Adding a bathroom in your basement not only simplifies the way you live; it also increases the overall value of your property. Then again, taking on such a project is not as easy as it seems. Considering the many complexities of this area of your home, it is important for you to be aware of certain considerations.
To be sure that you can have a bathroom underneath your home, you have to first contact your local building authority. As with other home remodeling projects, there are many things you have to take into account, from deed restrictions to zoning ordinances. Assuming that it is possible, you’d want the bathroom to be as close to existing plumbing and electrical wiring. Setting it up above the existing bathroom above is the best way to go.
You can forego adding a shower or tub in the bathroom. After all, the basement can be a bit colder than the rest of the home. Otherwise, you can pursue a three-quarter bathroom. It contains three water-bearing features: the sink, the toilet and either the shower or tub. The configuration might be simple, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Bathroom remodeling pros recommend adding design interest to make it more welcoming, including updated fixtures and decorative lighting.
It is the next big concern on your end after having determined the above mentioned. When inspecting the basement for a bathroom addition, you’ll be looking at the depth of the plumbing and the size of the pipe. Deep drainage lines are necessary, and if the current pipes are undersized, you’ll have to find bigger ones to make way for basement drains.
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