When you’re planning your next basement bathroom remodel, the first thing on your mind is like any other remodeling project. What it’s going to cost? Too many people try and figure this out without thinking about how they’ll get all this work done. They neglect to plan properly, then end up being surprised at what a smaller budget will buy them. Sadly, they’ll have to rethink their plans and perhaps give up on some of their ideas.
Your friend down the street has a completed basement and it looks awesome. He has a brand new bathroom with an oversized tub for two, a surround sound entertainment system, two 42″ televisions, and all the latest gadgets. You see, your friend was given the gift of never paying for anything! His rich grandpa built that house and left his money to be divided among his equally rich kids. But you’re not going to let this get in your way. You want that same finished basement as your friend. You want that new bathroom with two sinks, soapstone counters, and a bathroom mirror that goes all around the room so you don’t have to worry about knowing where to look when applying lipstick (don’t lie ladies). You want that gaudy 13′ tall ceiling and floor to floor mirrors; it just shows how much more valuable your house is by comparison!
Average cost to build a basement bathroom
The average cost to build a bathroom in the basement is $30,000-$40,000.
The average cost of building a bathroom in the basement varies greatly depending on your location and the size of the bathroom.
In general, it costs between $30,000 and $40,000 to build a basic basement bathroom. A deluxe version can cost more than $50,000. The cost includes labor and materials for plumbing fixtures and flooring; however, it does not include electrical wiring or drywall installation.
The national average price for a basic two-person bath is $29,236 according to HomeAdvisor’s national survey of 1 million homeowners who hired professionals for home improvement projects from 2014-2016. The prices vary based on the location of the project: New York City homeowners paid about twice as much as those in Omaha ($41K vs. $21K).
The average cost to build a basement bathroom is $5,000 to $10,000 if you do it yourself. If you hire a contractor, expect to pay between $35 and $50 per square foot for labor and materials.
The cost of building a basement bathroom depends on how much work you’re willing to do yourself and how far along you are in the process when you start looking for contractors. If you’re not sure where to begin or what materials to use, consider hiring a general contractor who can help guide you through the process.
How Much Does It Cost To Make A Bathroom In The Basement?
The first thing to consider when budgeting for your basement bathroom is the cost of installing new pipes and drains from the main house into your new room. This will ensure that water flows freely from your main system into your new space without any leaks or breaks along the way. You’ll also need electrical outlets installed so that you have light sources for each fixture in your bathroom.
If there’s no existing plumbing in your basement and no room for expansion with pipes or drains, then expect this part of the project to cost around $2,000 – $5,000 depending on whether or not you plan on adding additional fixtures like a shower stall.