🔨 Bathroom Addition Cost Calculator: DIY vs. Professional
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Adding a second bathroom is a fantastic way to boost your property's appeal. As What The Flip puts it, they knew they needed to add a second bathroom to the house to increase its overall value and sellability.
However, a full-service remodel comes with a premium price tag. As What The Flip notes, the average cost to turn a closet into a bathroom is $15,000. Start by entering a baseline quote from a general contractor.
⚡ Outsourced Trades
Even when you take on a major DIY project, you should hire licensed professionals for rough plumbing and electrical work. When facing concrete block walls, What The Flip actually hired out the plumbing and electrical to safely route utilities.
Paying for skilled trades guarantees your infrastructure is up to code and fully functional. It is an unavoidable cost, but a smart investment in safety.
🛠️ Finishing Materials
This is where you save big. As What The Flip explains, the next step is demo, and this part is completely free as long as you don't mind getting your hands dirty.
Keep your budget low by choosing affordable finishes. What The Flip was able to save time and money by using an acrylic base, and they went with subway tile because, love it or hate it, it is undeniably cheap.
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Based on content by What The Flip on YouTube.
Original: How to add a Bathroom Cheap | Turning a closet into a Bathroom for under $4,000
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