Does Bathroom Remodel Increase Home Value?

Usama Ijaz • September 20, 2022
Aspen bathroom remodel boosts home value

Before starting a renovation project, you may be thinking about how much a bathroom remodel increases home value. While a bathroom remodel can mean a better useful area for you and your family regardless of cost or higher property values, understanding how much a bathroom renovation raises the worth of a home will help you decide on your budget.


Remodels increase the value of your property and understanding how much this could be will help you justify the investment in a renovation. After all, if you can someday recoup a significant portion of the money you invest into a project, it immediately makes a lot more sense. So let's see how much value a bathroom remodel brings to your home.

Does Bathroom Remodel Increase Home Value?

 

According to a report, a bathroom remodel in 2022 can increase the value of a property by up to 53% to 58% of the cost of the renovation. On average, you'll be able to recoup somewhere between $15,990 (58.9% of the project's cost) for a midrange remodel, $23,869 (56.7% of the project's cost) for a universal design remodel, and $44,363 (53.5% of the project's cost) for an upscale remodel.


cost versus value of bathroom remodeling infographic

Simply said, a bathroom renovation will not always recoup all the money you spend on it at resale, but it is one of the higher-return projects you can undertake. According to anecdotal information, a fresh new bathroom inspires offers on your property, and renovations to the bathroom may help you add 10% to 40% more value to your home, with the average added value being 20%.


Is a Bathroom Remodel Worth It?


It's up to you and each property owner to choose if a bathroom remodel is worthwhile. However, ultimately you can expect a strong return on your investment as well as a high joy score from the project. If having a bathroom you love using is important to you, definitely go for remodeling. It's just icing on the cake that you'll also be able to recover a significant portion of the associated costs. Contact us to associate the cost and value of bathroom remodeling.

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