How to Estimate Costs Involved in Remodeling a Bathroom

You may choose to remodel your bathroom to update the look or repair damages.  Before undertaking this job, you should stop to identify exactly what you want to change.  In doing so you will be able to determine an estimate of what it is going to cost you.  After all, you do not want to spend tens of thousands of dollars when you have only budgeted for a few thousand.

1. Decide what you want to change in your bathroom.  You will find that the costs will vary greatly depending on whether you simply want to replace some fixtures or make a total overhaul.  So, take notes of what you want to do so that you will be able to estimate the cost of the project.


2. If you are planning to change your bathtub you need to decide what type you wish to create.  You can choose from a one-piece tub and shower combination, a tub with water jets or a shower stall.  Add this to your list of notes that you are taking.


3. Decide if you want to change your entire toilet or just upgrade it.  Make note of your choice.


4. Decide whether you want to upgrade your vanity or replace it with a new one.  You may decide that you only need to add another sink to create a convenient dual sink vanity.  You may also decide to install a new faucet.  Make note of what you want to do here.


5. Look at your medicine cabinet and linen closet.  Decide if you need to add new shelving, lighting or create more room here and add it to your notes.


6. Check your exhaust fan and flooring to see if any of these things need to be replaced.  You may have some loose tile or simply want to create a different look here.  Linoleum and marble tile are also good upgrades to think about.  Decide what you wish to do and make notes of these things as well.


7. Sit down at your computer.  Go online and look for prices from a home improvement store that is located near you.  Write down the price of each of the items that is on your list.  Total everything up and you will have a complete estimate of just how much money it is going to cost you to remodel your bathroom. Add an extra 10 percent to allow for unexpected situations.