Are you planning to remodel your bathroom anytime soon or in the near future? Depending on how extensive your bathroom remodeling project is, expect to shed out thousands of dollars. Small projects may cost you around $3,000 while bigger projects can reach a high $30,000. Imagine the many bathroom fixtures that you’ll be adding or replacing and somehow, you’ll have an idea on how large your project will be. So before you go hire a contractor and designer, make sure that you’ve done your homework. Be prepared so you won’t be surprised with the expenses they will lay out. Below are some tips on how to budget for a bathroom remodel. Doing this before contacting a contractor will give you an idea how much you are going to shed out. At the same time, you’ll know what you can only afford. So when you talk to your contractor, you can already inform him/her what you only want to update or replace.
Discount Toilets and Tubs
There are so many suppliers and manufacturers providing sales and clearances from time to time. Expect sales when they have new models or stocks coming out as they will need to clear out their warehouse of older models. Check out the general prices of bathtubs and fixtures by searching the World Wide Web for local warehouse near you. You may also search for discount toilets among other fixtures you want to replace. Just search online and you’ll find thousands of companies offering discount items.
Purchasing Discount Bathroom Fixtures
To make sure you save more on bathroom fixtures, you have to know about the discount stores, outlets, clearance sales, etc. You can find out about clearance sales through newspapers, magazines, and other forms of advertisement. Of course, you should regularly check online for more updated information.
Do Your Own Research
Before you hire a designer or contractor, make sure that you’ve checked the prices of fixtures online and in stores. If you want your toilet to be replaced, canvass for a toilet that will fit your budget. Most of the time, the designer and contractor will just show you a catalog and let you choose. Then, they will purchase the items for you. However, you should know that they usually add a mark up to these fixtures. It’s best that you research on your own and after consulting with your designer, tell him or her that you will be the one to purchase it yourself. You are helping yourself save a lot of marked up fixtures that you can easily find in your local hardware. You’ll be surprised at how high the fixtures will cost when your contractor gives you an estimate.