Should You Add a Bathroom to Your House? The Costs and Resale Value, Revealed
If you’re thinking of adding a bathroom to your house, you’re probably wondering whether it’s worth the time and effort. After all, if your entire family’s crammed in one bathroom or otherwise waiting to use the loo, an additional bathroom could ease tensions around the home and (not to be dramatic, but let’s be honest) change your life!
On the other hand, a bathroom renovation will cost a lot. Will it translate into extra value when it comes time to sell your home?
All good questions. Allow us to explain.
How much does adding a bathroom cost?
According to Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs. Value report, a midrange bathroom addition will cost an average of $49,596. An upscale bathroom addition—one with more bells and whistles—will run $91,287.
But the price of a bathroom addition will vary greatly based on where you live and what you want done. Adding a full bath