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I would like to lower the costs of my project. All plumbing is in the same areas of my bathroom, but upgrading to tile heated floor, bigger walk in shower (snail type), freestanding tub and new cabinets/toilet/lights. The bathroom will be the same size as before with the watercloset door and walls being removed. 38,000 seems a bit high.

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BeverlyFLADeziner

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Lyn Nielson
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you can begin by making a list of all the 'pieces' tub, sink, vanity, light fixtures, toilet, tile(s), in floor heating mat... that is a list.

then imagine demo, clean up cost, and then putting it all back together, correctly, is it worth the $? ... generally if you provide the materials, the contractor will still add on a charge, he doesn't work for nothing, do you?
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Debbi Washburn
last year
Does that include materials? How big is the bathroom ? Post some sort of plan and pics to get more help...
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I was posting it on my iPad and accidentally posted it in th wrong section. It was meant to be in the before and after section. I didn't know how to move it or delete it once I'd posted it. Sorry.
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Hello All, Thank you for all your comments! It's great to see how important these factors are to people (especially as this 'Old Age' shenanigans will be experienced by all one day!) With regard to the height of the toilet - the lady in question is in her late eighties, and we worked with her at each stage of the remodel, she tested the height of the toilet to make sure it was exactly where she wanted it and where she felt comfortable (the same with the grab handles). We also put the basin on a reinforced frame, so that she can use that as support, if needed. I think it must be the angle of the photograph as there is plenty of room to manoeuvre between the WC and the shower screen. Concealed cisterns are great for a project like this as they are such a space saving design. Using a reliable and recommended brand such as Gerberit puts your mind at ease that nothing should go wrong - especially if you use skilled plumber/tradesmen. Obviously nothing is perfect, which is why if anything should (and it is rare that it does go wrong) they come with a 25 year guarantee. You will also find that a maintenance hatch might be useful, and cause less stress if anything should go wrong. We have been fitting these types of systems for well over 20 years now and (*touch wood*) have not had a single problem! Importantly - Concealed cisterns and wall hung WC's provide the ideal easy-to-clean, and extremely hygienic surface. There are no obstacles to clean around or cisterns to clean under, just uninterrupted floor space, which can be cleaned easily in one go! For a project like this, one of the biggest advantages of concealed cisterns that are coupled with wall-hung WC's is that the user can adjust the height of the toilet to suit their particular height requirements. So often, floor-standing toilets don’t accommodate very tall, short or elderly individuals, making them uncomfortable to use. Other advantages are, of course, aesthetics, noise reduction, environmentally friendly, they can take more weight and are therefore stronger, you have a lot more design freedom in planning a space, finally they are state of the art, and more durable nowadays. The shower seat is not fixed, so she is able to move this in and out with ease! Having lived with the original bathroom for about 50 years our client wanted a change! She wanted a very clean, modern, bright, and un-cluttered space. She didn't want anything on show, and wanted to walk in to a serene and soothing space! She has a lovely vase of bright flowers on the window sill, as a finishing touch and that's as far as the 'accessories' go (I did spot some orange towels, so that gives a splash of colour!) But, as always, design is each to their own! Thanks again for all your comments, this project was a first for us regarding the clientele and we learn more from each and every one. Holly @ MillChris Developments Ltd
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If you use the search box and search in the bathroom photos for storage, you'll find loads of ideas. You could perhaps create built in storage somewhere? Or large wicker baskets to hold towels will bring warmth. Perhaps a freestanding unit. Depends on the layout of the bathroom. Also, have you thought about lighting? Lots of Houzz stories about bathroom lighting: https://www.houzz.co.uk/ideabooks/query/bathroom%20lighting
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A builder, the type that would do an extension etc, they will employ the nessesary trades at the right time. Ref load bearing walls, a structural engineer will tell you, and if they are and you want to change them theyll need to do the drawings to be supplied to builder, to ensure sufficient support is retained etc. Quick check you can do yourself is direction of wall vs joists, if they run in the same direction then it not load bearing, even if it is solid. Ref disruption between rooms, a builder will arrange all as necessary, but at a kitchen will likely require bathroom floor to be lifted if you're doing anything with lights or sockets in kitchen. Hard to tell ref plumbing as depends what the set up is and how you want to change it, remember this can be supply of cold, supply of hot, waste and CH if you're wanting to shift radiators.
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jawalker2
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He is a recommended contractor on Houzz. We are supplying the tub, toilet, taps, filler for tub, lights, shower heads and controls, grab bars. We will need to order the vanity and storage closet. The room measures 11'9" x 12'3". Basically the room will be gutted and re-done.
Tara
last year
Not a pro, so take this with a grain of salt. To save money, try a more standard type of shower ("regular" walk in shower instead of a "snail"), and no under floor heating.
Jake The Wonderdog
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It's difficult for any of us to judge that cost. It will vary a lot by location, if you are in a multi-family dwelling, finishes, etc.

