So you want to renovate your bathroom?

HEADS UP !!!!!!! Looking at inspirational Bathroom images is the fun part. THE REST IS HARD WORK !!!!!!! 


SO BEFORE YOU START…BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF 

1. Your Budget 

2. Your Available Time 

3. Your Useable Skills


ASK YOURSELF 

  • What can you honestly spend? 
  • Do you have time for product research? 
  • Do you have the ability to Design the space well? 
  • Can you manage a team of tradesmen? (nobody can !) 
  • Do you have renovation skills or experience? 


IF YOU ANSWER 

  • No building or limited renovation skills 
  • Unsure of quality, style and range of bathroom products 
  • Confused by the choice 
  • Don’t have reliable contacts for sub-trades 
  • Have no knowledge of NZ & relevant Council Building Codes 
  • Are time poor 
  • Would rather be relaxing than renovating 


...THEN SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP 

a. PROFESSIONAL BATHROOM DESIGNER 

b. BATHROOM INSTALLATION COMPANY 

c. INTERIOR ARCHITECT 

d. QUALIFIED BUILDER with access to sub-trades 

e. BATHROOMWARE COMPANY


IF YOU ANSWER 

  • Have good renovation experience 
  • Knowledge of quality product with good pricing structure 
  • Patient and Organised 
  • Know qualified sub-trades people 
  • Are able to work to NZ & relevant Council Building Codes 
  • Time to spare 
  • Love spending your time renovating 


... THEN GIVE D.I.Y A GO 

(But remember you need qualified Plumbers, Electricians & Waterproofers for Warranties and council consents)

*HANDY HINT Even if DIY-ing, Employing a Bathroom Designer to help you with the concept can help you best use the space as well as suggest the best fittings and finishes, point you in right direction for tradespeople and often pass on discounts. (obviously written by a skilled Bathroom designer )


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