At Austin Property Services, we are pleased to say we have helped many homeowners add value to their property, and sell their home. We’ve seen a number of property owners add a bathroom to their house, and the following suggestions are worth considering if you have the time and budget.

Add a bathroom by splitting up an existing room

If you are fortunate enough to have large rooms in your house, sacrificing some space in one to add a bathroom may be a fantastic way to add value. This isn’t a suggestion for every homeowner, but if you have a suitable layout, adding a bathroom by splitting a room is a straightforward task.

When you add a bathroom in this manner, you don’t need planning permission, and external walls are already in place. Therefore, this is as straightforward a home improvement as you can find, which makes it appealing for many homeowners and vendors.

If you have a garage, convert it to a living space and add a bathroom

Many homeowners have a garage space that isn’t being fully utilised. There is a lot to be said for switching a garage space into a living space, and if you do so, you can install a modest bathroom area in this space.

This home improvement will often require expenditure on fireproofing, insulation, ventilation and structural support, so it is a more challenging addition than the previous tip, but it isn’t a difficult or overly expensive way to improve a home.

Convert loft space into a living space and add a bathroom

Another way you can create living space at home is by converting loft space you aren’t utilising. A lot of homeowners have added space and value to their home in this manner, and adding a bathroom to this space significantly increases the convenience of the space.

Whether you turn the area into a bedroom, a lounge, a home office or even a gym, adding a modest bathroom saves an awful lot of trips up and down stairs. For the majority of homeowners, this change will not require planning permission, but it is best to check just in case.

Add an extension to your home and include a bathroom

If you are determined to add more space to your property, making sure there is a bathroom in the plans makes sense, and will add value to the property. This addition should be factored in from the start of the planning process, as it will make the addition simpler.

If you are looking to sell your property, and you want to make the best possible impact, contact Austin Property Services. We offer property valuation services, so start the process of selling your home in the most effective manner.