and electrical: Any issues with your plumbing or electricity during the renovation will add onto the cost of the remodel. You might have them checked by separate professionals ahead of time just in case. However, there could be issues that occur during the renovation that can't be planned for.