ᐅ Cost estimate for our bathroom – is $6,000 realistic for the equipment?
Created on: 6 Jan 2018 18:16
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Hello everyone,
Since we have already received many good tips in this forum, we are now back with a new request for help.
At the beginning, when we first thought about building, we were considering a prefabricated house. In the end, after a lot of reading and advice here in the forum, we decided to build with solid construction, brick by brick, using Poroton blocks, with a local construction company. The architecture is finalized, the building permit / planning permission has been submitted, and construction of our single-family home is scheduled to start in April...
In recent weeks, we have spent a lot of time looking at tiles, doors, stairs, kitchen, and bathrooms.
Regarding the kitchen, we now have a pretty good idea that should also fit within the budget, similar to the wood-look tiles we want to use for the rest of the house (except for the bathrooms).
We are still a bit unsure about the bathrooms, especially regarding the budget.
We have looked at the bathrooms featured in the bathroom blog here (https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/zeigt-her-eure-baeder.12054/).
In terms of style, bathrooms #73, #75, #93, #159-160, #167 are along the lines we like (sorry, I wasn’t able to link directly to those entries).
Our master bathroom is 18 sqm (194 sq ft).
Our guest bathroom is 5 sqm (54 sq ft).
For the master bathroom we want:
- Freestanding bathtub
- Walk-in, level-access shower
- Double sink with a large vanity cabinet (2x2 drawers) and a large mirrored cabinet
- Toilet
For the guest bathroom:
- Walk-in, level-access shower
- Single sink with a small vanity cabinet and mirrored cabinet
- Toilet
No urinal, no bidet, etc. – we don’t need those.
Whirlpool is rather not an option (maybe a small whirl function as part of the bathtub).
It should look stylish though.
The floor will be tiled (for example, we like the Gepadi Nexos tiles mentioned in the thread above); the walls will be either tiled or finished with Caraston panels.
Our offer of course includes certain items, for example, tiles priced at 45 EUR/sqm (about 45 EUR per square meter) and labor for installation.
For all other materials (except the tiles), a total of 6000 EUR (about 6000 EUR) has been budgeted for both bathrooms together.
That means if we want more expensive tiles, we have to pay extra.
If we need more or more expensive materials, we have to pay extra as well.
Question:
We think we can roughly manage the tile budget; even if it goes up a few euros, it won’t break us.
However, the 6000 EUR budget for the rest of the equipment makes us nervous.
Is it at all realistic to realize what we have in mind with 6000 EUR just for the equipment, or is that completely unrealistic?
If unrealistic, how much additional cost should we expect?
Thanks.
Since we have already received many good tips in this forum, we are now back with a new request for help.
At the beginning, when we first thought about building, we were considering a prefabricated house. In the end, after a lot of reading and advice here in the forum, we decided to build with solid construction, brick by brick, using Poroton blocks, with a local construction company. The architecture is finalized, the building permit / planning permission has been submitted, and construction of our single-family home is scheduled to start in April...
In recent weeks, we have spent a lot of time looking at tiles, doors, stairs, kitchen, and bathrooms.
Regarding the kitchen, we now have a pretty good idea that should also fit within the budget, similar to the wood-look tiles we want to use for the rest of the house (except for the bathrooms).
We are still a bit unsure about the bathrooms, especially regarding the budget.
We have looked at the bathrooms featured in the bathroom blog here (https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/zeigt-her-eure-baeder.12054/).
In terms of style, bathrooms #73, #75, #93, #159-160, #167 are along the lines we like (sorry, I wasn’t able to link directly to those entries).
Our master bathroom is 18 sqm (194 sq ft).
Our guest bathroom is 5 sqm (54 sq ft).
For the master bathroom we want:
- Freestanding bathtub
- Walk-in, level-access shower
- Double sink with a large vanity cabinet (2x2 drawers) and a large mirrored cabinet
- Toilet
For the guest bathroom:
- Walk-in, level-access shower
- Single sink with a small vanity cabinet and mirrored cabinet
- Toilet
No urinal, no bidet, etc. – we don’t need those.
Whirlpool is rather not an option (maybe a small whirl function as part of the bathtub).
It should look stylish though.
The floor will be tiled (for example, we like the Gepadi Nexos tiles mentioned in the thread above); the walls will be either tiled or finished with Caraston panels.
