Are Bathroom Remodels Worth It?

To be honest most remodels in your home are a worthwhile investment. Whether you plan on living in the property longer or planning to eventually sell, a refresh on your bathroom setup is always a good idea. And while you handle it, you may be able to take a look at some areas of your home that are always good to check once in a while…

Do I need any type of special permit for my bathroom remodel?

If you are only handling an internal remodel of your bathroom, such as tile replacement or bathtub replacement, then you should be ok to do it on your own. Once you involve anything related to plumbing or electrical, then yes, you will need to get a building permit related to those.

This can include even repointing where your toilet is or where you want to place your bathroom lights, that are different from the original configuration. It’s always best to check with your local contractor who covers the Sacramento, CA area, and who will know what exactly and who exactly will be needed for your remodel

Ok – What goes into a bathroom remodel?

This all depends on what you want to do exactly. If you are considering a full remodel of your bathroom, to make it fit for a king, then there are several moving parts that do go into it and they should honestly be handled by a local professional.

Bathroom fixtures
Here youll need to consider removing somehow all of your bathroom fixtures and preparing to implement all the new ones that you found would look better in your new bathroom. This includes everything from mirrors to lighting to whether you want to have a double sink for you and that special someone.

A new place to wash yourself
Then you have to consider the installation of a new shower or bathtub, these could be completely new features in your bathroom (i.e. you ever had a separate shower and a bathtub combination). This is where it also gets a bit tricky because if youre adding something new to the equation, then you will definitely need to include a plumber in your next round of adding skilled laborers.

Putting up new cabinets
Just like when you do a kitchen remodel, you will also have to consider any sort of storage you have there, whether it’s the cabinet below a sink, or a separate one attached to the wall for linens, these need to be factored in and a skilled carpenter will be needed for that proper installation.

Tiles
Many people believe that tiles are a very DIY project you can do. It’s also a very easy project to quickly mess up. Whether you use the wrong adhesive or don’t wait long enough for it to stick, because you aren’t familiar with the humidity level in Sacramento, CA, it’s always better to look for a professional who understands exactly how to place tiles and get them to stick the first time.

Don’t forget those walls
Youve demolished your bathroom, so now its time to put up new drywall and get some water-resistant and humidity-resistant paint on it. This is a critical component because you do not want to use any part of the previous drywall that was there, due to the fact that there could be a conflict between them, causing cracks and separation.

Final steps
This is where the expertise of a contractor comes in handy. He or she will be able to assess that all components have been successfully installed and that all plumbing and electrical wiring are done properly the first time. A very important time now, because this is the final step for checking that everything is working properly and set properly as well. Then, the only thing the contractor has left to do is collect his payment and let you know you can use your new bathroom!

OK – but I feel like this is a great DIY project

Consider this. The national average for a bathroom remodel is around $11,000. In the Sacramento, CA area it can range between $6,000 to $18,000. This is all in, and not as expensive as you might think. Keep in mind that these are just averages and a lot of different factors play into the cost, but working with an expert in your local area actually ensures that you stay within that range and within your budget.

Once you decide to go the DIY route, the budget becomes flexible and the deadline ends up being whenever you have that spare time on the weekend to actually do it. The materials you decided on months ago might not suit your tastes anymore, and the decision making becomes lax.

How much can I recoup on my spending?

Bathroom remodels are one of the best property value boosters out there. There are instances, again always depending on your remodeling route, where homeowners are able to recoup nearly 70% of their costs! Thats a huge increase when you consider selling.

Another major question that can come up is how long does something like this take? It can be around four to five weeks for a standard renovation as certain parts cannot be done in parallel (such as finalizing the plumbing, which occurs at the end). These are always rough estimates, and that’s why again, it’s always best to work with your local Sacramento, CA contractor who can give you more concrete timelines based on your overall needs.

In the end

Any remodel can be added stress that no one really ever needs, or expects until the construction begins. It’s always better to consider working with local experts who know the best time to handle the remodel, as well as understand all the different parts and materials that go into it.
They are much better equipped if you go to them with an expected budget and will be able to find all the right items that will ensure you stay within that proposed budget, and still get what you are looking for in your remodel.