Bathroom Addition

**wsteward** · 09-01-2009, 04:51 PM

I am from Florida and have heard if a bathroom does not have a air condition vent in it then it is not considered in the total bathroom count of the house. The area I am converting into a In-Law quarters will have a full bath, mini-kitchen, living room/bedroom (closet included). The air conditioner I am looking at is a split model called Mr. Slim. Although the sizing of the unit is more than enough to handle the 450 sq. ft. area (total area of In-Law suite) there will not be an air vent in the bathroom. Also I am unable to install a conventional air handler.

**tucsonhomes** · 09-03-2009, 12:56 PM

And the question is?

**wsteward** · 09-04-2009, 06:02 AM

Guess I was not clear in my description. I have 2 1/2 baths currently, will the new one make my house a 3 1/2 bath house even with out air conditioning in it?

**tucsonhomes** · 09-04-2009, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by wsteward

Guess I was not clear in my description. I have 2 1/2 baths currently, will the new one make my house a 3 1/2 bath house even with out air conditioning in it?

All additions, legal, permitted, or not, add some level of value. The physical asset is simply the physical asset.

Buyers usually need to get loans and that requires appraisal and lender (underwriter) review. Many lenders require improvements to meet all codes and be fully permitted in order to lend money.

**AdamAgent** · 09-11-2009, 11:21 AM

Before you start any add-ons you should really consult with a local inspector about your city codes in order to make sure that the house is resalable in the end without having to make costly modifications that could ruin your transaction.

However, if you call an inspector and consult with him and he says you need a vent then you should attempt to do it yourself. It's not very difficult, consult with someone knowledgeable, the home depot is a good place for some good advice.

**Chrisopher Moltisanti** · 09-14-2009, 11:01 AM

Adam Agent is correct. Consult the local officials so come time for you to sell, you won't be out the thousands it's gonna cost you to revamp the place because you didn't follow the rules the inspectors gave you.

But go to Lowes instead if you want to do the upgrades yourself. You can be waving money in the isles of Home Desparate and won't get help.

-CM

**AdamAgent** · 09-16-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Chrisopher Moltisanti

But go to Lowes instead if you want to do the upgrades yourself. You can be waving money in the isles of Home Desparate and won't get help.

-CM

I agree that Home depot can have lag time before you get help but I've never been too bothered with it. Ask for a manager and he'll get you set up (if your wait has been too long).

**Arizona Real Estate** · 09-26-2009, 01:54 PM

It is possible the appraiser will not count the square footage of room.

**Nick Brian** · 10-03-2009, 04:15 PM

Don't start Upgrading. Do follow your local codes. Hiring an inspector and recommendation is a safe margin for you to avoid any complications during sale.