Laundry Room Remodels and Additions: The Complete Guide
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A laundry room remodel costs $8,000 to $30,000 in North Texas. A cosmetic refresh with cabinetry, counter, and flooring runs $8,000 to $15,000. Relocating the laundry to a different room, which means new plumbing, dedicated electrical, and a dryer vent path, runs $18,000 to $30,000.
What drives the cost
| Scope | Typical Cost | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh in place (cabinets, counter, floor) | $8,000–$15,000 | 2–3 weeks |
| Expand into adjacent space | $15,000–$25,000 | 3–5 weeks |
| Relocate laundry to a new room | $18,000–$30,000 | 4–6 weeks |
| Combined laundry and mudroom | $20,000–$40,000 | 5–8 weeks |
Relocation is the expensive version because it means running hot and cold supply, a drain with proper venting, a dedicated 240-volt circuit for an electric dryer or a gas line for a gas one, and a dryer vent path to an exterior wall that is short and straight enough to work.
The dryer vent nobody plans for
This is the constraint that quietly kills laundry relocations. A dryer vent has a maximum allowable length, and every elbow in the run counts against that maximum. Moving laundry into the middle of a house frequently produces a vent run that exceeds what the code and the appliance will tolerate — and an over-long run means clothes take two cycles to dry and lint accumulates where it should not.
Check the vent path before falling in love with a location. It is the first thing we look at on a relocation, not the last.
Layout that actually works
The three configurations, in order of space required. Stacked units in a closet take about 3 feet of width and free the rest of the wall for storage — the right answer in tight spaces. Side by side with a counter over the top requires front-loading machines and about 6 feet of width, and gives you the single most useful feature in a laundry room: a folding surface. Side by side with top-loaders needs the same width but cannot take a counter, which is why the folding space has to come from somewhere else.
Beyond that: a hanging rod or a section of upper cabinet with a rod for things that come straight out of the dryer, a utility sink if space allows, and a floor that tolerates water.
The details worth spending on
A drain pan under the washer with a drain line, or at minimum a water sensor. A washing machine failure on a second-floor laundry is one of the more expensive water events a house can have. Braided stainless steel supply hoses rather than rubber. A single-lever shutoff box so both supplies can be closed at once when you leave town. Real lighting, because sorting and stain treatment happen here. And a hard-surface floor — tile or LVP, never carpet.
Moving laundry upstairs
Putting laundry near the bedrooms is genuinely convenient and it is what most buyers now prefer in North Texas. It requires more attention to two things: water containment, since a leak travels downward through finished ceilings, and sound, since washer spin cycles carry through floor framing. A pan with a drain, insulated floor framing, and a solid-core door handle both.
Planning a project? See our mudroom addition guide or request an estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you move a laundry room to a different part of the house?
Usually, but the constraint is rarely the plumbing — it is the dryer vent. Vent runs have maximum allowable lengths and each elbow counts against them, so an interior location may not be viable regardless of budget.
How much space does a laundry room need?
A stacked unit fits in about 3 feet of width. Side-by-side machines need about 6 feet. A comfortable laundry room with folding counter, storage, and a sink needs roughly 8x8, or 6 feet of width if it is a galley layout.
Should the laundry room be upstairs or downstairs?
Upstairs near the bedrooms is more convenient and is what most buyers prefer. It requires a drain pan with a drain line and attention to sound isolation, because a leak or a spin cycle both travel through the floor.
Do you need a permit to relocate a laundry room?
Yes. New plumbing, drain and vent work, and a dedicated dryer circuit or gas line all require permits and inspections in North Texas jurisdictions. A cosmetic refresh that does not move anything usually does not.
What is the best flooring for a laundry room?
Porcelain tile or quality luxury vinyl plank — both handle standing water without damage. Avoid carpet entirely, and avoid solid hardwood, which will cup if a supply line fails.
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