Do you have a drab and tired looking laundry room? Remodelling it could be the ideal solution. Having a separate laundry room is a great idea, especially if you have a small kitchen with limited space for your washing machine and tumble dryer.
A laundry room gives you sufficient room to iron, sort, and wash all of your family’s clothes and linens without taking up too much valuable kitchen space and causing it to become cluttered. But what if you already have a laundry room that’s now outdated and no longer fit for purpose?
A remodel will bring it up to date and will ensure it will stand the test of time for years to come. So, what can you expect to pay to remodel your laundry room?
Why Remodel?
Remodelling your laundry room rather than ripping it out entirely will come with some valuable savings. You won’t need to spend a huge amount of plumbing and electrical works if you decide to maintain the existing layout of your space. You can also maximise the amount of space available to you by choosing appliances that can be stacked during your remodel.
As part of the works, you can also create a contemporary new aesthetic by adding new worktops and replacement cabinets, allowing you to get the best possible use from every single nook and cranny of your space.
How Much Will A Laundry Room Remodel Cost – An Overview
It isn’t easy to give an overview of how much your laundry room remodel will cost because it depends on numerous factors, nevertheless you can expect to pay somewhere between £120 and £800 for new taps and sinks, with the average price being somewhere around £460. You’ll also need to pay for the labour cost of installing the sink, which will be somewhere between £75 and £150.
If you need to have plug sockets installed, you can expect to pay between £50 and £200 for a single outlet when both labour and material costs are taken into account, and between £100 and £300 for a double socket.
Shelving and flooring will also add further expense to the project. If you opt for custom shelving you can expect to pay around £1700, and when it comes to flooring, if you opt for plain tiles you can expect to pay around £30 per square metre. For a more impressive style of flooring, you can expect a price increase.
Mosaic, stone or marble tiles will cost around £75 per square metre while Victorian-style pattern tiles could cost about £100 per square metre.
If you need to purchase a new washing machine or tumble dryer, you’ll also have to figure those expenses into your overall remodel cost. You can expect to pay anywhere between £350 and £1700 depending on the specifications of the units you choose.
What To Include In Your Laundry Room Remodel
If you’re installing a dryer and washing machine in your remodelled laundry room, you may consider fitting a sink too. It will cost between £120 and £800 to purchase taps and a sink and don’t forget about the labour charges too, while will cost between £75 and £100. You can expect the installation to take around 3 to 4 hours, so include that in the budget too.
If there is sufficient room in your laundry room, fitting a dryer will bring many benefits as you can reduce your ironing time and avoid damp clothes in your home. You may also want to set up an area specifically for ironing if your room is large enough, with an additional plug socket for your iron.
Shelving is another consideration. Once you’ve ironed your clothes and folded them, you could put them away immediately in your wardrobe or, alternative, free up a little more space by fitting some storage shelving in your laundry room. You could also use these shelves to store washing and cleaning products.
Getting Quotes For Your Laundry Room Remodel
The kind of quotes you’re going to need will depend on what kind of laundry room you’re wanting. In most cases, you’ll certainly need to get quotes from electricians and plumbers, and you may also need quotes from tilers and carpenters too. To be sure that you’re getting the most competitive pricing, it makes sense to request quotes and compare the prices offered by a minimum of three different companies before making your final decision.
A key think to bear in mind is that how much you’ll have to pay for your laundry room remodel will vary depending on what kind of finish you’d like to achieve. When you’re budgeting, it makes sense to plan out what you absolutely must have in your space, and plan for a larger proportion of your budget to be spent on those areas so that you can invest in high quality fittings as well as the best equipment to meet your needs.
Remember that you will be using your laundry room on a regular basis, so if you invest in quality fixtures and fittings, it’ll pay off in the long run.
Is It Worth Investing In A Laundry Room Remodel?
Laundry rooms can certainly help to add to your property’s perceived value. If you’re planning to sell your home soon, you may find that a remodelled laundry room will be attractive to prospective buyers who will value the additional space.
Don’t forget, too, that remodelling your laundry room will also bring you a lot of value while you’re living in the property. You’ll have more room to wash and dry your clothes and won’t have to put up with clutter in your kitchen or other living spaces.
Where Can My Laundry Room Go In My Small Home?
If you lack a spare room that would be a perfect laundry room, you could potentially add on an extension to use as a laundry room. Alternative, converting your garage into its own dedicated laundry space could be the ideal solution for you.