Ways to Save Money on Your Bathroom Remodel

Posted by Rob A on April 13th, 2019

Renovating a bathroom can enhance your daily life. However, the prices can quickly add up if you are not careful. Here are some ways to keep the budget tight.

Time

The saying goes that “time is money” and it is true when it comes to remodeling. With careful planning you can avoid spending more on labor costs and expensive delays. One idea is to wait until all of the ordered materials have arrived. This way work can begin and end faster, and you won’t have to suffer the domino effect by waiting to install that piece until this piece has arrived.

Another way to save time is to work with the best plumbers in Roswell, GA. Plumbing, like electricity, should always be done by a professional. The same goes for other areas of the remodel. If you try to become an overnight expert on tiling a floor you can waste valuable time; yours, and the construction team’s. Instead, leave the installation to the pros, and save your expertise for other areas.  

Materials

Saving money on materials is important, but you will want to do it carefully. Since the bathroom is prone to warm temperatures and moisture you will want to be diligent in finding surfaces that can stand the heat and dampness. Buying local is a great way to save on material costs. You can avoid shipping expenses, and if you have a small area to cover, you can see about using their off-cuts or leftover salvage materials for a reduced cost.

Another way to save on materials is to choose where to go big, and where to be thrifty. For example, you can use more expensive and ornate tiles for a small area, like a backsplash, and use more economically priced tiles for the larger areas. Be sure that your floor is slip resistant and has good traction.

Planning

When you plan the layout of the bathroom you can make some cost-saving choices right from the start that will go a long way to help your budget. For example, you can determine if you really need two sinks, or if one will do. You can discover that a large spa tub is not necessary, and a soaking tub, or shower alone will be a better option for you and your family.

Remember to think long-term as you renovate. Keep floors, walls, and appliances neutral and able to work with many design choices, then add less permanent touches to the decor like rugs, curtains, light fixtures etc that can be swapped out over the years. An insider tip is to keep the existing plumbing where it is. Even if you work with the best plumbers in Roswell GA, moving the pipes is very expensive, so work with the outlets where they are currently.