An updated kitchen or bath is a valuable improvement to your home because it is something that your family can use everyday and is the first thing that buyers look for when considering property. The “2013 Cost vs Value Report” compiled by Remodeling Magazine reveals what kitchen and bath redos cost in Los Angeles and what they give back when you sell your home. These are the average costs of a midrange improvement. It is not what we charge you, which depends on the materials you choose and size of the remodel.
A bathroom remodel costs about $19,865 and returns 77 percent, or $15,333. This improves an existing 5-by-7-room bath with a 30-by-60-inches steel tub surrounded by 4-inch-square ceramic tileA clay-based tile known for its versatility, color variety, and affordability., standard white toilet, solid-surface vanityA cabinet or countertop with a built-in sink used for grooming and storage. counter with integrated sinkA sink made from the same material as the countertop for a seamless look.; ceramic tile floor, and vinyl wallpaperDecorative wall covering available in various patterns and textures..
Adding a new 6-by-8-foot bath over a crawlspace with poured concrete walls costs $46,794 and gives back 76 percent, or $35,954. This includes a 30-by-60-inch fiberglass tub/shower combo with ceramic tile surround, low-profile toilet, cultured-marble vanity top with molded sink, vinyl wallpaper, and ceramic tile floor.
A minor kitchen remodel improves a 200-square-foot space with cabinet and drawer fronts over the existing boxes, new wall ovenA built-in oven installed within cabinetry for ergonomic convenience. and cooktopA built-in surface unit used for stovetop cooking., laminate countertops, midrange sink and faucetA device controlling water flow in sinks, tubs, or showers., and resilient flooringThe finished surface material installed on floors to provide durability and visual appeal.. This costs $22,210 and returns $19,702, or almost 89 percent.
A major kitchen remodel also improves a 200-square-foot-space but with semi-custom wood cabinets, a 15-square-foot island, laminate countertops, resilient flooring, double-tub stainless-steel sink, and all new energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, vent, built-in microwave, dishwasherA built-in appliance that automates dish cleaning., and garbage disposalA motorized device installed under the sink to grind food waste.. It runs $63,677 and gives back $51,619, or 81 percent.
To find out how our kitchen and bath remodels compare to these averages, contact us. You’ll discover that as a Los Angeles Kitchen Designer, we are a better valueThe lightness or darkness of a color affecting contrast and tone..
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