Ultimate Kitchen Remodeling Guide: Transform Your Space with Our General Contracting Services
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Renovating a bathroom is no easy feat—you want your new bathroom to look great and meet all your functional needs, while also remaining within your budget. Our industry experts are here to address basic questions and topics that will make navigating your bathroom renovation much easier, and hopefully even fun.
How much does a Bathroom Renovation cost?
This is one of the hardest questions to answer, as there are many different factors affecting the price of a bathroom remodel. According to HomeAdvisor, the national average cost of a bathroom remodel is $10,765, but this will vary depending on the size and scope of the bathroom project you are undertaking. Some things to consider that may change the total cost of your project include:
The size of your bathroom
The type of material you choose to use
Whether or not you are keeping the existing layout
Whether or not you are replacing all fixtures
Once you determine the general work scope you are looking to have done, you can begin itemizing your remodel accordingly. If you are looking to get a new vanity, for example, research the cost of the vanity itself and add that to the time/labor you believe will be required for installation. Continuing this for the remainder of the work scope is a great first step in helping you get a ballpark figure for your remodel. If this figure is somewhat near your original budget for this project, it’s time to consult a general contractor (or a few). A general contractor will be able to give you an exact price, and let you know if the work you want done is possible, given your budget. If you need help finding a general contractor, you can visit our article on How to Hire the Right General Contractor.
What is the Bathroom Renovation process and how long does it take?
Similar to the previous question regarding cost, this will largely depend on the specifics of your bathroom remodel. Those who wish to do a mostly cosmetic remodel will find that their projects take much less time than those who choose to do an entire gut renovation. So while there’s no way to let you know the exact process or duration of your project, we can help you get a better understanding by breaking down the various steps that are involved in bathroom renovations and how long they generally take.
Demolition (~2 Days):
Removal of fixtures (toilet, vanity, tub, etc.) and tile (wall and floor), and opening any walls
Rough-In (~4 Days):
Rough framing, plumbing, and electrical
Inspection (~1 Day):
The inspector(s) will come to make sure that the plumbing, electrical, and framing all meet building code standards
Closing Walls (~3 Days):
Once inspection is passed, insulation can be installed (if applicable) and walls can be closed
Flooring (~2 Days):
Subfloor is prepped, followed by installation of tile, vinyl, or hardwood/engineered wood
Walls (~2 Days):
Walls are prepped, followed by installation of tile, wainscoting, wallpaper, etc.
Painting (~2 Days):
Painting of ceiling and walls
Carpentry (~1 Day):
Installation of trim and basic fixtures (medicine cabinet, towel bar, toilet paper holder, etc.)
Plumbing (~1 Day):
Installation of finish plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, etc.)
Electrical (~1 Day):
Installation of finish electrical fixtures (lights, outlet covers, etc.)
Finishing Touches (~1 Day):
Painting trim and touching up, making sure everything is working properly, etc.
Final Inspection (~1 Day):
The inspector(s) will come to make sure that everything meets building code standards, and if so, will issue a Certificate of Occupancy
What fixtures are involved in a Bathroom Renovation?
This will be entirely up to you (besides a toilet, of course), so we have provided a list of various bathroom fixtures that you should consider including in your bathroom remodel project.
Plumbing Fixtures
Toilet, shower pan, tub, shower head, sink/vanity, faucet, shower head (wall-mounted, hand-held, rain shower), shower body spray, bidet, tub spout
Electrical Fixtures
Recessed light, surface mounted light, vanity light, wall sconces, switch, dimmer switch, exhaust fan
Other Fixtures
Medicine cabinet, mirror, towel bar, toilet paper holder, shower niche, shower door, shower grab bar
Final Thoughts
A bathroom renovation presents a great opportunity to make your desired aesthetic and functional changes, so we encourage you to take your time to better understand your budget, the process, and the materials/fixtures you plan on using. A project like this is often considered a challenge, but with the right research and preparation you can minimize ambiguity and increase your chances for success. We hope the information provided in this article will help guide you through your bathroom remodel, but if you still have any questions, feel free to reach out to Rio Contracting.