How To Calculate The Cost Of Bathroom Renovations

The cost of all bathroom renovation projects are different. Even if the same architect built all of the houses in your town, the cost of bathroom renovations will not be the same for each homeowner in that town.  There are so many variables to keep in mind which contribute significantly to costs.

How Big Is Your Bathroom?

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.  Even if you aren’t planning on changing the floors, you’ll need to know the square footage of the walls.  Good measurements will give you the information you need to purchase the right materials at the right price.  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.  This will help you prepare for the worst.

Type Of Materials

This is another important factor in calculating the cost of bathroom renovations.  For example, you may want to put in granite countertops or custom cabinets, but they can be very expensive.  Perhaps you can contrast some decorative tiles with plain (and cheaper) tiles made from synthetic or composite materials.  Perhaps you planned on tiling the walls and the floor.  Knowing the cost of the materials will help you realize if you can afford to tile all of that space, or make other plans.

Choosing A Contractor

Get a few estimates rather than go with the first contractor to call back, if at all possible.  Get them to write their estimate down.   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.

If you don’t have the time to have several contractors look at your bathroom and make an estimate, you can go online to their web sites and use their home renovation calculators to calculate the cost of bathroom renovation.  Just enter your bathroom measurements and materials into the calculator and let it work it’s magic!

By: Chet Lystrom