Remodelling Your Bathroom

REMODELLING YOUR BATHROOM ON A BUDGET WANT TO GIVE YOUR BATHROOM A fresh look? Bathrooms can be one of the most expensive rooms to renovate. With our help we hope you can cut costs and save some serious money when remodelling your bathroom. You can certainly get your dream bathroom on the tightest of budgets.…. It's all about making the right choices! THE BATHROOM IS AN IMPORTANT ROOM IN THE HOUSE, JUST LOOK HOW MUCH TIME WE SPEND IN THERE. 15 MINUTES per day for hygiene 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES per day for facilities (bath & shower) per day total Which equates to 7.58 days per year we spend in the bathroom. That's over a week spent in the bathroom PER YEAR! TOP REASONS WHY PEOPLE REMODEL THEIR BATHROOMS 1 Increase your Homes Value! The top reason for remodelling a bathroom is to increase the value of the home. Remodelling the bathroom can significantly increase the value of your home. 2 Fix Problems! If your bathroom as been neglected throughout the years and needs a little TLC, this is a great excuse to give it a full makeover. 3 Increase Storage Space Some bathrooms just weren't designed with YOU in mind. Remodelling the bathroom can give you the opportunity to create the storage KỘM space you need. 4 Creating a more Relaxed and Personal area Bathrooms are more than just a place to clean yourself and deal with personal hygiene. They are a place to think, and relax... Some people want to remodel their bathroom so that it is more accommodating, and not just a 'facility'. 5 Simply want a Change Some people get bored.. and want a change. Simple enough, and we think it's a good enough reason to get your bathroom remodelled! AVERAGE COST OF A NEW BATHROOM IS £4000 This cost can vary A LOT, depending on how much work is done, right up to the regions of tens of thousands of pounds. PLUMBING £700 WALL TILING £950 Typical bathroom remodelling costs: VINYL FLOOR GL3 ELECTRICAL SUITE £1000 £250 SKIP GUTTING £250 £185 HOW TO SAVE OVER£1000 ON YOUR BATHROOM REMODELLING Fitting your bathroom yourself can save around 70% off the cost, but once you consider the time and complexity of the project it is probably not worth doing yourself. you are buying from a company that does installation too, check Buy the goods yourself - with the approval of the quotes from independant plumbers or electricians Take care of all project waste yourself, and take it to local waste sorting site fitters Used cushioned vinyl Paint walls and ceiling yourself flooring instead of tiles Only part tile the walls Work with existing bathroom layout to save on plumbing costs HIDDEN BATHROOM INSTALLATION COSTS Take these into account when budgeting for remodelling your bathroom. It's quite easy to forget the following: 1 Plastering / Wall Prep When old tiles come off the wall| there may be some costs to re-plaster the wall if there is any damage, in preparation for the new tiles or paint work. 4 Wrong Assumptions Floor Preparation Some hidden costs to watch out Sometimes it is necessary to carry out some work on the floor before you place any vinyl or tiles on top. for will be when costs of materials or labour have not been quoted accurately due to lack of clear communication. Avoid this by having clear set out plans with all fitters and suppliers. Electrics Upgrade Some of your new bathroom requirements may mean that you will need to upgrade your fusebox or consumer unit. 3 Bb BELLAbathrooms www.bellabathrooms.co.uk Sources: http://ukbathroomguru.com/top-5-hidden-bathroom-installation-costs/ http://www.wikihow.com/Remodel-Your-Bathroom-on-a-Budget http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_time_on_average_is_spent_in_the_bathroom_over_a_lifetime http://www.reefbuilt.com/index.php/ask-reef-builders-pros/top-5-remodel-reasons http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/home-improvements/guides/planning-a-bathroom/buying-guide/ П