5 Questions to Ask Before Remodeling Your Bathroom

It has long been known that, if you want to add value to your home or make it more desirable to potential buyers, one of the best things you can do is remodel the bathroom. Bathroom remodels aren’t just great for those who want to sell their house or enhance their investment, either; a newly refurbished bathroom can add comfort, elegance, and luxury; it can help you save water, and it can bring enormous aesthetic appeal.

Before you undertake a bathroom remodeling project, though—whether you’re hiring a remodeling company or doing it on your own—there are a few questions you should pause to consider.

What’s the Budget?

This is the first question to ask about any home project, because it will ultimately determine how much can be done. A budget that’s past $10,000 might include all new fixtures, a whole new look for the room. A budget of just a few hundred dollars might encompass only new curtains, or perhaps some new décor. Regardless, the budget determines the scope of the project.

What are the Goals?

You may or may not be able to get everything you want with your remodel, so it’s good to make a list of priorities. What’s the top thing you hope to accomplish? A new look? A more luxurious tub? Simply some fresher fixtures?

Who will be Using This Bathroom?

Think through who will be using the bathroom, both now and in the near future. The décor and fixtures you choose for a kids’ bathroom may not match what you’d pick for a guest bathroom; a bathroom in use by the elderly might require special features, as well.

Can You Make it for Long Without the Bathroom?

Depending on the scope of your remodel, the bathroom may be out of commission for a couple days, maybe even a week or more. Can your family live without it for that long?

Can You Do it By Yourself?

Even if you want to handle certain things as DIY projects, there may be a few tasks for which you’ll need to call professionals—not necessarily professional remodelers, but professional plumbers. Certainly, installing a new toilet or sink unit is going to be beyond the abilities of even the most avid DIYer!

Our team of professional plumbers can help. Contact us today to ask how we can assist with your bathroom remodel!