A bathroom renovation will not only add value to your home, but provide a pleasurable new space for your daily rituals. If you are considering tackling a bathroom reno yourself or even project manage the process, there are a number of aspects to be aware of.
Structural stability should be firstly established. Assuming you don’t require any major work, the next thoughts should be the current ventilation, natural light, moisture, plumbing beyond the bathroom, electrical and if you need to modify any of these.
Typically space is at premium in bathrooms, so careful planning of ever centimetre is critical. There are a range of space calculators and floor planners available online to assist you. Enter your room dimensions and the app will display the space in a grid form.
Knowing the area you have available and the maximum access (Openings for doors, clearance around toilets and access to plumbing) will be important when choosing the right fixtures for you.
Renovating an existing bathroom will always be more challenging and usually more expensive, compared to building new. Selection of toilets, basins and baths will require accurate measurement and close consultation with your plumber. The waste configuration and drainage positions in your current layout will be an important factor.
The key trades needed for a bathroom renovation will be your plumber, tiler, waterproof expert, and electrician. Each trade will need to work into the scheduling of the other.
As long as you don’t plan on altering the home layout or changing the windows or door openings, you shouldn’t require council approval for your bathroom renovation.
When you start your bathroom reno make sure you have a reliable alternative in place to minimise the disruption and your stress levels.
