Newcastle Plumber Says Don’t Renovate Your Bathroom Without this Checklist
By Fluid Plumbing|November 01, 2022
The ultimate bathroom renovation can take months to get right, the majority of this time is built around your prep work.
It's important not to underestimate research and planning. You need to allow around six weeks for design, materials and comparing quotes and services. The bathroom renovation works themselves will most likely only take 1 to 5 weeks once you are locked in.
Not able to visualise your dream bathroom?
Renovating your bathroom is overwhelming for many because it can be hard to visualise exactly what your bathroom will look like completed.
While there are plenty of stunning bathroom renovation images to browse online, getting a clear picture of what your exact space and preferences will look like can be almost impossible. The only real way to get exactly what you want and know what fits is to hire a professional bathroom designer. Newcastle bathroom renovation specialists will include a professional bathroom design as part of their package.
If you are not able to pinpoint exactly what you want and need before your bathroom work commences, you risk having to change plans halfway through which can really add to your costs as well as cause delays. Another problem can be that your bathroom starts to lose harmony and the pieces fight against each other for attention or simply don’t fit in the space neatly.
The solution is to be prepared and plan in advance
This checklist will help you get organised and plan the essentials in advance so you are not left juggling last-minute changes that can destroy all that hard work.
Budget
Remember that the surface price is only the beginning. Make sure you make a solid list of your requirements and compare quotes. Remember to do right down into the details to know the full costs.
Materials
What you buy will depend on how big your renovation is as well as how much space you have to play with. Make a full and detailed list of everything your new bathroom needs including:
You can purchase your materials from any store - even online - as well as get custom-made or look through your renovator’s showrooms. Just make sure what your purchase will fit your bathroom by running it past your designer before you buy.
Permits
Different councils have different regulations so be sure to check with them about permits and have everything logged in time - your renovation specialists will be familiar with the paperwork so be sure to ask them if you get stuck on the forms. You’ll also need to get permission from your strata board if you are in a jointly-owned complex.
Tradespeople
There are multiple trends people you need to hire to get your new bathroom completed.
Each professional needs to be licensed and insured to comply with Australian standards. Most will charge by the hour. You will also need to have approximate time frames they will be needed so you can check their availability. Hiring a bathroom renovation specialist will help avoid this step as they will have their own professional crew and can manage everything for you.
Buffer
Set aside an additional savings buffer of 10% to 20% of your total budget to cover unexpected costs.
A new bathroom design takes real skill, especially since you want your bathroom to be practical and beautiful for years to come. Hiring a bathroom renovation specialist will give you access to top tradespeople as well as a dedicated bathroom designer who can give you the advice you need to make your dream bathroom possible.
It's important not to underestimate research and planning. You need to allow around six weeks for design, materials and comparing quotes and services. The bathroom renovation works themselves will most likely only take 1 to 5 weeks once you are locked in.
Not able to visualise your dream bathroom?
Renovating your bathroom is overwhelming for many because it can be hard to visualise exactly what your bathroom will look like completed.
While there are plenty of stunning bathroom renovation images to browse online, getting a clear picture of what your exact space and preferences will look like can be almost impossible. The only real way to get exactly what you want and know what fits is to hire a professional bathroom designer. Newcastle bathroom renovation specialists will include a professional bathroom design as part of their package.
If you are not able to pinpoint exactly what you want and need before your bathroom work commences, you risk having to change plans halfway through which can really add to your costs as well as cause delays. Another problem can be that your bathroom starts to lose harmony and the pieces fight against each other for attention or simply don’t fit in the space neatly.
The solution is to be prepared and plan in advance
This checklist will help you get organised and plan the essentials in advance so you are not left juggling last-minute changes that can destroy all that hard work.
Budget
Remember that the surface price is only the beginning. Make sure you make a solid list of your requirements and compare quotes. Remember to do right down into the details to know the full costs.
Materials
What you buy will depend on how big your renovation is as well as how much space you have to play with. Make a full and detailed list of everything your new bathroom needs including:
- Tiles
- Cabinets/vanity
- basin/s
- toilet
- tapware
- Shower
- Screens
- Bath
- Showerhead
- Lights/heating/fan
- Towel rail
- Door/cabinet handles
- Mirror
- Hooks and holders for bathrobes, hand towels or toilet paper
You can purchase your materials from any store - even online - as well as get custom-made or look through your renovator’s showrooms. Just make sure what your purchase will fit your bathroom by running it past your designer before you buy.
Permits
Different councils have different regulations so be sure to check with them about permits and have everything logged in time - your renovation specialists will be familiar with the paperwork so be sure to ask them if you get stuck on the forms. You’ll also need to get permission from your strata board if you are in a jointly-owned complex.
Tradespeople
There are multiple trends people you need to hire to get your new bathroom completed.
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Tiler
- Waterproofer
- Carpenter
- Plasterer
Each professional needs to be licensed and insured to comply with Australian standards. Most will charge by the hour. You will also need to have approximate time frames they will be needed so you can check their availability. Hiring a bathroom renovation specialist will help avoid this step as they will have their own professional crew and can manage everything for you.
Buffer
Set aside an additional savings buffer of 10% to 20% of your total budget to cover unexpected costs.
A new bathroom design takes real skill, especially since you want your bathroom to be practical and beautiful for years to come. Hiring a bathroom renovation specialist will give you access to top tradespeople as well as a dedicated bathroom designer who can give you the advice you need to make your dream bathroom possible.
