Question regarding converting a spare room into a bath?

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We are planning on renovating our master bath this summer and within the next month or so will be looking into getting estimates.

The master bath is small and the 'main' upstairs bath is less than spacious.  The two baths share a wall between them, that if knocked out would create a more appealing sized master bath for resale (and of course current usage).  We have what was used by the former owner as a kid's bedroom, but it's more realistically a 3/4 size bedroom; we use it now as storage for some of my stuff.  I've always thought it might be worth converting to a bath as it's a touch larger than the current 'main' bath and if it could be converted to a bath (The room is above the kitchen, so I would imagine that would at least be a plus when it comes down to considering the plumbing), it would allow the main to be used to expand the master, with the end result being two larger, more usable and attractive bathrooms. 

I haven't pitched this idea to her yet, and don't want to if it would be an astronomical expense.  What would the ballpark be for converting a room into a bath?  I understand fixtures, finishes, etc obviously play into the final equation, as does the market I am in, etc, but would we be talking 5k-7.5k... 7.5k-10k... 10-15k...15k+?

Maynard · Accepted Answer

15K is about a third of what you want to do. here's the problem. You know those two bathrooms that are back to back/ well, the wall that separates them, the one you want to demolish, is what is called in the construction business as a "wet wall". It contains all the pipes and drains and vents for both bathrooms. They cannot be moved without demolishing lots of other walls and ceilings, from the basement to the second floor. 2 sinks, 2 drains, 2 tubs, 2 drains, 2 toilets, 2 waste stacks, the vent stack, are you beginning to get the image in your head of what this really entails? I'm sorry, but it's not practical without unlimited funds, and if that were the case, you'd just move.

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