{"id":3047,"date":"2014-09-10T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2014-09-10T00:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2021-01-21T23:19:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:19:40","slug":"bathroom-renovation-cost-getting-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-renovations\/advice-renos-bathroom\/bathroom-renovation-cost-getting-started.html","title":{"rendered":"Bathroom Renovation Cost & Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re thinking about undertaking a bathroom renovation, then you\u2019ll no doubt be considering what you want to achieve by doing so. \u00a0Whether it\u2019s updating the look, increasing resale value or adding functionality, amenities and storage, the scope of your bathroom renovation project will depend on many factors but primarily your budget.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Other factors include how long you\u2019ve been living in your home and how much longer you plan on remaining there.\u00a0 We’ll also be sharing our knowledge on what features to expect for $3,000 to $100,000-plus, to help you plan your bathroom renovation.<\/p>\n

Like all home renovation projects, there\u2019s generally 3 levels of renovating: good, better and absolute best. \u00a0In this series of #bathroom #renovation articles we\u2019ll walk you through the basics regardless of your budget. All price ranges are indicative only to give a general guideline. Hire a professional bathroom renovator<\/a> or designer to get an exact free quote or use our online estimator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cost of bathroom renovation will depend on a number of different factors but one of the biggest ones is the age of your existing bathroom and what renovations have been completed already. \u00a0Renovating a 1990\u2019s bathroom is quite different to renovating one from the 1920\u2019s.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got an older kiwi cottage, villa or bungalow then it\u2019s likely that your bathroom has had a series of variable quality renovations already done on it. To do a great job you\u2019ll need to peel back the layers to the original bathroom and see what\u2019s there and what needs doing up to any legal standards as well as what you\u2019d like to have.<\/p>\n

Bathroom renovation: let’s breakdown your budget
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Use Builderscrack to get free quotes<\/a> or estimates <\/a>and ask for a breakdown of costs when hiring a tradesman so you know where your money is going. Make sure you are well-informed of what materials are being used and the cost-benefit of these when compared to cheaper\/more expensive products.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s up to you to decide where you spend and where you splurge, here\u2019s a good guide of how bathroom renovation expenses may be divided up. A smart homeowner will budget for an additional 10-20% for unforeseen costs that may arise.<\/p>\n