Do you intend to renovate your bathroom in 2022? You do well if you have such intentions. Thus, sit and count its financial cost before doing it.
Averagely, you need $11,164 to renovate your bathroom. Most homeowners incur $6,609 to $16,612, while large or master baths cost between $25,000 and $50,000.
We focus on this issue, its determining factors, how to remodel bathrooms on a tight budget, and more. Stay on this page.
12 Factors Determining Bathroom Renovation Cost in Toronto
The exact of renovating a Toronto bathroom varies depending on different factors. Here are the top factors driving bathroom renovation prices.
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Toilets
The quality of toilets determines a bathroom’s overall cost. Averagely, doing a toilet costs between $295 and $3,000. Features like height, round or elongated bowls, water efficiency, and toilet seat quality determine a toilet’s overall cost.
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Water Challenges
Water shortages in a given area also affect the overall cost because it’s difficult to foresee any water damage in framing before doing any demolitions. Therefore, some contractors have contract clauses to protect them if water damage occurs behind walls.
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Electricals
Electricals also influence overall renovation costs. Averagely, installing new electrical fixtures will cost you between $100 and $1,000. These fixtures and appliances include light fixtures, exhaust fans, switchboards, and hot water geysers.
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Painting
The quality of paint you use also affects its cost. You will need coating finishes with shiny surfaces and high fungal resistance because of a bathroom’s humid and moist nature.
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Permits
You may spend between $350 and $1,800 on building permits, depending on your exact local building code enforcement. Most contractors include this cost in the overall project bill.
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Style
Style also drives renovation prices. Your chosen bathtub, shower, or jacuzzi determines your overall price. Door and vanity types also affect a renovation project’s cost.
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Labor and Subcontractors
Most hourly billing contractors charge between $50 and $75 per hour. That brings the average labor cost to 40% and 65% of your project’s budget. It’s prudent to ask a contractor to give you a labor breakdown before engaging them.
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Bathtub
Bathtub installation also determines a project’s overall price. Averagely, you’ll spend between $500 and $3,000 on a decent standalone soaking tub.
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Wall and Floor Tiles
Your chosen tiles’ quantity and quality affect your project’s cost. You may use porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone. Natural stone costs between $3 and $50 per square foot, while porcelain costs $3 to $20 per square foot.
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Shower
Bathrooms with shower combos and alcove baths require at least $150 for adding basic pressure balance valve tubs and shower sets. Shower valves that add varying body sprays and offer better water control sell for $550 each.
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Countertops and Other Vanities
Your chosen vanities’ amount and quality will cost you $300 to $3,800 for smaller bathrooms. Bigger ones could cost over $10,000.
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Faucets
Your preferred faucets’ type and quality also affect your renovation costs. You may install touchless or wall-mounted faucets. You may install pedestal, wall-mounted, or console sinks. Sinks and faucets will cost you $119 to $348.
7 Tips to Reduce Bathroom Renovation Costs
You don’t need big money to renovate your bathroom when you can maximize the little you have. Here are tips to get the best with a tight budget.
- Draw a Layout Plan
Draw a plan that determines what you want to do. This way, you will be better placed to allocate your money only to predetermined tasks. Otherwise, you might inflate your budget with works you didn’t initially envision.
- Get Professional Advice
Involve a bathroom renovator early to advise you on what you should do or avoid. Their valuable advice will give you an accurate budget estimate.
- Use Cost-Effective Materials
You can also save money on your bathroom renovation using affordable but quality materials. For example, replace natural stone with porcelain because it lasts longer than natural stone and is less vulnerable to cracking.
- Do Self-demolition
Do self-demolition if you have the time, skills, and tools. Only be sure you know what lies behind your walls—electrical wires and water pipes. Otherwise, you could cause costly damages that defeat your self-demolition’s purpose.
- Check Out Recycling Centers
Check recycling centers for lightly used building materials to save yourself renovation costs. For example, Habitat for Humanity ReStores has affordable recycled tubs, faucets, tiles, windows, and laminate flooring.
- Have Clear Goals in a Contract
Save money by documenting your clear goals in a contract so that your renovator only does what the contract entails. This way, you won’t pay for what you didn’t authorize.
- Limit Tiling
You may also save some cash by limiting tiles to the floor and painting the rest of the walls. Add wainscot or faux beadboard instead of tiles to get more warmth and texture.
5 Things to Do Before Hiring a Renovation Contractor
Always be smart before hiring a bathroom renovation contractor. Here are nuggets of wisdom to give you a strong footing.
- Discuss Critical Issues
Talk to your contractor before starting the project to avoid additional maintenance and repairs their mistakes could cause. They should clarify with you:
- How they handle mistakes, damage, and repairs
- Whether they have an expressed warranty or guarantee
- If they have past work for reference
- Whether they bill per hour, square foot, or as a total
- Any additional costs like mold removal from walls
- Get a Quote and Schedule Agreement
Your contractor should give you the following:
- A documented schedule
- A list of all permits, materials, and labor
- A list of the renovation tasks they’ll do, plus their rates and deadlines
- An agreement for penalties should they miss a deadline
- Let Them Document Everything
The contractor should document all the overall costs, warranties, payment schedules, and guarantees.
- Don’t Pay Anything Up Front
Don’t pay for incomplete jobs. It’s wise to pay per agreed-upon milestones.
- Always Check Licenses and Past Jobs
Lastly, check the contractor’s licenses and genuine customer reviews. Ask for past jobs and happy clients for further consultations.
Let’s Renovate Your Bathroom Today
Are you ready to renovate your bathroom this year? Our team is ready to help you bring freshness into your bathroom by renovating it. Contact Revival Construction today for a free estimate and consultation.
