There's plenty that can go wrong with your bathroom remodel if you don't plan and execute it properly. Take a look at our guide to how (and how not) to renovate a bathroom.
Plan
Regardless of the degree of space you do or don't have in your bathroom, it's essential that you plan properly before work begins. Planning your layout will help you discover both what you need or want and what you have space for - and a good plan will highlight any discrepancy between these two, as well!
Planning before you begin also reduces the possibility of changes to layout during installation - and this will keep your costs down and your installation contractor happy.
Choose
When choosing your bathroom suite, think about your preferred style and the style of your home. Do you prefer a traditional look, or something more modern? If it's important to you to keep your surfaces clutter free, you'll need some integrated storage space. If you like a clear floor space, wall-hung fittings may be the right choice for you.
It's even more important to ensure you think about the usability of your new bathroom suite. Consider who will use the bathroom and think about any physical limitations they have. For example, many elderly or physically disabled people may find a toilet which is low to the floor and has a small flush handle difficult to use. Arthritic fingers can struggle to grasp a narrow handle whereas a push button flush may be easier. And the higher the toilet seat (within reason!) the less distance there is to cover when the user is lowering his or herself to the toilet or getting back up again.
Install
When choosing your contractor for a bathroom installation, first of all make sure you get a range of quotes for the work. They will vary considerably - and you should discount any that are noticeably lower than the rest unless a good reason for this is given (perhaps you, rather than they, will be expected to remove the old bathroom fittings, for example, or maybe they aren't quoting to tile your walls and floor, or lay your under floor heating).
Next, you should meet all contractors on your shortlist in person. Talk through your project and ask for (and follow up on) references: previous happy customers are a good indicator you'll be a happy customer, too.
Ask for financial references as well. You need to assure yourself that any costs which are incurred through the work on your home (hire of sub-contractors, or purchase of materials) will be paid by the contractor (assuming that is what is agreed between the two of you).
Finally, agree detailed timescales, costs, and the scope of the work to be completed and put this in writing. It is in the interest of both parties to draw up a formal contract before work begins.
Helen Davies is a senior content writer for Better Bathrooms, suppliers of a range of bathroom suites. The modern bathroom suites available are ideally suited to the creation of a contemporary bathing space in any setting.
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