We all know the most important parts of a home remodel are the bathrooms and kitchens because those are the parts of the home people spend the most time in and want looking the nicest. Unfortunately, though, a bathroom remodel is going to cost you a lot more than you probably expect. Sure, it’s only a small room, so it shouldn’t cost that much to fix up, but unfortunately, according to AZCentral, a bathroom can be one of the most expensive parts of the home to remodel per square foot. Here are the costs vs benefits of doing the remodel.
Costs of a bathroom remodel
The costs are drastic when you remodel a bathroom. Even to do a small bath may cost a couple thousand dollars. The first thing to do when doing a remodel is inventorying what you have, what you want to keep, and what you want the new bathroom to look like. If you are moving plumbing to provide more room for showers or tubs, that will cost you a huge amount on its own. Then, you have to consider how much it will cost you if you need a new tub or the cost of new tiling in a shower. The cost of tiling in a bathroom can be really expensive because typically it will cover the floors and walls by the shower and tub. Getting new fixtures in the room is a whole other ordeal, as it can be very expensive. Even if you opt to choose one of these things to replace, you’ll need a lot of money to get it done. And since you probably won’t be doing all the work yourself, you’ll need to count on paying a contractor to do it all. And if you are interested in high-end upgrades like a heated floor or warming towel rack, those are even more expensive upgrades to consider.
Benefits of getting it done
Though it may seem expensive when you look at all the costs of redoing the bathroom, ultimately, it is worth it for a lot of people. Some of the benefits include a huge increase in your home value. Nice, new bathrooms make a huge difference in how much a buyer is interested in buying your home, so for resale value, it is definitely a plus. More than likely, you won’t get what you want out of it dollar for dollar, but it will definitely help your sale ability. It also means you have an oasis retreat to use when you have to go to the bathroom. The average person goes 6 times a day, and you’ll spend a year and a half of your life in the bathroom. And that doesn’t even account for showers or baths. Ultimately, you’ll be happy you made a change, even if it is just a small one.
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Sources: azcentral.com/story/entertainment/home/2015/05/20/remodel-bathroom-pay/27187009/ distractify.com/jake-heppner/astounding-facts-about-how-we-actually-spend-our-time/
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