| Plumbing is a top cost item in many remodeling | | | | are designing a kitchen or bathroom, try to confine all |
| project budgets. Figuring out how to reduce plumbing | | | | plumbing to one or two walls to save, as well. |
| costs for a remodel can help you keep your project | | | | Fourth, look for appropriate ways to use less |
| within budget. But there are recommended ways to | | | | expensive materials now and replace them later. This |
| reduce plumbing cost and ways that could end up | | | | might not be advisable with main plumbing fixtures |
| costing you more in the long run. Here are some of | | | | like a toilet, tub or shower. But it might make a good |
| the things you can do to reduce plumbing costs in | | | | deal of sense in terms of fittings, faucets, and |
| your remodel. | | | | shower heads, etc. Talk with your contractor about |
| First, plan to reduce plumbing costs. If reducing or | | | | the best materials to consider replacing later. |
| controlling costs in your remodel is part of the goal, | | | | Fifth, buy less expensive materials where you can |
| or if your budget is tight, make reducing those costs | | | | get similar quality and durability. An example might be |
| part of your planning from the very earliest stages | | | | the kind of pipe you use. While you might prefer to |
| of your project. Do your research on ways to save. | | | | install copper pipe, you might discover that some |
| Second, do your research on the costs of the | | | | plastic pipe is equally functional and equally durable, |
| fixtures and other plumbing supplies and materials you | | | | but much less expensive. Weigh the options and |
| will need. Shop around for fixtures and materials. | | | | make the best choices. |
| Know where and how to get the best buy on your | | | | Sixth, don't forget to consider long-term savings. |
| materials and fixtures. Compare prices in brick and | | | | Some items you will want to purchase for your |
| mortar stores and internet stores. Check on the | | | | remodel will save you money over time in other |
| pricing by purchasing direct from the manufacturer. | | | | ways. For example, you might pay a little bit more |
| Discuss saving with your plumber or contractor. Work | | | | for a dual-flush toilet at the time of the remodel. But |
| together with him/her to decide who should purchase | | | | if you will recover that cost difference within 1 year |
| the materials and fixtures so you get the best price. | | | | through water conservation and lower water bills, |
| Third, consider plumbing cost in your design. Moving | | | | you might be making a good long-range decision to |
| major supply and drain pipes, cutting new holes in | | | | choose that toilet. |
| floors and walls will increase the cost of your project. | | | | Use these six tips to help you get started thinking |
| If at all possible, keep plumbing fixtures where they | | | | about how to save on the plumbing costs associated |
| are to reduce your cost. If you are installing a new | | | | with your remodeling project. Remember that there |
| bathroom in an attic or a basement, locate it as close | | | | are many good ways to save on your remodel and |
| as possible to existing supply and drain lines. If you | | | | still get a high-quality remodeling job. |