add bathroom to basement cost
Basement Bathroom Costs. Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can share the DIY costs of adding a basement bathroom. I've gotten one quote from a plumber to rip up the concrete, rough in the plumbing, and patch the floor, for $1100. In retrospect, I would probably do the patching to save a little bit of money. $250 total for the basement bathroom electrical. I had 2 recessed lights. Two sconce lights. One GFI outlet and one bathroom exhaust fan with about 8 feet of exhaust duct. I also included in the $250 a rough cost estimate for the Romex wire, electrical boxes and even the 20 AMP dedicated circuit breaker for the GFI. Create falling waters. In most basement bathrooms, you must create “fall,” or you must give the waste a push. All this pushing and falling costs money: Adding a basement bathroom could add $10,000 to your basement retreat budget. Wastewater from your basement bathroom sink, shower or tub, and toilet must have enough slope (another word for “fall”) to drain properly and effectively. Costs for the Shower, Sink and Bathroom Toilet. $730 bucks for all three. I actually got my toilet for free, but for the sake of this article I added in the cost. It's my firm belief that if you try hard enough, anyone can get a free toilet. You just have to be brave enough to ask for it. Typical costs: 1  Converting existing floor space inside a garage, basement or attic into a simple bathroom starts around $3,000-$6,000. However, costs can be $7,000-$25,000 or more for a more luxurious bathroom, or if the new bathroom is far from existing water and sewer lines. Adding a bathroom is usually more expensive per square foot than other rooms because it requires specific types of plumbing, heating, electricity and ventilation. Typical costs: Converting existing floor space inside a garage, basement or attic into a simple bathroom starts around $3,000-$6,000. Basement Bathroom Costs. I'm wondering if anyone can share the DIY costs of adding a basement bathroom. I've gotten one quote from a plumber to rip up the concrete, rough in the plumbing, and patch the floor, for $1100. In retrospect, I would probably do the patching to save a little bit of money. Typical costs: 1  Converting existing floor space inside a garage, basement or attic into a simple bathroom starts around $3,000-$6,000. 2  Costs for do-it-yourself materials start around $500-$1,500, but can run $2,000-$5,000 or more depending on room size, the quality of fixtures and other amenities. A basement bathroom can be built for about $15,200, Fred estimates. Of that, plumbing is the largest component. These prices are based on costs for a small bath measuring about 6 by 8 feet, with 8-foot ceilings. However, many basements are limited to a 7-foot ceiling. Another potential cost-saving location for a new bathroom is the attic. Framing and Drywall Costs to Finish Your Bathroom. I'm guessing the framing was around $70 for the lumber and nails. I did not include the framing tools in the cost. I did the framing myself. I had already framed the rest of the basement so framing the bathroom was not expensive and didn't take to long.
A basement bathroom can be built for about $15,200.