subject: Contemplating A Bathroom Addition In Los Angeles [print this page] No one likes to wait around to use the bathroom in the morning. If you feel that your house just seems to be one bathroom short, you can consider a bathroom addition. A bathroom addition Los Angeles is bound to be a good investment. People expect to have plenty of bathrooms in a house they are looking to buy. More important than that, it improves the comfort of you home.
You will need to decide where it is best to add the bathroom. There are questions to ask. Are you looking to add one to a master bedroom, one for the kids, or near an entertainment room? What would give your family or yourself the most enjoyment? What would help your market value? Assessing market value for a bathroom addition Los Angeles will take some research. Be thorough if this is something important to you. In general, if you do not already have a master bathroom, one is more and more expected when people choose a home.
If you have a large room you can probably divide it off and add the bathroom in that area. This works especially well in an entertainment area if have finished your basement. A large master bedroom can work the same way. You may also be able to combine two bedrooms and use part of one as a bathroom. This would reduce your number of bedrooms but offer a bathroom suite which is very appealable.
If you do not have space in a room, consider adding a room. You also need to know if it is feasible. For this you will need to enlist an architect. There are hundred in the Los Angeles area. Get advice from a friend or find a place for reviews of their work. Ask the potential architect for references. Ask to be shown work they have done in the past.
Before you approach any architect or contractor, you will need to know what it is you want in your new bathroom. Make a list of what you want and need in the bathroom. Brainstorm anything you might like from a pedestal sink to a 3 person bathroom tub. Do not hold back. You can now take that list and divide it into two categories. One side will be what you really need for the bathroom to have basic function. This list would include a basic toilet and sink. The other category is your wants. These would include to whirlpool tub, pedestal sink, and marble flooring. You will need to take this list and price out what each item would cost. The function list should be your priority.
You list and any sketches you have made will be a guide to any contractor or architect you hire. Get quotes on various options for the bathroom. This will let you know if you can even go forward at all. If you can fit an addition into your budget, you will need to assess which one you can afford. You will then know how many extra amenities you will be able to have.
