Things you must know about bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation normally do not go as planned, they often go way over budget or schedule, or unforeseen complications popping up unexpectedly and ruining that dream Bathroom renovation
Most of situations would never happen with some careful planning and early decision making sooner in the renovation process. Below are a few issues that it is vital to think about before you begin your home renovation.
Prepare a budget
Before you start shopping for your new bathroom you must know your spending limits. Whether you are getting a loan or paying cash, you need to work out how much your project is going to cost.
These cost includes but is are not limited to
Materials – bathtub, shower and even the screws to hold the vanity to the wall
The price the different tradesmen will charge to do it including people like plumber, tiller, etc (it is a good idea to get more than one quote from each.
Be aware of regulations
Find out all the information you can before you arrange tradesperson. If your home is heritage listed you will need to meet strict council regulations. Many renovations must be approved by the council before work can commence. Contact your local council for more details.
Find a tradesperson
The best way to find a tradesman is to speak with family and friends who have done renovations or built a home. It is important to find a tradesperson that you can communicate with. Make sure you understand everything they are telling you. Book a tradesperson well ahead of time, as they can be booked for months in advance. If you can, go and look at the work they have done so you can examine the quality of work.
Know your start and completion dates
Communicate with your tradesperson and come to an agreement of realistic start and completion dates for your project. If you have a specific date that the job must be finished by, for example you have relatives coming to stay, let your tradesperson know. Keep in mind that unexpected problems can hold up your project, no matter how well you have planned it.
It only take something like the plumber not turning up at the right time to throw the whole project out because the other tradesmen that do their work after him can got do their job and may have to go to other jobs and can not get back to the job for a week.
Selecting Products
It may take a few shopping trips for you to decide on the products that give you the look you desire and are also practical for your needs. Browse through a print or online catalogue. Once you have decided on a style (modern, heritage or easy living) this will narrow down your product choices. Be aware of any size restrictions of the room. Print out or write down product specifications and measure up your bathroom.
Talk to your tradesperson about your choices. If the tradesperson tells you that a product you have chosen is unsuitable, find out why. It may just be that extra work is required that they don't want to do, If it is unsuitable ask them for suggestions what you should use. Remember, it is your home and you need to be satisfied once the job is complete.
Prepare plans
It is important that you draw up plans of your bathroom. Discuss the plans with your tradesperson and plumber, Let them know what sort of products you would like, so they will know what work needs to be done.
For example, the plumber will need to know how to set up the plumbing correctly before the tiling is done. It is best to have specifications of all of the products you have chosen so the tradesperson knows exactly what work is required.
Even the best and most detailed planning will not prevent unforeseen complications so have a bit of room to more in your budget and attitude to the whole project and you will come out of the bathroom renovation with a pleasant experience.
