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Bring the work together
A bathroom or kitchen renovation combines demolition, pipework, electrics, ventilation, tiling and finishing. Begin with the layout, selected fittings and connection dimensions so the trades can work from the same plan.
Bathrooms: waterproofing and drainage
Assess the floor build-up, drainage routes and ventilation. Wet areas require a coordinated waterproofing system, including corners, penetrations and junctions. Tiles alone do not define the complete system.
Kitchens: layout and service points
Agree appliance positions, worktop height, sockets and plumbing before preparing the walls. Coordinate supplier measurements and installation with the building work. Decide which existing items will be retained or reused.
Keep the home usable
Discuss temporary washing or cooking facilities, access protection and deliveries. At handover, check the fittings, functions and finishes. Separate bathroom and kitchen guides explain the relevant sequence in detail.
Explore services and costs
From preparation to handover
The sequence is tailored to your project. See what is prepared, carried out and checked at handover.
Bathroom renovation
Layout
Decide where the shower, toilet and furniture will go, allowing room to move.
Site survey
Assess the floor build-up, pipework and ventilation.
Product choices
Choose sanitary fittings, tile sizes and finishes.
Quote
Itemise products, work and provisional allowances.
Strip-out
Carefully remove the agreed sanitary fittings and finishes.
Building preparation
Prepare walls, floors and service routes.
Installations
Coordinate water, drainage, electricity and ventilation.
Waterproofing
Waterproof wet areas as a coordinated system.
Tiling
Install tiles, grout and movement joints.
Fitting
Install sanitary fittings and accessories and test their operation.
Handover
Inspect the finishes and discuss maintenance.
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Kitchen renovation
Agree the layout
Coordinate cabinets, appliances, worktop, circulation space and required connections.
Survey the existing kitchen
Have dimensions, walls, floor, water, drainage, ventilation and electricity assessed.
Final installation drawing
Use the kitchen supplier’s final information as the basis for preparation.
Quote and deliveries
Define the construction and supply responsibilities, then plan delivery, installation and temporary facilities.
Remove the old kitchen
Have services safely disconnected and the agreed elements dismantled and removed.
Building preparation
Make the agreed wall and floor alterations, with structural changes assessed in advance.
Adapt the services
Have suitable specialists prepare the connection points and service routes.
Finish walls and floors
Prepare surfaces and finishes around the kitchen installation sequence and drying times.
Fit the kitchen and worktop
Measure and install the ordered components in line with the supply agreement.
Connect and test
Connect appliances, water and drainage and have their operation checked.
Handover
Inspect doors, drawers, connections, finishes and any outstanding items together.
Frequently asked questions
When should the new layout be finalised?
Preferably before preparing pipework and connections. The positions and dimensions of sanitary fittings, appliances and furniture affect building preparation and services.
Can existing pipes remain?
This depends on condition, access and suitability for the new layout. Agree which pipes will be retained or replaced and how concealed parts will be checked after stripping out.
Who coordinates strip-out, services and tiling?
Assign scheduling responsibility in the contract. The sequence must allow for service checks, surface preparation, waterproofing and installation of furniture or appliances.