An overview of preparation, construction and handover. The exact sequence depends on your property, design and scope. Structural work and installations require a project-specific assessment.
Bathroom renovation in 11 steps
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.
Which documents should you keep?
Keep the agreed scope, drawings, calculations where applicable, material specifications and handover notes together. This provides a clear record of the work for future reference.