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A bathroom is one of the best areas of your home to remodel if you’re looking at it from a financial standpoint. With the right changes, you could have up to an 80 percent return on your investment.
While every remodel is different and not every renovation will provide an 80 percent return on your investment, you could maximize your chances by knowing the cost to remodel a bathroom so you know where to focus your budget.
The National Association of Remodeling Industry states that the average cost to remodel a bathroom is $35,000. This number will vary based on the size of your bathroom and the renovations you make as well as the type of bathroom.
Most homes have a master bath, guest bath, and powder room, each of which provides value to the home, and renovations could increase it.
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Master Bathroom Remodel Costs
The master bathroom is an area many people focus on. It has a large effect on your overall home’s value since it’s a valued room. Depending on how much you change/renovate, it could cost as much as $35,000 to renovate the master bath.
Common renovations include:
- Replacing or refinishing cabinets
- Installing new flooring
- Upgrading showers and bathtubs
- Upgrading countertops, mirrors, and accessories
Powder Room Remodel Costs
Powder room remodels typically cost less than a master bath because of the smaller size and fewer features. On average, expect to pay between $5,000 – $10,000 to fully renovate a powder room.
Common renovations include:
- Installing new flooring
- Upgrading the flooring
- Upgrading the sink, vanity, and countertop
- Painting the walls and/or removing wallpaper
Guest Bathroom Remodel Costs
Guest bathrooms may not be as large as a master bathroom, so they’ll cost less, but if you do a full remodel, it may still cost as much as $20,000. Most people make the same renovations in a guest bathroom as they do a master bathroom including upgrading the flooring, bath, toilet, sink, and vanity.
What Affects the Cost of a Bathroom Remodel?
Like any home project, many features affect the cost of a bathroom remodel including:
- Type and style of vanity – If you’re upgrading the vanity, which is a great place to start, the costs vary. The type of cabinet, countertop, and even the size will determine the cost. For example, laminate countertops are cheaper than granite.
- Faucets – Faucet prices are all over the board. You could install a basic faucet with simple features or a top-of-the-line expensive faucet with touchless features and a fancier design.
- Flooring and tile – If you’ll replace the flooring and tile, the material chosen determines the price. Natural stone, like granite or marble, costs much more than ceramic or laminate tiles. Think about what you want out of the bathroom and if this a long-term investment or you’ll sell the home soon. You’ll get a better return on your investment in natural stone materials.
- Sink – The type and style of sink affect the total cost of the bathroom renovation. Replacing a pedestal sink with another pedestal sink won’t cost much in terms of labor and installation but going from a pedestal sink to a full vanity.
- Other features – You may want to add features to your bathroom that don’t exist yet, which will cost more to install since there’s more demolition involved. Whether you’re going from a stand-alone shower to a walk-in tub or you’re adding new lighting to the bathroom, it increases the cost, but also the return on your investment.
Should You Remodel a Bathroom?
Remodeling a bathroom can be one of the best investments you make in your home. If you spend $10,000 and see an 80% return on your investments, in the end, it cost $2,000 to upgrade your bathroom to something more usable and more attractive. An ARV calculator can help you get to the bottom of your project numbers.
Buyers look closely at bathrooms, believe it or not. If you’re thinking of remodeling and have a limited budget, the bathroom (after the kitchen) is a great place to start. Even if you only make minor renovations to upgrade or update a bathroom, you’ll see a return on your investment.
