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Remodel Your Bathroom
One of the most well utilised spaces in any house is the bathroom. The bathroom and the kitchen are among the most frequently used rooms in your home, so being without a fully functional bathroom would be more than an inconvenience. Under ideal conditions, whole bathroom renovations can be completed in around 23 days.
Assuming that no work is completed on weekends, this corresponds to about four and a half weeks—just over a month—if the job is completed consistently and uninterruptedly. In the real world, where downtime and unexpected situations are everyday occurrences, it could take up to twice as long—46 days or nine weeks.
Three Main Factors For Bathroom Renovations
Here are some things to think about while planning luxury bathroom renovations.
Depth of your project
Do you want to have your house stripped down to the studs and rebuilt from the ground up, or do you just want a simple makeover? If you choose to rip everything down and start over, it will take anywhere from a few weeks to many months. On the other hand, generic work could take anything from a few days to weeks. As a result, it would be best for you to decide on the depth of your project early so you can plan accordingly.
Conducting the task
Do you want to tackle the project independently, employ individual subcontractors, or hire a bathroom renovation company? Your chosen arrangement will be determined by your designated budget and the project's urgency. Hiring a trustworthy renovation company is the best option if you want the project completed quickly.
Availability of materials
The availability of materials can significantly impact the project's completion schedule. If you have all of the materials on hand, this will not substantially affect the project's lifespan. However, if you're waiting for certain unique products from another country, your project will be a little behind schedule. As a result, planning ahead of time can ensure that materials are collected on time and that the job is completed quickly.
Pre-Construction Phase
Close the deal and sign the contract
This may take you about one to three months. While some people who want bathroom renovations already own their homes, many are still in the process of buying a home or are about to close on one when they start planning a makeover. Before you do anything, be sure you've closed on the property and have the keys in your hand. If you're in a rush, wait until the contract is signed before starting the redesign process.
Finalise the renovation schedule
After choosing a contractor, they will prepare a contract for your approval. This will usually include a description of the work to be done, a cost estimate, and payment schedules for the project's duration. Generally, the contracts can be signed and the renovation timeline finalised within a week.
Obtain all necessary permits and approvals
This is the most essential phase, but it is also a reason for creating delays. Many renovations have been postponed due to obtaining the proper permits and board approvals, but don't be discouraged. Contractors are experienced in navigating these systems and can advise you on achieving your renovation goals with the least amount of fuss.
You'll need an architect and additional DOB (Department of Buildings) permits to change plumbing or gas lines. Many homeowners have reported getting approvals in as little as two weeks, but the time range varies widely and can usually take many months.
You won't have to bother about building board approvals if you live in a single-family home. However, any electrical or plumbing improvements will still require local permits to ensure that everything is up to standards.
Source materials for the project
If you're in charge of obtaining all the materials for your bathroom renovations, then this will take some time. Try to save some time by putting in your orders as soon as the design plan is complete.
Certain goods have extensive lead periods, and you don't want your remodelling to be delayed because of some bathtub. Look at what's currently in stock and get ready to ship if you're short on time. Consult with your contractor on when the product will be delivered so it will be installed at the same time.
Inform your neighbours
Be a good neighbour and inform them if renovations are about to begin. This will take only a few minutes to give them an idea of what to expect and how long the project will last. It's usually simpler to bear the inconvenience when you know it'll be over soon. It's not a bad idea to bring treats, some drinks, or a gift for your closely related neighbours.
Construction Phase
Protect your bathroom items
It's time to eliminate your old bathroom. So, tell your contractor to pick up that hammer once you've finished with the paperwork. But first, use a tarp or plastic to protect the items in the bathroom. This shouldn't take more than four hours. However, this depends on the size of your bathroom and the extent of the renovation. The whole process will take no longer than a day.
Relocate the plumbing and power lines
It'll be simple to install new plumbing and electrical wiring now that they've stripped the bathroom down to the studs. Consider whether any plans need to be changed now that you understand what's going on behind the walls. This may take about one or two days.
Inspections and approvals from the city
You may require inspections, a sign-off before shutting up the walls, and a final sign-off if you need city permissions. To get further information on plumbing and electrical permits, you can check your local council's website. As the inspector's duty at the site may take an hour, setting up the appointment would take days or even weeks.
In the event the designated city inspector is a no-show, a master plumber is usually allowed to sign off on water line pipes, but any work on gas lines must be inspected and approved by an inspector. Before the inspection, you are not permitted to close the walls and move on to the project's next step.
Flooring and tiling
This may take about half a day or a full day. Make sure when you renovate your bathroom, the flooring is consistent throughout the room, even if some of it will be buried, to avoid having to rebuild it if you decide to reorganise your space in the future.
Last installation
Everything else should now be installed, such as the tub, vanity and sink, toilet, and any built-in shelves. Typically, tiling, lighting, and machinery are installed in a bathroom remodel last and can take one to three days.
Cleaning
Contracts usually demand that the space be left in 'broom-swept' condition. However, to ensure that your new floor is spotless, you can hire post-construction cleaning services.
You may still want to have the service clean your entire home after a bathroom remodel because construction dust has an awful habit of settling in the most inconvenient locations. Hire the best cleaning services to wind up the process within a day.
Post-Construction Phase
Final meeting with the contractor
Examine the work with your contractor. Test all of the drawers and doors, inspect the edges and grout lines, and ensure that everything is in working order. If any issues arise, make notes of them and add them to your bathroom repairs checklist. If the problem is minor, the contractor will either fix it right away or schedule a second visit.
We recommend keeping notepads in each space and avoiding speaking with your contractor for two weeks after the project is finished. Spend time in the space, taking notes whenever you notice something that needs to be fixed or adjusted. This can take only 30 minutes, and doing so will provide you with self-satisfaction.
Items on the to-do list
Depending on the items, it could take anywhere from a day to many weeks—everything from fixing a cabinet door to waiting on that last out-of-stock item. Backordered items are frequently blamed when it's on the long side. Otherwise, your contractor should be permitted to return in a few days and complete the job.
Make the final payment
If you've been paying your contractor in instalments throughout the bathroom renovations, then now is the moment to pay the remaining percentage to your contractor or bathroom designer after the items on your list have been addressed from start to finish.
Get Renovating!
Now that you understand the bathroom renovation process and how long it should take on average, you can start preparing for your bathroom remodel or renovation by checking out cool bathroom designs. To get the best renovation results, be sure to work with professional bathroom designers and renovators.
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