While a bathroom is a small part of our home’s footprint, it can be a large portion of a renovation. According to The Spruce, a bathroom renovation will cost anywhere between $6,700 to $17,600. Gerard Construction can work with you to understand your needs, help zero in on your budget, and make your bathroom work for you.

Leave things alone.

We don’t mean this in terms of not renovating your bathroom. Instead, we mean that a great way to maximize your bathroom renovation budget is to leave the major plumbing locations in the same places. There is a huge cost associated with moving the shower, sinks, and toilets. There are some circumstances where the extra cost is worth it for homeowners, especially if they are looking to maximize space in a different way.

Choose wisely.

If you are working on a budget, choose what parts of your renovation are most important to you. Think about new cabinetry, new flooring, tiles, hardware, lighting, or other extras you have considered in your dream bathroom. Prioritize the parts of the renovation that you love the most and discuss alternatives with our design team to see where you can choose similar, but more budget friendly options. There may be something you like just as much, but at a fraction of the cost.

Needs versus wants.

Sometimes we are looking for a bathroom renovation because we want to update or refresh a space we spend a fair amount of time in. Other times we are doing a renovation due to problems and issues in the bathroom. If you have non functioning elements in the bathroom or damage from water or other construction, you will need to focus on your space becoming functional before anything else. Spend the money getting the bathroom working, then see where you have room in your budget for extras.

Work with us.

We know it may seem like a renovation you can save money on by doing it yourself or hiring piecemeal help, but working with Gerard Construction can actually save you money in the long run. There are a lot of nuances in code and in building that require the guidance of a professional. HGTV argues “[h]aving a play you’ve worked out with a professional will assure you that your design, budget, and timeline are realistic, and it will give you a goal with a path to get there.” Your time has value and should be spent on other parts of your life while we do what we do best.

Refresh yourself.

While we do recommend you work with our contracting team for a renovation, there are a few refreshes you can do yourself while you make plans and save money. Changing out hardware, adding decorative features like new towels or rugs, and putting in a bench or functional shelf for storage could help tide you over until we are ready to do the big work for you.

If you are ready to discuss the needs you have for your bathroom renovation, contact us today. We can work on one room of your home or refresh all the bathroom spaces to make sure your needs are met. Working with us will provide you with the guidance, communication, and construction you need for the bathroom, and home, of your dreams.