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May 29, 2008
cost to renovate bathroom?
What would be a typical price range to renovate a bathroom in a brownstone in Park Slope? The bathroom is about 6 feet by 10 feet. Assuming minimal change in plumbing, what would we expect to pay (to replace old tub, sink, toilet and retile, possibly updating some of the plumbing in the process)? Alternatively, if we move the toilet, tub and/or sink, which obviously means more plumbing, what would we expect to pay then? I have been told previously that 7 to 15 thousand is a ballpark figure for bathroom renovations. IS that approximately on target for PS? Also, when folks say "plan on 25% higher" do they mean the 25 % is already in that range? I am not sure if quoted estimates include that extra amount or not.I know in these old houses, one often discovers extra problems when walls are opened. Also, with the numbers people quote (for bathroom reno), does this usually mean a "strip to the beam" type job? Or are they talking about a more minimal job? Any info would be most appreciated. I just want a ballpark idea of what it costs to renovate a brownstone bathroom. Anyone who can comment in terms of ANY of the possibilities above (more extensive or less extensive, moving tubs or not moving them, etc.) I would be most grateful. Thank you.
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Thank you too Mrs. Limestone! Your comment came in while I was typing my response to the first two.
Posted by: hannahz at May 29, 2008 2:44 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
Thank you both for your comments above. I have no doubt prices all around NYC are similar. The main reason I mentioned the neighborhood was to indicate the type of building (since so many PS brownstones seem so similar to each other). I imagine the problems encountered may be similar as well. Slopenick, how much do you think is reasonable for labor if we supply the tub, etc.? Does your 6K include the plumbing, and does it include everything but the tile, tub, sink, toilet? Does it include hauling away the old tub, sink, etc.? Thank you quest for the info on the 13k quote. It is really helpful. Are your floors or walls uneven, or is there some other reason for stripping everything out?
Posted by: hannahz at May 29, 2008 2:42 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
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Thank you too Mrs. Limestone! Your comment came in while I was typing my response to the first two.
Posted by: hannahz at May 29, 2008 2:44 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
Reno for my 5x7 bathroom (plus a small second sink area outside) in a Brooklyn Heights co-op cost $14K (about $4500 for new tub and hardware, dual-flush toilet, two sets of lights, two medicine cabinets, subway tile, ceramic floor tile, paint--kept old sinks), which included replacing some of the pipes and removing old fixtures and trash off-premises. Park Slope Plumbing Supply matched a few prices I found cheaper elsewhere.
Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 3:14 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
I did new sink, toilet, showerstall on existing tub, new lighting, and accents like towel racks etc for $8500. Installed lights myself, plumber friend installed fixtures. Nothing moved, no new tile.
Posted by: denton at May 29, 2008 4:06 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
I renovated my small bathroom in '03. I used a licensed GC (Frank O'Donnell) for the demolition, mud floor, rough-in, electrical (including a 50a subpanel) and drywall. He also moved a wall back 16" into a walk-through closet to make room for the six foot tub.
Semi-depressing story is here:
www.brooklynrowhouse.com/house/bathroom
I did the tile, vanity construction, cabinet, fixture installation, taping, painting, etc. Frank's bill was $5500. The big line items were the fixtures, like $1700 for the tempered glass steam shower doors.
Posted by: Steve at May 29, 2008 4:49 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
For your basic bathroom renovation, with your plumbing not moved, a new tile floor and walls, and fixtures should run under $10K in labor alone. I charge $8500. I'm not looking for a job right now because I'm booked for the next couple months. However, you can check out my website under my user profile, for the future, if you're interested.
Posted by: Rick at May 29, 2008 7:23 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
If you were good- you would be able to charge more.
Posted by: guest at May 30, 2008 11:45 AM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
What a rude comment, "if you were good." Please ignore that, Rick, and thank you for the info. Maybe if "guest" had a leg to stand on, he/she would sign in other than as "guest."
Posted by: hannahz at May 30, 2008 2:02 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
20k is a baseline rip-out and replace with something that is good looking and will last another 50+ years. Throw in some frameless shower doors and euro-fixtures, 30k rushes up quickly.
It can certainly be done for less--and you can do less than a ripout and replacement of branch drains and supplies, but I don't think it's a good idea. Those connections are at or nearing the end of their useful life if your bath is original...
Posted by: bugleg at May 30, 2008 5:19 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
$30K for a bthroom is ridiculous. She said Bathroom... not Spa.
Posted by: guest at June 1, 2008 11:37 AM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
I just finished renovating two 5 x 7 baths. Cost for each was about $18,000. I moved no plumbing, simply ripped out everything, including the sheet rock and added new. The contractor only provided labor and construction supplies--I provided everything else--tile, sink, toilet, faucets, lighting, towel bars, etc. I did lots of shopping online to find the lowest prices. Labor for each bath was $9,500. So the remaining $8,000 or so was materials. Nothing was very high end, but nothing was cheap either. One even had glass tile in the shower area.
Posted by: guest at June 5, 2008 11:11 AM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?
What a rude comment, "if you were good." Please ignore that, Rick, and thank you for the info. Maybe if "guest" had a leg to stand on, he/she would sign in other than as "guest."
Posted by: hannahz at May 30, 2008 2:02 PM in response to cost to renovate bathroom?