Ensuite bathrooms are the height of luxury! They’re pure convenience, allowing you to step out of bed, use the loo or hop in the shower, and then be fully ready for the day once you open your bedroom door. They’re private, they’re comfortable, and they’re extremely sought after in the current housing market!
So, how about adding an ensuite to your own home? If you’ve got the space for it, it’ll be a great little renovation project to consider. But we should also break down just how much it might cost you as well, as ensuite renovations can be pricey! Here’s what you need to know.
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How Big Will the Ensuite Be?
Ensuite bathrooms don’t have to be the same size as a standard bathroom. They can be smaller, more snug, and a lot more cosy. That being said, you’ll need an exact figure for the size and layout of the ensuite you’ve got in mind.
Without one, you won’t be able to price up the total material and labour cost you might need to invest in. And the smaller the ensuite, the lower this projected cost is going to be.
Of course, there are ways to keep the cost down on bigger ensuite projects. For example, buying wholesale wherever you can, like grabbing tile adhesive pallet deals for professional tilers.
But aim to stay within your limits here, and don’t be tempted to add another sink just because you think there might be space for one!
How Much Plumbing Will You Have to Add?
Ensuite bathrooms are most affordable when they can be plumbed into the existing system.
If you don’t have to add any more piping, or find places to fit these new pipes into the walls and under the floors, you don’t have to pull up floorboards or knock through plaster.
That could save you around £2000-£3000 on the renovation, which is definitely a reduction worth thinking about!
The more you have to add, and the more you have to dig into your structure to add it, the more noughts you’ll see put on the final price.
How Many People Will You Need to Hire?
Be honest with yourself here: could you DIY your ensuite bathroom? You could probably get most of it done without needing a professional, but you’re going to need to call a plumber in at some point!
And the more professionals you need (like tilers, grouters, decorators etc.), the more you’re going to pay out overall.
But you can’t just avoid these costs by refusing to hire until you really need to. You could even increase the price by waiting until the last minute to get an expert’s opinion!
It’s a careful balance between your own DIY skills and getting the quality finish promised by a professional.
Ensuite bathrooms: they’re amazing, but they’re expensive too! Building one in your own home will add a lot of value and class to your living space, but there’s lots to think about.
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