I'm thinking about remodeling my bathroom and received a quote of $13,000 from a tradesman. This includes removing the old tiled walls and rotten floor, installing a new floor, and fitting an extraction fan. We're providing the bathroom fixtures, shower enclosure, toilet, and flooring materials ourselves, which adds up to over $8,000. The dimensions of the bathroom are 2.44m x 1.8m, and I'm starting to wonder if this total cost of around $20,000 is reasonable. What do you all think?
2 Answers
Your quote of $13,000 seems pretty standard for the work you described. Especially with removing and installing flooring and walls, plus including a skip for debris. If you’re still concerned, I’d recommend getting a couple of additional quotes to compare. Just make sure the tradesman is bonded and insured!
Definitely, and also ask what kind of warranty they offer on their work!
Honestly, for what you're having done, that price seems a bit high. Installing a shower enclosure and doing the work should take about a week at most. If it's just a replacement without changing the layout, you might be looking at lower costs. Compare a few prices!
Totally! Finding a handy person or smaller contractor might save you some cash.
Agreed! Don't hesitate to negotiate a bit; some contractors are open to discussion.
Yeah, getting a few quotes is a smart move! It's always good to know if you're getting a fair deal.