How Much Does A Bathroom Remodel Cost In Chattanooga?

According to www.homeblue.com the average cost of a bathroom remodel in Chattanooga, TN is anywhere between $6,000 and $41,000 depending on the size. Here are some different factors that influence the cost of a bathroom reno.

●     The size of the bathroom

●     The current state of the bathroom

●     Premium countertop products are used such as granite

●     You have a flexible time schedule

●     The sub-floor in the bathroom needs replaced

●     If the existing fan and sub vent are re-used

●     Fixtures (toilet, tub, sink) are re-used

●     If walls need moved

How To Find A Good Contractor For Bathroom Remodel

Hiring a contractor can be a looming and sometimes intimidating task. Nobody wants to be in the position of spending hard-earned money on a poorly done job. You want to look for several factors when searching for the best contractor for the project to ensure the success of beautiful bathroom remodels. Here are the top three things to look out for.

1. Listen to word-of-mouth recommendations. You can’t always trust the fancy advertising that promises the best work to be the perfect fit for your bathroom remodel in Chattanooga. Asking friends and family if they have had similar projects completed recently can lead you to some promising prospects. Chances are, if your loved ones were satisfied with the work then you probably will too!
   
   
2. Make sure the contractor is licensed. Most licensed contractors are honest, hardworking individuals with a good understanding of financial responsibility. Usually the horror stories you hear about contractors revolve under workers without licenses. So, just make sure when you are looking for a contractor for your bathroom remodel you check that they have a license!
   
   
3. Shop around when looking for a contractor. When you are looking for a big project to be done, you really want to get AT LEAST 3 bids on the project. Just because one bid is a crazy amount lower than the rest does not necessarily mean you would be getting a great deal. It’s actually seen as a red flag. Chances are the contractor made a mistake when writing the bid or left work out that needs to be done. The last thing you want is to agree to a bidder and then be back loaded with a bunch of unexpected costs when signing contracts. And don’t forget, you get what you pay for! This is definitely an area where you would want quality over quantity.

DIY Bathroom Remodel VS. Hiring A Pro

You may be considering taking on the bathroom renovation project yourself, which is a valid idea! Not having to pay upfront labor costs can sound pretty tempting. When making this decision, here are 4 points you will want to consider.

Lacking a Clear Plan

When taking on a project by yourself it is easy to go into it with missing pieces to the plan. When you sit down with a pro you are able to get the whole picture of what needs done, from the big fixtures down to the smallest details. Having a full plan ensures that all of the measurements are precise, costs are all accounted for, correct materials will be bought and your personal taste will shine through.

Clean Work

Think about it this way. Would you need to hire an electrician, mason, or plumber for other projects in your home? If you answer yes, then this job is no craft project. You have to take into consideration the wiring, plumbing needs and level install of tiling on the walls. Think about the level of frustration that can occur when your granite tiles are sliding down the walls and your new toilet is leaking.

On top of this, the demo itself is an extremely messy job. A lot of people forget the part of having to dispose of debris and junk at the end of the project. When you have a pro, all of this is taken care of for you!

Improper Spacing

How many home layout fails have you chuckled at on social media? Loads right? It’s probable that most of those jobs started as DIY projects that weren’t planned out right or were causing so much frustration the homeowner gave up and left it to the next guy to buy the house. It takes trained skill to be able to properly measure out the fixtures in the bathroom to where they not only look nice, but function as they are supposed to! You also won’t have to worry about pipes that weren’t cut right and end up sticking out, or crooked, leaky shower heads.

Savings

Your main motivation for trying to remodel the bathroom yourself is most likely the cost of labor. This is totally understandable! When you are calculating material costs and thinking, “hey I can do this!” It sounds like a really good idea! What happens more often than not though, is that some big cost mistakes can happen when someone who may be lacking experience tries taking on a project that’s a little outside of their expertise.

While it may sound like a bit of a joke that paying for the labor costs can actually save you money, we aren’t joking. By the time you have to buy the materials (at least once, hoping you don’t ruin it the first time around), the tools for installation, and the time off work, you are looking at a pretty costly project. And then you have the added pressure to do everything right, Because, if you don’t, you will have to end up hiring somebody anyways to come in and fix everything you did!