Bathrooms can be the best option for improvement
of your lifestyle and home value. Installing a new basement bathroom means new bathroom plumbing installation. The cost of running new bathroom lines can
dominate your budget, so set priorities and decide where to splurge and where
to save. Costs for a basement bathroom are the same as for an
upper level one, however, the concrete foundation, running water lines and
providing drainage make it different.
Before installing basement bathroom make a cost
estimation of the project to set a budget. It can be a maze like task, if you
are not familiar with construction estimating. The only option is to ask a
contractor to quote the price. Installing basement bathroom involves many
factors, including framing, plumbing, drywall, wiring, flooring, shower
installation and finishing.
Bathroom plumbing installation is the most
expensive area of your project. The average costs for basement renovations in
Toronto are the following:
-
Labour
Professional plumbers will charge $45-$65
per hour. A full plumbing job (approximately 46 hours) - planning, site
preparation, fitment and installation
of a shower, toilet, bathtub and sink;
plumbing supply line - will cost $2070
- $2990.
- Materials
and supplies
The cost of adhesives,
fittings, sealers and finishes can be around $100.
- Fixtures:
The price of the fixtures
will depend on the chosen style and quality. Expect to pay $400-$1500 for a low cost bathtub, a
sink will
cost around $100-$500,
to install shower will cost $450-$2000,
a new toilet can
be around $100 and $250.
- Removal
and disposal fees:
Removal and disposal of old
plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, bathtub and shower) will be $150 in addition
to $450-$650 paid for 10
hours of labour.
- Enhancement and improvement costs
Changes in your floorplan
will cost $500-$1000.
- Special Costs for a Basement Bathroom
A thick concrete slab as a
floor, running drainpipes and water lines can be very costly. If you choose the
conventional route, you will have to dig into the concrete and tap into the
main drain line and run water to the fixtures. Actual costs will depend on
conditions, job size and size options.
So, average cost of such basement renovations in Toronto depends on many factors, it will generally cost less if you have a concrete
slab foundation that has to be cut through. A basic bathroom addition can cost
from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00.
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