Renovating your bathroom is a big and expensive job that brings lots of exciting and incredible choices that improve the look and functionality of your home.

While choice can be inspiring it can also be overwhelming which is why discussing your bathroom renovations with a professional designer can be a big advantage.

They can cut through the uncertainty and help you navigate the long list of things to consider, from budget and layout to permits and functionality.

Before jumping in it oats to know what’s ahead so you can bring in the right help you need to make your bathroom renovation simple and smooth.

Budget your bathroom renovation

One of the biggest problems homeowners face with renovations is blowing the budget.

Bathroom renovations can be expensive so knowing how much you need to spend to get the look and feel you want is important from the beginning. As well as planning a budget you need to do research to know that what you have is accurate and allows you to spend within your means.

There are some expected costs as well as some hidden ones you need to keep in mind:

Council permits are a smaller cost but they can take a lot of people by surprise. Every council and state has different requirements for permits and permissions – keep in mind that if you are in a strata building you will need permissions too, even though you are renovating your own private space.

The biggest costs come with buying fixtures and fittings like vanities, shower screens, new toilets and baths. As well as upfront costs with these items will also have plumbing costs too, especially if you are moving the location of any of your pipes or changing to a different style – such as a wall-mounted toilet. 

Small items add up very fast so make sure you research what you want to buy and where to scope the costs before you commit. Hand and towel rails, shower heads, tap fittings and door handles can all add up, especially if you have a few areas to cover.

Labour is another one that can add up fast, even for smaller renovation works. While you might only need a professional plumber, electrician and titler to come in for a few hours, with so many different jobs required it can add up over the course of your renovations.

Ways to stick to your bathroom budget

Once you have your budget set it’s important to stick to it.

Budgets are tricky as small items can cost a lot, including tap fitting and door handles. As well as carefully budgeting every cost involved a good rule of thumb is to have extra savings put aside to cover budget surprises. 10% to 20% of the total bathroom costs should be enough to help you out of trouble if needed. 

You can also reduce costs by only replacing the items that need work and leaving as much as you can in their original position or using the existing fixtures.

A big way you can control your budget and keep everything in check is to use a professional bathroom renovation service. You’ll be assigned a project manager who can walk you through every step and clever all the groundwork to make sure you will get what you want for the budget you have allocated. They include all the labour in their upfront quote and will help you work out what permissions you need and how to go about it.

As professionals, they know what the trouble spots are likely to be well before you arrive at them so you can bypass difficulties and delays.

From planning, design and permission to works, labour and clean up you can trust your Adelaide bathroom renovation specialists to have everything you need taken care of. All you need to do is pick your materials and make sure they will arrive at your residence before renovation work gets started.