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It’s hard to disagree with the benefits of adding a new bathroom to your home. Unless you’re living on your own, having an extra bathroom can ultimately make you and your home’s inhabitants’ lives much easier – there will be less waiting around to use one, plus you can spread your toiletries out across multiple rooms. But how difficult is it to add a new bathroom to your home?
As experts in bathroom and shower room installation, Greenstar are well placed to guide you on the key considerations when looking to add a new bathroom to your home. Read on to learn our top tips for adding a new bathroom.
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One of the best reasons for adding a new bathroom is the fact they don’t typically require a huge amount of space. For instance, you only need a three-foot-by six-foot space for a small water closet or half bathroom. You’ll need more space should you want a shower or bathtub, but do bear in mind the larger the bathroom, the more expensive it will cost.
You can optimise the space in your current home by adding a bathroom in areas such as closets, existing bathrooms (that can be divided up), and master bathrooms (that can be partitioned for en suites).
Bear in mind that it is easier to plumb in a new bathroom if it is in the vicinity of existing plumbing. For example, installing a downstairs cloakroom adjacent to a kitchen may only require extending the existing plumbing system already present in your kitchen.
All new bathroom plumbing work must be completed to relevant regulations and codes. This may mean having to update your entire plumbing system. What’s more, if your home is on a septic system you should figure out if it can withstand the additional load of a new bathroom, otherwise you may have an expensive upgrade on your hands.
We recommend you follow these top tips when looking to add a new bathroom to your home:
As experts in plumbing installation, Greenstar are on hand to assist with all aspects of your new bathroom’s plumbing. Contact us for more information.
Similar to the plumbing needs, any electrical work must be done to current codes. We always recommend planning in advance, understanding what changes are required to your current system.
If you’re planning on including a bathtub or shower, then you’ll need to ensure your bathroom is well-ventilated. A window placed on an exterior wall or a skylight roof is preferable, however if this is not possible, then a bathroom fan will help circulate the air as well as prevent moisture from building up. We suggest adding a fan even if you do have space for windows to add extra ventilation.
In terms of financial value, it’s difficult to put an accurate figure on the value add but you should be aware that potential buyers prioritise homes with at least two bathrooms.
According to Resi Design, a new bathroom can add 4-5% onto your home’s value, but this is dependent on the design and execution.
There is a general preconception that a new bathroom is extortionately expensive, as costs associated with finding the space and installing the fixtures and plumbing can quickly add up. This can be true, but you must remember that a new bathroom can significantly add value to your home. The key to maximising your return on investment is finding the right balance so that the benefits of a new bathroom outweigh the cost.
Technically yes, although based on your current house setup there will be more and less logical places to build it.
Planning permission is generally not required for installing a new bathroom unless it’s part of a house extension or if you’re looking to make changes to a graded house. In any case we recommend checking with your local planning authority just to make sure, especially if your property is a listed building.
Waterproofing is required for where there’s a water outlet – the shower recess, bath, taps and drains. A shower recess should be waterproofed to a height of at least 1.8m. The levels of waterproofing will be affected by:
There is no set small size, however your proposed water closet must be big enough to fit both a sink and toilet. Taking into consideration the distance between the facilities as well as door placement, a standard small size is 18 square feet but this can be less based on preference.
Every job is different as each bathroom install will vary in levels of complexity. We are also fully aware of how stressful any house renovation work can get. Rest assured Greenstar will complete your plumbing installation efficiently and accurately, without compromising on quality.
We’re a leading plumbing and boiler company based in Dorset with vast experience in residential and commercial installations, servicing and emergency repairs.
For reliable and professional plumbers and Gas Safe registered gas engineers, contact Greenstar on 01202 355344 today.
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