Our offer of course includes certain items, for example, tiles priced at 45 EUR/sqm (about 45 EUR per square meter) and labor for installation.
For all other materials (except the tiles), a total of 6000 EUR (about 6000 EUR) has been budgeted for both bathrooms together.
That means if we want more expensive tiles, we have to pay extra.
If we need more or more expensive materials, we have to pay extra as well.
Question:
We think we can roughly manage the tile budget; even if it goes up a few euros, it won’t break us.
However, the 6000 EUR budget for the rest of the equipment makes us nervous.
Is it at all realistic to realize what we have in mind with 6000 EUR just for the equipment, or is that completely unrealistic?
If unrealistic, how much additional cost should we expect?
Thanks.
We completely removed the standard items that came with the house (which gave us a credit of 1400€) and then ordered directly from the plumbing supplier for 15,000€. However, we still need mirrors, lights, flooring, and small accessories. The bathroom is 26 m² (280 sq ft). More expensive options were also possible, but we set an approximate budget limit.
Let’s break it down:
Tiles: Additional tiles are needed for the floor-to-ceiling showers and the freestanding bathtub. Stainless steel trims, some platforms, and extra partition walls as well…
The walk-in showers were offered as a separate extra by our general contractor (due to screed, masonry, tiles, and waterproofing) for 700 (about 700€) four years ago, just as a guideline. The drain channel wasn’t included then (around 500€).
A rain shower is usually not included in the package, mostly just simpler shower fittings.
Regarding design, even budget options offer nice and good quality choices. In my opinion, whether something looks cheap or expensive mostly depends on the combination with the tiles. It’s better to choose higher quality tiles so you can afford somewhat cheaper fittings.
The same applies to basins.
Vanities with drawers are expensive. In your place, I’d check at Ikea or look for display models. Mirrors also add up, but those are two extras not accounted for in the sanitation budget.
And whether your toilet flush plate has to be plastic, stainless steel, or designer style is not really a question when the overall project costs are between 14,000 and 60,000.
Our simple double bathtub with a length of 180cm (71 inches) already cost over 2,000 (approx. 2,000€).
Tiles: Additional tiles are needed for the floor-to-ceiling showers and the freestanding bathtub. Stainless steel trims, some platforms, and extra partition walls as well…
The walk-in showers were offered as a separate extra by our general contractor (due to screed, masonry, tiles, and waterproofing) for 700 (about 700€) four years ago, just as a guideline. The drain channel wasn’t included then (around 500€).
A rain shower is usually not included in the package, mostly just simpler shower fittings.
Regarding design, even budget options offer nice and good quality choices. In my opinion, whether something looks cheap or expensive mostly depends on the combination with the tiles. It’s better to choose higher quality tiles so you can afford somewhat cheaper fittings.
The same applies to basins.
Vanities with drawers are expensive. In your place, I’d check at Ikea or look for display models. Mirrors also add up, but those are two extras not accounted for in the sanitation budget.
And whether your toilet flush plate has to be plastic, stainless steel, or designer style is not really a question when the overall project costs are between 14,000 and 60,000.
Our simple double bathtub with a length of 180cm (71 inches) already cost over 2,000 (approx. 2,000€).
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hemali20037 Jan 2018 09:49I also think that 6000 might be a bit tight. But a single washbasin doesn't necessarily have to cost 6000 euros.
It really depends on the quality and brands you choose.
Our two washbasins together cost 1000 euros. We find them nice, and the quality is good. They probably won’t last 20 or even 30 years – and that’s fine, because I’d rather renovate the bathroom after 15 years.
It really depends on the quality and brands you choose.
Our two washbasins together cost 1000 euros. We find them nice, and the quality is good. They probably won’t last 20 or even 30 years – and that’s fine, because I’d rather renovate the bathroom after 15 years.
Thank you very much for the feedback.
The responses meet our expectations.
In addition to the 6,000 EUR already included in the general contractor’s (GC) quote, we have set aside 15,000 EUR; that would give us 21,000 EUR for the bathrooms just for equipment (tiles will be extra, as mentioned).
I think this should be more than enough, right?
The responses meet our expectations.
In addition to the 6,000 EUR already included in the general contractor’s (GC) quote, we have set aside 15,000 EUR; that would give us 21,000 EUR for the bathrooms just for equipment (tiles will be extra, as mentioned).
I think this should be more than enough, right?
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