Although you may know that you want to get rid of the aqua toilet or add a steam shower to the bathroom, it can be difficult to estimate just how much your renovation will cost. These remodeling estimates will help you determine how much money you’ll need to spend to create a modern, attractive bathroom.
You can expect to pay $66,935 for an upscale bathroom remodel in the Washington, DC, metro area, according to Remodeling’s 2020 Cost vs. Value Report. That figure includes:
If your home doesn’t have enough bathrooms, or you don’t have a master bathroom, it makes sense to consider a bathroom addition. Although bathroom additions are costlier than remodels, they may increase both the current and resale value of your home.
Remodeling estimates that an upscale bathroom addition will cost $90,871 in our area. The addition includes all of the same features of the remodeled bathroom but adds the new room over a crawl space. If you can’t build over a crawl space or lower level and must construct the room from the ground up, your addition will probably cost more than the estimate.
Of course, your actual costs will vary depending on the size of your bathroom and the features and amenities you choose. If you don’t need or want a 100-square-foot space, you’ll save a little money, while a larger bathroom will obviously increase your budget.
If you want certain features, such as a stained glass window, waterproof TV or a fireplace, you’ll also need to allot more money for your renovation budget.
Smart home features make your bathroom more comfortable, but they do come at a price. For many homeowners, the value of smart features more than makes up for a small bump in the budget. Smart home features can be used to:
Are you ready to upgrade your bathroom? Schroeder Design/Build can help you create the ultimate guest or master bathroom. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Sources:
Reeves Journal: How Smart Tech is Changing the Bathroom
https://www.reevesjournal.com/articles/89542-how-smart-tech-is-changing-the-bathroom
Remodeling: 2020 Cost vs. Value Report
https://s3.amazonaws.com/HW_Assets/CVV_Assets/2020/Consumer/washingtondc.pdf