Talk to at least two contractors. This is going to be a very custom job, so you won't get an apples-to-apples comparison.

The shower is likely to be the place where you can cut costs. Going with a more standard shower that can use a standard pan would be the least expensive.
la_la Girl
last year
There have been a few threads on here about the cost of bathroom remodels recently - I think this type of reno can feel "cosmetic" as in not moving pipes etc.. but there is a lot of complexity/expertise needed in creating a new waterproof system for the shower, making sure the backing for floor and shower walls/floor is ready for tile etc..
Helen
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No one can tell you what your remodel will cost because there are too many variables. As the posts indicate, no one is *shocked* that the *bid* is $38,000 because that doesn't seem to be an unreasonable amount for the scope of your project.

As with any major project the only way to find out if the price is out of line is to get a true estimate from at least two other GC. And by true estimate it should be one that spells out everything in detail. When I did my remodel, the plans were submitted to the GC and these were the detailed plans - this is because everything impacts the final cost. For example, certain tiles might be more expensive to install - whether that is size, material and design.

And price shouldn't be your sole criteria or even your major criteria. Reliability and quality and reputation are far more important than attempting to save money because it will cost you money in the end and a LOT of aggravation to not have a reliable honest skilled GC who has a pool of skilled workers he uses.

I think people seem to think that not moving anything means that a bathroom remodel is not major and is just cosmetic. Taking a bathroom down to the studs and rebuildng it is probably the most expensive thing you can do on a "square inch" basis. Electrical and plumbing labor is expensive and needs to be done. Tile work and waterproofing requires expensive highly skilled labor to be done correctly. There are so many components that most people who have never remodeled don't focus on in terms of the labor, material and costs involved.

ETA And small or average size bathrooms are really not much cheaper to do than larger bathrooms because most people have one toilet - a vanity with no more than two sinks and a shower or bath or whatever. It is the labor that is extraordinarily expensive as the material cost is not all that much more for larger square footage and once you have brought labor in the incremental charge for tiling a slightly large floor or whatever is not going to be significant so the cost of a small bathroom is not going to be pro rata based on square footage.
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Debbi Washburn
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Without pics and plans and what materials you are installing it is hard for anyone to help. That does not seem to far out . Have you gotten other bids? What were those ranges?

No one on here will tell you how much your space will cost to do unless they can be in the space and ask a whole lot of questions about what you are doing and even then we can't be even close to accurate because we are basing it on our jobs in our areas.
jawalker2
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last year
I just knew that he had received some Houzz awards in the past.
olychick
last year
Maybe research how awards on this site are given out. I've seen ads here for 'pros' who claim awards but the pics of their projects look pretty non-award worthy.
Helen
last year
OP's GC might be fabulous and trustworthy and all that but I would still want to do the same due diligence I would use for hiring any GC.

Get local references and if possible ask to look at completed jobs in person.

As get bids from more than one GC.

There are sites like sweeten.com which have some sort of financial guarantee if you hire through them. I have no personal experience with them but I would think that this kind of financial insurance is more meaningful than an "award" since I don't think houzz has any meaningful recourse against anyone hired through what is essentially ad ad on this website.
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Jarret Yoshida Design
last year
Always get a couple of quotes fior sure. That bein g said, could you post some photos and, if possible, plans to make this question easier to judge? Also, does this include materials. Materials now cost more, they have for a couple of years due to shortages.

please post some photos and help us help you.

https://jarretyoshida.com/
pleballerina
last year
I’m in northern Virginia; FWIW pre-Covid circa 2018 replace-in-place 4 piece bath remodel started at $27,000.
jawalker2
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I am in Utah...

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