A bathroom is an essential part of any home, but one that is often overlooked. Updating this space or adding a new bathroom is one of the best ways to add value to your home. You want your bathroom to be both functional and stylish. A bathroom remodel or addition is one way to improve the salability of your home or make it more practical for you and your family.
Do You Need Cosmetic Upgrades or a Demolition?
If a simple paint job or tub resurfacing will solve the problem, your makeover may not cost much or require much advanced planning. If it requires major changes that involve construction or fixture removal, a little more strategy is needed.
Remodeling a Bathroom: DIY Project or Hire a Pro?
Remodeling a room is a major project, but carefully planning and prioritizing makes it easier. You can save money by doing simpler work yourself. This might include tiling, painting or installing new wall accessories. If you have the necessary skills and experience, you can attempt electrical, plumbing or construction work. If not, it is best to hire a professional.
Adding a New Bathroom
If you have unused space and not enough bathrooms, you may want to add a second or even third bathroom to your home. This is a fairly complex project that will require a general contractor and several specialized experts. However, an extra bathroom may add value to your home and help it sell in the future. According to HGTV, the typical buyer is looking for a master bath, family bath and half bathroom for guests.
To determine if this is feasible, you should choose what kind of bathroom you want to add and hire an appraiser to give you an estimate of how much value it will add to your home. If you don’t want to pay for an appraisal, you can ask a Realtor to compare your home’s value to others in the neighborhood. If your planned changes will take your home above the average neighborhood value, you may want to scale back.
Regardless of whether you decide to update a current bathroom or add an extra room, value is just one factor to consider. A new or upgraded bathroom should enhance your life in your home and help your home sell when it is time to move on. If you are ready to remodel your bathroom, kitchen, or entire home, Prater Construction is ready to help. Give our general contractors in Joplin MO a call today.