A bathroom renovation can be very expensive. Precise planning is important so that everything runs as smoothly, quickly and stress-free as possible. The tiles in the bathroom don’t like it anymore, a new shower fitting would be nice and the sink is cracked? It is high time to renovate the bathroom. But this is a complex project that costs a lot of time, money and nerves. That’s why planning and preparation are the be-all and end-all. Homeowners can usually start without consultation. Anyone who lives for rent must coordinate bathroom handyman jobs in Land o’ Lakes renovations with the landlord.
Renovate the bathroom or have it renovated – with these alternatives it can work:
Alternative 1: commission a complete bathroom renovation package “everything from a single source”. Craftsmen come to do all the work. Mostly from specialist companies, but some hardware stores also offer so-called tradesman services.
Alternative 2: Hire individual craftsmen for the respective work – from tilers to plumbers and electricians to drywallers and painters. But be careful: the site manager is then the bathroom owner – he or she has to coordinate all appointments and work with the various tradesmen. This usually costs time and nerves.
Alternative 3: Bathroom owners are technically skilled and do some of the work themselves, such as demolition or painting work. The more difficult tasks – mostly plumbing and electrical installations – are done by craftsmen. This can save money, because a bathroom renovation can quickly cost more.
Alternative 4: Do everything yourself – but that’s only something for really experienced do-it-yourselfers.
Inventory: Floor plan, connections and heating
The first thing to be clarified is: will the floor plan of the previous bathroom be retained? Or should something change fundamentally, such as the bathroom being enlarged? If the previous floor plan of the bathroom is retained, it is time to take the exact measurements:
side lengths
Where is the door and one or more windows? What opening radius do they have? Are the sinks, toilets or tubs to be newly installed getting in the way? If there are no windows, is there a ventilation system and where is it located? Is there a sloping roof?
The data from the inventory belongs in a true-to-scale planning sketch of the new bathroom: for example on graph paper or in an online planning tool. Bathroom outfitter companies and furniture stores offer this, mostly free of charge, as well as on-site advice. This is particularly useful for larger conversions. If, for example, water and electricity connections need to be renewed or relocated, expert help is needed.
