What will my New England bathroom remodel costs?
This is an important and good question. Almost every bathroom remodeling project needs to start with a budget. The topic of budget for your remodel can be referred to as the white elephant in the room.
Cost-vs-Value Report.
The Cost-vs-Value Report is a good place to start when discussing the preliminary costs for a bathroom remodel.
What is the Cost-vs-Value Report?
Cost-vs-Value Report is a 3rd party report that compares the average cost for 35 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale. Cost-vs-Value Report has annual data for 81 cities:
Information is according to the Remodeling 2014-15 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com)
What will my New England bathroom remodel costs?
Midrange.
Bathroom Remodel Definition – Update an existing 5-by-7-foot bathroom. Replace all fixtures to include 30-by- 60-inch porcelain-on-steel tub with 4-by-4-inch ceramic tile surround; new single-lever temperature and pressure-balanced shower control; standard white toilet; solid-surface vanity counter with integral sink; recessed medicine cabinet with light; ceramic tile floor; vinyl wallpaper.
Upscale.
Bathroom Remodel Definition – Expand an existing 35-square-foot bathroom to 100 square feet within existing house footprint. Relocate all fixtures. Include 42-by-42-inch neo-angle shower with ceramic tile walls with accent strip, recessed shower caddy, body-spray fixtures, and frameless glass enclosure. Include a customized whirlpool tub; stone countertop with two sinks; two mirrored medicine cabinets with lighting; a
compartmentalized commode area with one-piece toilet; and a humidistat-controlled exhaust fan. Use all color fixtures. Use larger matching ceramic tiles on the floor, laid on the diagonal with ceramic tile base molding. Add general and spot lighting including waterproof shower fixture. Cabinetry shall include a custom drawer base and wall cabinets for a built-in look. Extend HVAC system, and include electric in-floor heating and heated towel bars.
Information contained here is according to the Remodeling 2014-15 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com)
Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com