When it comes to renovating your bathroom there are a few things you should keep in mind. It doesn’t matter whether you are hiring a general contractor, bathroom company or doing it yourself. Without proper planning, you’re bound to make some rookie mistakes. This can easily be avoided by doing a little research and speaking to some seasoned professionals with the proper credentials.
First lets take a look at common bathroom mistakes that occur during a renovation.
- Poor Design
- Wasted Space
- Plumbing & Electrical
- Mold Growth Due To Poor Ventilation
- Not Enough Insulation
- Improper Water Proofing
- Structural Issues
It’s a lot to think about, but don’t worry, here are 3 simple steps you can take to avoid these common mistakes.
Step 1 – Take a look around your current bathroom and write-up a list of things you like, things you don’t like and finally, items you wish you could have.
Step 2 – Do your research. Go to a library, book store, search through the internet (houzz.com & pinterest.com are a couple of our favorites) and do your research. While you are doing this, ask yourself these questions:
- What kind of layouts are they using?
- What materials are going into these spaces?
- Is the bathroom for 1 person or 2 people?
- What storage would you like?
- What is the style?
- Would you like a shower, bathtub or even both?
- What kind of fixtures, handles and accessories do you like?
Step 3 – Let’s get a realistic budget in place.
If you know what you are doing, you can go to a plumbing supply house with a list, photos and the brand names you like to get a price list together. Then you will need to estimate what building materials are needed to complete the job which may include sheet rock, tiles, framing materials and insulation. However – the best way to finish the job is to take your list of favorite fixtures, your photos from the web and magazines and find a reputable home/bathroom remodeler.
The best way to choose a bathroom remodeler is to look at how long they have been in business, where they work and if they have a track record of success. Most remodelers will have a web presence with a portfolio and social media posts so you can check their work. Then give them a call to schedule a face to face meeting. You will be able to get more out of a face to face meeting then spending hours on the phone or writing e-mails back and forth.
Remodeling Consultants is a Westchester County based remodeling firm with over 50 years experience. To see examples of their work visit www.remodeling-consultants.com, Houzz: www.houzz.com/pro/remodelingconsultants or call them up for a complimentary design consultation 914-381-6900.
