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Cost comparison of traditional bathrooms and off-site manufactured bathroom pods for the hotel industry (low rise)
ÌýSpecification optionsCapital costs £/itemNet present value for 60 years £/item
Traditional bathroom (two-star)Supply and install on site well appointed ensuite bathroom including washbasin, WC, bath/shower, mirror, service area and accessories3,747.344,840.25
Pod bathroom (two-star)Supply and install on site well appointed ensuite bathroom including washbasin, WC, bath/shower, mirror, service area and accessories3,686.274,763.76
Traditional bathroom (three to five-star)Supply and install on site large, elegant ensuite bathroom including high-quality specification washbasin, WC, bath/shower, mirror, service area and accessories4,947.346,343.34
Pod bathroom (three to five-star)Supply and install on site large, elegant ensuite bathroom including high-quality specification washbasin, WC, bath/shower, mirror, service area and accessories4,686.276,016.33
Table notes
Costs are for initial purchase and installation. Life-costs include replacement and maintenance. Traditional bathroom maintenance assumes two hours for repair and maintenance by craft operative on a five-year cycle. Pod bathroom maintenance assumes two hours for repair and maintenance by craft operative on a five-year cycle.
Prices are average costs presented for indicative purposes only. A cost analysis based on project-specific information is essential for a realistic best value appraisal. Prices vary significantly depending on specification and volume.
Costs are presented as £/item as an average for a typical bathroom specification.
Expected service lives are 40 years for all products.
A discount rate of 3.5% is used to calculate net present values.
Further information
BRE provides a complete range of consultancy, commissioned research, certification and testing services covering all aspects of the built environment and associated industries. For more information email watermana@bre.co.uk or call 01923-664267