How To Calculate The Cost Of Bathroom Renovations

Because no two bathrooms are the same, no two costs of bathroom renovations will be the same. Even if the same person built your house and your neighbor’s house, the cost to renovate the bathrooms would be different.  There are so many variables to keep in mind which contribute significantly to costs.

Size Of The Floor Space

Getting a good idea of the size of the area you are remodeling will give you a more precise idea of what the cost of bathroom renovations will be.  If you are leaving the floors alone but are renovating the walls, you still need to know the square footage of the walls.  Knowing exactly how much space you are working with will determine what materials you need and how much you can purchase within your budget.  It may be helpful to draw yourself a little diagram and jot down all the measurements you take.  If you have to make a guess at a measurement, guess high.  That way you’ll be sure you have what you need and won’t be short on materials.

Type Of Materials

The cost of your bathroom renovation will be more accurate if you consider the type of materials you want to use.  Hand-painted ceramic tiles look incredible, but they cost a fortune.  Perhaps you can contrast some decorative tiles with plain (and cheaper) tiles made from synthetic or composite materials.  If you want to use tile on the floor or walls, you’ll need to decide what kind of tile you want.  Choosing one kind of tile over another, ceramic versus hand crafted, will make all the difference to your cost.

Labor

Shop around for a few different estimates before choosing a contractor  Make sure the contractors give you estimates in writing.  This estimate should be free.  The estimate should include the cost of labor and materials to be used.  Without experience, tackling a bathroom renovation on your own can be difficult.  Not having the experience can also dramatically increase the cost of your bathroom renovation.

There are other tools available online, like remodeling cost calculators, if you don’t have the time to meet with several contractors regarding your bathroom.  You’ll just need to input your total square footage and the materials you plan to use into the online calculator.

By: Chet Lystrom