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August 13, 2007
Bathrooms.. typical costs?
Is there a typical/average cost for bathroom renovation. I appreciate that there are a ton of variable but its so hard to wrap my head around without a ballpark/baseline.
We don't want anything spectacular (except maybe penny tiles :)
Thanks,
B
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Renovation costs depending on A LOT of factors. The biggest issue is whether you are moving fixtures or not. If you aren't going to move any of the plumbing i think you could do a modest bathroom renovation for between 4K-10K (using a contractor, DIY would be less) depending on the what materials you use and size of the bathroom.
Posted by: guest at August 13, 2007 11:20 AM
My bath cost 25K. I used beautiful glass tile, marble and the best fixtures etc.
Posted by: guest at August 13, 2007 11:55 AM
Who did you use as a contractor? Thanks!
Posted by: Brooklyn11218 at August 13, 2007 12:18 PM
Are you in Brooklyn? And may I ask who did the work for you?
Thanks
Posted by: Brooklyn11218 at August 13, 2007 12:24 PM
Bathroom costs vary hugely. As mentioned above, if you have the plumbing in place, and you are simply renovating an existing bathroom without moving pipes, I would expect to spend anywhere from $7k to $15K depending on how big it is, what fixtures you want, etc. If there is no existing plumbing (wiring is an issue too), you can expect to spend significantly more. You will also face issues involved with running water and drain lines through your house, which may be extremely inconvenient or disruptive.
When I was putting a new bathroom in on our top floor, I went through several different scenarios with the contractor, and ended up choosing one that would cut my costs by $10K. In exchange, I have to put up with water and drain lines running through my hallway (sheetrocked over, of course), as well as an indentation in the ceiling in the room below (also sheetrocked over). You can't run the pipes through brick, and they've gotta go somewhere.....
Posted by: guest at August 13, 2007 1:46 PM
When we re-did our master bath, we realized we needed all new plumbing and electrical. Our total cost for a fairly simple reno was $15k six years ago, but a significant chunk of that went to the plumber and electrician.
Posted by: tinarina at August 13, 2007 2:58 PM
We were at 8k but picked up all the stuff on our own once we figured out what we needed. We only paid 5k for labor which is pretty low and although they did a good job rushed at the end and there are a few details that needed touching up.
Posted by: kensingtonbrooklyn at August 13, 2007 5:20 PM
Gut reno'd ours for 9k, including fixtures (but kept tub). Didn't move pipes but redid some electrical. Used mid-range tile/fixtures except splurged on Dorn Bracht faucet/knobs. I'd say the 7-15k number is right on. Tilework can be expensive, and we had a lot of it done ( 4 feet up walls; we have 2 messy kids).
Posted by: guest at August 13, 2007 7:35 PM
We spent about $10k on a small 5 x 10; used cheap subway tile on walls and 1" hex on floors. Installed a custom frameless shower (about $2k for the doors alone); wainscotting; high-end fixtures; new vanity, etc. Labor was about $7k. With cheaper labor, you definitely get what you pay for.
Posted by: guest at August 13, 2007 10:16 PM
I wish I could get labor quotes for $7K from somebody good. I kept getting bids that were more like $12K for the labor and this wasn't even to move plumbing, just demo and reinstallation of new tile and new tub and vanity. So we put it off. Of course, now that I have had the time to think about it, I want an even more extensive bathroom renovation that will create a 2nd toilet behind a door (utilizing the master BR closet located behind the present bathroom wall) which will be like having a 2nd bathroom on that floor without building an entire separate one. So I'm estimating it will be at least $30K all-in, whenever it's done. Someday.
Posted by: traditionalmod at August 14, 2007 2:20 PM
Does anyone have a reco on a reliable contractor/ laborer for a bathroom reno?
For basic 5 x 10 bath we need new tile, and floor and fixtures, will probably keep the tub. Also, might explore opening a wall to install a washer/ dryer as well. Alternately, if anyone can provide resources for identifying someone to do the work, i.e. a list somewhere, that would be ideal. Thanks.
Posted by: guest at August 14, 2007 11:38 PM
Hello...redoing a small bath in Manhattan...33sq. ft. bathroom...180sq. ft. of tiles. Can someone tell me the going rate for removing wall tiles and replacing with new tiles (floor to ceiling)???..then tile over existing floor tiles...very good condition! Just the labor $$$..I'll provide materials! Thanx!
Posted by: guest at August 19, 2007 3:26 PM
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