What You Need to Know About Bathroom Additions
There may be nothing more impactful than adding an extra bathroom to a growing family home. In one or two bathroom homes, the line for the shower or toilet can feel like you’re at Disney, but without the costumes and balloons. We all know the comfort that an added bathroom can bring, but what about the cost? Is a bathroom addition worth it, or should you just move to a different home with more bathrooms? There’s a lot of factors to consider, so let’s get into it.
At HEX General Contractors, we make up a team of experienced renovation experts with decades of projects under our belt across Sacramento and the Bay Area. Reach out to us for a free estimate or some personal insight on bathroom renovations.
Why Add a Bathroom?
Not only does a bathroom addition greatly boost your life enjoyment by cutting down on lines and clutter, it’s also a smart financial investment that can boost your resale value.
Increased Home Value – It’s important that you hire a qualified professional that can help you make smart building decisions and produce a quality bathroom addition. With the right team, you can expect to recoup up to 50% of your investment in added home value!
Extra Convenience – It cannot be overstated just how much an additional bathroom can improve your daily life, especially in a busy home!
Guest-Friendly – A bathroom addition makes hosting evening parties or overnight guests infinitely more comfortable.
Where Should I Add a Bathroom?
You can’t just place your bathroom addition anywhere you want. Depending on the layout of your home and property, there may be a few smart locations for you to consider. The best way to find out is to simply reach out to us to set up a free consultation.
Here are a few things for you to consider:
Unused Spaces: A large walk-in closet, empty corner of a large bedroom, or even the area underneath a staircase are all spaces commonly renovated into bathrooms by homeowners.
Existing Plumbing Lines: Building your bathroom addition in conjunction with existing plumbing lines will go a long way in keeping costs low, so anything near your laundry room, kitchen, or bathroom is ideal.
Garage or Basement Conversions: When converting your garage or finishing your basement, a bathroom addition will come with higher costs, but can be well worth it in the end.
Room Extensions or Home Additions: This is often the most expensive option, but extending your home to add a bathroom to the exterior is an excellent option for homes in need of added space.
How Much Does It Cost to Add a Bathroom?
Since a bathroom addition involves a myriad of factors like location, existing infrastructure, size, materials, and fixtures, it can be almost impossible to provide a blind estimate. The best way to get an accurate estimate is to reach out to our team; we’ll send an expert out to go through your options and provide a detailed report on what you can expect.
Every year, the Journal of Light Construction examines a host of national data to determine the average cost of various renovation projects and their added value. We’ll present their findings to give you a very rough idea of what you can expect in terms of cost.
For a midrange 6ft x 8ft full bathroom addition constructed onto the exterior of an existing home, the average cost to a homeowner living in our region came out to $58,586 in 2024.
Permits and Regulations
When adding a bathroom to your home, you’ll be required to abide by local building codes with necessary permits and inspections. It may sound overwhelming, but some of the things you may need include:
Plumbing and Electrical Permits
Building Permits for Structural Changes
HVAC Permits for Ventilation Installation
Our team at HEX will handle all of the permitting on your behalf to ensure that your addition meets local regulations and is built to a standard that will add value to your home and stand the test of time.
Sacramento’s Bathroom Addition Experts
Adding a bathroom to your home can do so much for you! If you’ve read this far, you likely already know that and are seriously considering making the investment. We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right partner on your side when taking on such a huge project. An experienced team like HEX can ensure that your bathroom delivers on your dreams while going above and beyond industry renovation standards. We specialize in premier remodeling services and take pride in being a family-owned and operated company that can pay close attention to your needs.
If you’re ready to get your estimate, reach out to us today! Or just give us a call to speak with our renovation experts to get your questions and concerns answered. At HEX, we’re always ready to help!
