$6000 - Affordable Basement Bath

Small Bath Project in basement - Neo Angle Glass Shower/Low Clearance-No Problem/ Black base tile with ceramic rope shoe /Ceramic tile floor/Stain Grade trim and doors/Chrome Hardware

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Howto & Style

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• Renovations
• Remodeling
• bath
• basement
• kitchen
• carpentry
• kitchens
• basements
• baths

[dluuc]

"You can finish a basement bathroom for much cheaper, using licensed and reputable contractors." It is impassable. In our region.

[GoodMeasureLLC]

@dluuc Things have become more competitive lately. But I still don't think you're going to do a great deal better on a full bath, especially if it's from scratch. Although I am willing to try if anyone would like a free estimate.

[GoodMeasureLLC]

The question was asked, "How is $6000 affordable. I accidentally removed the question, but it was a good one so I answer it in the two below messages.

[GoodMeasureLLC]

Great Question!

The answer is all about comparisons. The average cost for a 50 square foot bathroom using three mid-range fixtures runs about $11,000 in our region. Now compared to a do-it-yourself type homeowner, $6000.00 is a lot, especially if that weekend warrior is determined to keep their materials cost below the average of $2,300 for the above-mentioned bath.

[GoodMeasureLLC]

If comparing a licensed and reputable contractor to an unlicensed individual, there's often a difference in affordability. But unfortunately, performing home improvement in the state of Maryland without a license is illegal and so this comparison begins as an apples and oranges comparison. Thats why I tell my customers we dont complete with non-licensed individuals.

Materials/labor costs-taken from the Home Tech Remodeling and Renovation Cost estimator of 2005 for Maryland 2, 3rd Quarter.

[itin4265]

6,000 is insane. With the price of material today and the cut throat construction cost ( in chicago) that's too much money. Plus your using prices from 4-5 years ago when the economy was crazy. You can finish a basement bathroom for much cheaper, using licensed and reputable contractors.