Signs Your Bathroom
Needs to be Remodeled  

Your bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home—you and your family use it several times a day, every day of the year.  

So how do you know when it’s time to remodel?

Here are the top 3 signs to look for: 

1)  You’re Unhappy With It 

If you find yourself wishing for something a bit different, more attractive or exciting every time you use your bathroom then maybe it’s time for a change. 

Have you stopped entertaining because you’re bathroom’s too embarrassing?  

Maybe you’re tired of sharing the tiny, cramped space with your spouse and family. 

This unhappiness with your bathroom is one of the most obvious signs that it’s time to remodel—whether it’s a new cabinet and toilet or remodeling the whole thing. 

            Bathroom before remodeling              After remodeling

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2)  It’s Hurting the Value of Your Home   

Another sign that a bathroom remodel may be in your future can be found when you’re looking to sell your home.  

Is your bathroom in bad shape, poorly lit or outdated. Then it’s probably time to consider remodeling it. 

Did you know that a few quality updates—especially a remodeled bathroom almost always increases the overall value of your home? 

New or updated bathrooms are often the deciding factor for prospective buyers. Almost everyone realizes that new or updated bathrooms are a valuable investment—especially if they’re well done and include a shower, double sinks and maybe even a jetted tub. 

Bathroom before remodeling              After remodeling

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3)  It’s Unsafe 

Another factor to consider is the condition and safety of the room. 

• Are you finding patches of mold or mildew? Mold doesn't have to be extensive to be a problem.
• Is the drywall bubbling up in places?
• The flooring pitted and/or crumbling?
• Are there any loose or missing tiles? These need to be fixed immediately so you don't develop water problems.
• Grouting crumbling and repeatedly turning black around the tiles? 

If this is the case it may not be a matter ofif you should remodel but how soon you should remodel.  

Bathroom before remodeling              After remodeling

How Far Do You Want to Go? 

Here are some ideas for things you can do when remodeling your bathroom: 

• Surface changes—a new coat of paint, new mirror, new taps, new toilet roll holder, etc
• Fixture changes - this goes one step further to replacing the tub, shower, toilet, taps and cabinet
• Change the layout - here you not only do the surface changes but you also change the way your bathroom is laid out
• Complete remodel - Here you are changing everything - all new surface and fixtures, and maybe a new

The Benefits of a Bathroom Remodel 

Here’s a list of just a few of the benefits you can experience when remodeling your bathroom. 

• It adds to the value of your home—your home will sell more readily 
• When you sell - you could see a 75% - 130% return on what you invested in the remodel
• You’ll no longer be embarrassed to invite friends to your home 
• No more sharing cramped quarters with the rest of your family
• Your new bathtub will be a great place to unwind

As you can see there are many benefits to remodeling your bathroom—all you need to do now is decide just how far you want to go.