Walking into an old, worn out bathroom the first thing in the morning is not particularly the best way to start your day. But on the other hand, bathroom renovation is never inexpensive despite the fact that it is typically one of the smallest rooms in the house or apartment. It is hard to talk about numbers when it comes to bathroom renovation cost but you cannot get away with it without spending at least several thousands of dollars. A basic renovation starts at about $4,000/5,000 if you are really modest, while the upper price limit actually has no limits.

Cost of Bathroom Fixtures

If you want to renovate your bathroom, you will apparently need to buy new bathroom fixtures such as the toilet, sink, bathtub/shower, flooring, etc. The cost of the fixtures depends greatly on your taste for style and design as well as on the materials, brand and the store you buy them. You would be surprised what a difference in price a little bit of shopping around can make. It is possible to find beautiful fixtures at great prices but you can easily spend tens of thousands of dollars if you tend to have an “exquisite” taste or if you would like to create your own private spa. Also, you will spend considerably more money if you buy each fixture separately than if you buy a bathroom suite instead.

Do Not Forget about the Labor Cost

To renovate you bathroom, you will obviously need to remove the old bathroom fixtures, flooring, fixtures and other features you want to get rid of and install the new bathroom. And having someone to do it for you will cost you money. Unfortunately, removal of the old bathroom and installation of the new one is more expensive than many people are aware of until they start the bathroom renovation project. How much a bathroom fitter or contractor will add to your bathroom renovation cost you depends on the extent of your project, while the cost increases dramatically as soon as you have any special demands such as relocation of the toilet or bathtub for instance. But the cost of removal of the old bathroom and installation of the new one also varies greatly from one bathroom fitter to another which is why it is a good idea to ask several fitters for the price quote before hiring one.

DIY Bathroom Renovation vs. Hiring a Contractor

DIY projects have become increasingly popular in the recent years. With the right tools and the aid of instructions that can be found online, it is possible to carry out a number of project yourself like a pro. However, you need to have lots of time and some basic DIY skills as well because most home improvement projects are not as easy as they may seem at a first glance. Even more, a DIY project turn out more expensive than hiring a contractor. After all, just imagine that you do not install the plumbing correctly. Bathroom renovation is among the most challenging home improvement projects which is why you are highly recommended to call a contractor if you are not 100% sure what you are supposed to do because you will pay even more if you call a professional to repair your “mess”. But if you would like to reduce the expenses for this part of bathroom renovation and if you have confidence in your DIY skills, you can hire a contractor for the most complicated works and carry out the easiest ones yourself.