Bathroom Remodeling On A Budget

If you ask around, people will probably tell you that the average cost for a bathroom remodel is about $15,000. Remodeling Magazine says the average cost of a master bathroom remodeling project is $25,000. These cost estimates assume that you will use good quality materials and hire a contractor. If you have a older home with plumbing that is out of date, you can probably add another $5,000 to the estimated cost.

So before you give up or conclude that you can’t possibly afford to remodel a bathroom, please read on. There are many ways to reduce those cost estimates and remodel your bathroom affordably. Here are some of the most popular ways to remodel your bathroom and eliminate a huge amount of the cost for the project.

1. Plan every step of the project (including planning) very carefully. Pay attention to every detail and everything that contributes to the cost.

2.Think very honestly and very carefully about parts of the job that you can do. Everything you do will reduce the labor costs for the project. Just remember that you will end up increasing the cost if you try to tackle something you really don’t know how to do.

3.Shop around for every item and every construction material you need. Compare the prices for each item in every store. You will probably find some big differences in prices. Be sure to check liquidators and the Habitat for Humanity Re-Stores.

4.If you can find what you want in a store that carries the item as a stock item, you will pay less for it.

5.Look for discontinued models of fixtures, fittings and major materials. These will be on sale at a huge price reduction.

6.Schedule your remodel during a slow period for your contractor. This is often the time from Thanksgiving until January. This can save 5% or even 10% of your cost.

7.Make no changes once the work has begun. These changes are costly. Sometimes they are extremely costly.

8.Don’t move plumbing or electrical fixtures. This will save a bundle.

9.Look for less expensive ways to accomplish the same goals. For example, if you are remodeling a small bathroom and you want to make it look bigger, one way to accomplish that is to use vertical stripes on the walls. Instead of buying striped wallpaper, paint the stripes.

10.Look for ways to incorporate salvage items in your design and décor. This will save money and help you create a room that is unique.

Don’t give up on remodeling your bathroom because of what people tell you about average costs. Just use your imagination, these tips and some smart shopping to save a bundle and make the project affordable.