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
I’d be pleasantly surprised if it came in at 6 weeks.
Arkady, you mean 4-6 weeks is short? I was thinking it was on the lengthy side, so glad to know this is also reasonable.
Well, you didn’t say you have a skylight. Is it a new opening or does it exist and and you’re replacing. New openings ain’t cheap!
“evaluate wall framing and sub-floor”
What does this mean? I’d ask for an ‘add alternate’ to replace all wall framing and sub-floor if needed, so you’re not surprised after they open up the walls.
Actually, I think it should be replaced. If you’re saying the bathroom is old, then so are they. It shouldn’t be up for negotiation.
“enclose pipe (heat riser)”
What does this mean? If you’re using this heat pipe to heat the room, make sure they install a grille cover. And what kind.
If the quote is not broken down by trade, I’d ask them to break it down. It’s kinda hard to see what you’re paying for each trade, ie. plumbing, electric, drywall, etc.
Going to copy and paste my comments from the OT, so others can benefit.
An average size bathroom with average finishes will run between $8,000-15,000 (5K is on the low end), depending on the fixtures and tiles selected.
After removing the old wall tiles, make sure the contractor takes down ALL the walls and installs Cement Board NOT Green Board (not waterproof). If you live in an older home and want to go the extra distance, you should inspect the plumbing branches to make sure they’re not rusted or need replacing. Cause now would be a good time to do that; while your walls are open.
Also, if this is a heavily used bathroom, while your floor is open, you might consider radiant heating.
– Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 28, 2009 10:23 AM
4-6 is doable. As Expert said in the OT, I’d get this broken down by each trade…demo, plumbing, electric, separate skylight, construction & drywall, tiling, finish installastion (plumber).
A bidet is really nice to have if you have room. My BF may use it more than I do.
4 to 6 is phenomenal.
Thanks DIBS, there is definitely a lot to do, so maybe this sounds reasonable. Would you agree? How about the timing, 4-6 weeks? Also reasonable?
The skylight adds another $4-5,000 to the bill of a bathroom reno. NEVER, EVER skimp on skylight quality. I assume this one is non-operating (fixed).
Also, as someone else said in the OT, seriously consider radiant floor heating…preferably pex if you have hot water heat, otherwise electric (preferably 220v , not 110v).
It sounds like you have more plumbing than just swapping out a toilet & sink…that adds up.
Other thing to consider is a heat lamp with fan in the ceiling.