The Need for a Bathroom Addition and Some Tips

A new bathroom is one of the best additions you can make to your home. You just need to know how to get it right, and you will reap the benefits. Below are some of the circumstances that call for bathroom additions and some tips for the best implementation.

When Should You Add a Bathroom?

A new bathroom may be a welcome addition in most homes, but some people can benefit from additional bathrooms more than others. Below are some of the circumstances in which to consider an additional bathroom.

Your Family Has Grown

As your family grows, you might struggle to use the same number of bathrooms as before. Maybe you bought the house when it was just the two of you, but you now have kids and live with a couple of relatives or so. An additional bathroom can help you avoid those long wait times in the morning.

You Need Increased Mobility and Safety

An additional bathroom can also help you accommodate household members with mobility issues. Maybe your parents or grandparents have moved in with you. Maybe you have a chronic health issue that makes using the normal bathroom dangerous. You can install another bathroom with mobility and safety issues, such as grab bars, nonslip flooring, and low-sitting fixtures.

You Frequently Entertain

Entertaining guests calls for an additional bathroom so that they don't have to share the family bathroom. That way, you don't have to overcrowd the existing bathrooms or inconvenience your family members.

You Have Unused Space

You may find yourself with unused space after a lifestyle change or once your children move out of the house. Maybe you used to work from home and had an office, but you no longer work from home. You can carve a bathroom out of the unused space instead of letting it lie idle.

You Want to Boost Your Home's Value

Remodeling projects increases a home's value. An additional bathroom is one of the projects you can use for a value increase. According to HomeAdvisor , an additional full bathroom increases your home's value by about a fifth.

You Want to Preempt Emergencies

Consider adding a bathroom to your home if you currently have only one bathroom. One bathroom is risky because you won't have any if something happens to your bathroom. For example, you need an additional bathroom in case the toilet in the other bathroom breaks or the drain clogs.

What Are Some Tips?

Adding a bathroom is a major renovation project. You must get it right to enjoy the maximum benefits. Below are some helpful tips.

Find the Right Place

The right place for your bathroom should be close to existing water and drain lines. It also shouldn't interfere with the use of other rooms or unnecessarily inflate your budget.

Suitable areas for your new bathroom include:

• Hallways that extend to the end of the house
• Large closets
• Large bedrooms
• Large laundry rooms

A contractor can assess your home and advise you on the best location for the new bathroom.

Observe Relevant Regulations

Observe building codes, homeowners association (HOA) rules, and other relevant laws and regulations. Check if you need a permit or inspection for the addition as these requirements sometimes vary even by town. The regulations can get even more complex if you plan to change the floor plan, electrical wiring, plumbing system, and other major house systems.

JO Contractors has experience with home remodeling and renovation projects. No project is too big or too small for us. Contact us for a consultation on your bathroom addition project to benefit from our experience and professionalism.