Bathroom Reno - Any Opinions?
Getting one relatively small full bathroom renovated. It’s in bad shape and needs a total redo. Does this estimate seem reasonable for an average (meaning not low or high end) reno like this? Labor: Prep: Cover floors, walls, stairs down to exit door, enclose bath hall door, cover furniture in bedroom daily Demo: drain, remove,…
Getting one relatively small full bathroom renovated. It’s in bad shape and needs a total redo. Does this estimate seem reasonable for an average (meaning not low or high end) reno like this?
Labor:
Prep:
Cover floors, walls, stairs down to exit door, enclose bath hall door, cover furniture in bedroom daily
Demo:
drain, remove, secure toilet, shut off water, remove vanity – cabinets, remove tile(s) in the tub surround, remove shower body, remove floor tiles – 1-2 layers?, remove wallboard from tub – back wall (durock) side wall, remove closet shelving in bath, remove wall studs to open space into small closet/hall, remove cleats/shelves from closet, remove crown molding from hallway, re-route electric, remove tub, remove portion of ceiling (skylight), salvage floor boards in hallway floor outside bathroom, evaluate wall framing and sub-floor, disposal will be set up on an as needed basis
Plumbing:
remove drop down drain, replace drain line, lower lead bend, re-route hot and cold water supply for toilet and vanity, solder in new hot and cold water lines for shower body, install shower body, rough in drains for tub and sink
Finish Work:
re-frame tub surround to accommodate 60 inch tub, install skylight (trim out ceiling), install tub and drain, replace wall board throughout, install sub-strate to floor, install tile around tub, install tile on floor, install saddle, tape and compound walls – (3x), grout tub surround, grout floor, rebuild closets, enclose pipe (heat riser), sand, prime and paint, install sinks, install toilet, install shower rod, install finished plumbing trim, caulk around tub and sinks, install baseboard, install light fixture and GFCI outlet
Total Labor Costs
Total Cost – $17,250.00 (Length of job 4 – 6 weeks)
Estimated Materials:
$4,700 – this includes the three most expensive items which are: 60†vanity (approximately $1,600), disposal of debris (approximately $1,200), skylight (approximately $400)
GRAND TOTAL = $21,950
Gut a 5′ X 7′ bathroom and the large closet behind it…close up three doorways, leave existing to master bedroom…framing, drywall, plaster, all new pluming (2 sinks, shower stall, jacuzzi & toilet plus marble tiling for a 9′ X 14′ bathroom…$40,0000
Fixtures & tile supplied by owner (Kohler, jacuzzi, restoration hardware)….$7,500
Shower surround….$2,200
Having it all ensuite for me and whoever is over that night….priceless
“Will this be an ensuite bathroom????”
If so, does that mean the tub should be heart-shaped?
“Will this be an ensuite bathroom????”
If it is, it should be a 50-75K job.
Don’t forget to add marble columns around the tub.
So the question that is nagging everyone and nobody has the balls to ask…”Will this be an ensuite bathroom????”
I don’t think the timing is unreasonable. The reality is that once there isn’t a full day’s work at your place, like when the job is 90% done, you’re waiting on a few hours work here and there from different trades, in a certain order, to bring things to a close. This means there may be days when very little work is being done on your job.
As any renovator knows, it’s the last 10% that’s always the slowest!
Wow, this is some excellent advice. Really appreciate it.
Just not sure about the timing: Arkady and DIBS think it’s good while ExTex thinks it’s long. I’m not as concerned about the time as I am about making sure they do a good job.
ExTex, I’ve heard similar quotes for skylights. They were way less than I expected, even when a new opening was required. But I definitely want to make sure they get that right.
4-6 seems like a very long time.
What are they building a bathroom for Madame de Pompadour?
It’s a bathroom with a new skylight….3 weeks max.
Oh, and while they have the roof open for the skylight and while they’re installing it (it’ll be a few days work), ask for protection after they leave for the day (case it rains).
RE: the new skylight opening.
In the quote there’s no mention of framing it and roof repair; flashing, etc.
The only mention is “install skylight (trim out ceiling)”. If you don’t have an architect doing a framing drawing, you should be very inquisitive about the method of construction.
Sorry to keep adding. I just want to make sure you get everything in writing.
Your labor costs seem very high and I wouldn’t expect the job to take 4-6 weeks.
If the job takes 4 weeks with 2 guys on site at any given time, that breaks down to almost $54/hr. per person. If it takes 6 weeks, $36/hr.
For about $20/hr. you can still get very professional results.