How long does it usually take to remodel a small bathroom?
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Jenny Hicks
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Want to replace old tub/shower combo with a tiled, walk-in shower. TThe room is only as wide at the tub is long, and there's a window around shoulder height above the long side of the tub. Toilet and flooring need to be replaced, also. Has a single sink vanity and large linen closet (must close bathroom door to open linen closet). Any approx. cost available?
for whom to do it?
The full-scale tear out and rebuild of a small bathroom should not take long. When all working parts mesh correctly, you can expect a bathroom to be fully remodeled in a total of 23 days. Assuming that no work is done on weekends, this translates to 4.5 weeks.
Hi, if you are a do it yourself are capable of doing the tile work yourself you could probably redo the entire bathroom for $1,500 maybe less. Go to surplus building supply places where you can get a good deal on ceramic tile, vanities, mirrors. To maximize space (depending on the hallway) If there’s wall space I would hang a barn door that would slide open so that your linen closet would be available without having to close the bathroom door. Unfinished vanities are relatively inexpensive and you can always find good deals on vessel sinks and faucets online.. The only real expense would be a shower door if you choose to enclose the shower, if not you could hang a shower curtain and just build up a short lip. Toilets are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Other than the tile work the only issue you have is making sure that you seal the shower walls with the appropriate material, and laying the shower pan.
It will take about a month depending on getting contractors when you need them and how long it takes for inspections, maybe more, maybe less if you get lucky. There are many things that need to be done.
As for cost, there are many factors that determine the amount. What finishes you pick could determine some of your costs. Even where you live, labor and materials could cost different amounts. I've done redone about 12 bathrooms in different houses. I live in New Jersey about 7 blocks from the beach. The last one I did was 3 years ago. It was a small bathroom and it cost us over $10,000. I had matching granite countertop, shower threshold, shower seat and threshold for entering the bathroom. My faucets were expensive, costing about three thousand dollars for the sink faucet, shower head, rain head, handheld, all the valves and trim kits, towel bar, toilet paper holder, hooks for back of door, toilet handle and hand towel ring (I tend to buy high end products a lot of people haven't even heard of). The brand is Brizo, they have a lifetime warranty and are heavy and very nicely made. They were purchased online, so location had no bearing on the faucet prices. Keep in mind, big box stores may have a faucet that looks exactly like a really expensive one online, it isn't the same inside and the insides are the most important. Plastic verses ceramic, you always want ceramic.
I will gladly give you a detailed description of everything that needs to be done. Just reply to my post and I will help you anyway I can.
Get your family and friends to help out- it'll take quicker and be fun!
The answers to your questions all depends upon who is doing the work. If it is a professional, it will cost more, but take less time. To say how much it would cost, is an impossibility as professional rates are different in different areas of the country. The cost of cabinetry, fixtures, tile, etc. also very depending upon how much you want to spend for those things.
Good idea!
mine was out of commission for 2 weeks. had it done in the cooler months....better working conditions. they did reseat the toilet before they left for the day.
Here is our small bathroom renovation. https://alifeunfolding.com/our-small-cottage-bathroom-renovation/