A bathroom renovation can be a complete pleasure or your worst nightmare. A modern, functional bathroom enhances every home. This is an area where you need to make sure all jobs done comply with local laws and the work doesn’t void your home insurance policy. All plumbing and electrical work must be carried out by a licensed professional. But where to start?
Here are a few tips for a great bathroom renovation:
Be prepared
Unless you’ve got an unlimited funds play with, it pays to do your research. Is your family increasing in members or are you downsizing? This is often a time to reassess the layout of your bathroom. Are you looking to create a spa haven? You may be preparing your home for sale and want to maximise your value. These are key questions that will shape the scope of your project. A mood board can be a great guide for the professionals you employ and when shopping for tiles, fixtures etc…
Budget
Bathroom renovations can range from under $5,000 to over $25,000 depending on the size of your room, the quality of materials, the amount of demolition needed, plumbing changes and if under floor repairs need to be made.
A general rule of thumb is to factor in a 20% buffer in your budget to cover unexpected problems during your renovation. Termite damage, water damage, old pipes and other surprises can pop up during the demolition stage.
Design
Think about your storage needs, lighting, colour combinations, fixture styles and the many tile designs available. Be wary of extreme trends as these can often date more quickly. Employ a designer or speak to professionals that deal in multiple trades and specialise in renovations.
Your Professionals
You’ll need to engage the services of professional tradespeople for your bathroom renovation, including a plumber, electrician and tiler. Before engaging a trade, make sure that they are above board by checking that they have a contractor licence.
The professional team at Plumbspec are ready to help with all your kitchen, bathroom and outdoor kitchen renovations. Contact us today on 0417 555 325.
