Planning and Budgeting for Your Bathroom Remodel

Are You Ready for a DIY Bathroom Remodel?

Most cities and counties require permits for certain remodeling projects, and some require homeowners to pass proficiency exams before starting the work. Know what’s required in your area, and make sure your work will pass any required inspections.

Poorly done remodeling jobs look bad, turn off future homebuyers and also can create expensive-to-fix safety and structural problems. So review these issues and questions to see if you’re prepared and able to complete a bathroom project yourself.

Before You Start

Do you understand the entire scope of the job completely, from budget to materials to code?
Do you have the knowledge, experience and tools needed for the job?
Do you have the time and temperament to deal with both your day job and the project?
Can you deal with permits, licenses and inspections?

Budget for Your Remodel

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), a bathroom redesign budget is typically dictated by size, which averages $125 a square foot. If you decide to sell your home, an updated bathroom is an attractive selling point, and the expected return on your investment is more than 60% on a major remodel.

Think about everything that you’d like to update, replace and/or add in your bathroom. Use these estimates to get an idea of how much your renovation project might cost you.

Bathroom Refresh

A bathroom refresh can typically range between $200 and $5,000. Projects that might be included in a refresh are:

Paint
Vanity update
New countertop or sink
Bathtub refinish
New light fixtures
New window treatments
Cabinet hardware and fixture upgrades

Minor Remodel

A small remodel can typically range between $5,000 and $15,000. Projects that might be included in a redesign are:

New faucets, sink, shower and toilet
New bathtub/shower or whirlpool
Moving fixtures
New supply lines, drain pipes, electrical
New or additional cabinets/vanity
Building dividing walls
Replacing flooring

Major Remodel

A major remodel typically exceeds $15,000. Projects that might be included in a large renovation are:

New cabinet and fixture layout
Adding or removing doorways
Moving and/or expanding a bath
Redoing plumbing and electrical
Upgrading materials, surfaces, finishes
Adding skylights and/or windows

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