Budget for a bathroom renovation
Although all those extra bathroom fittings and vanities might provide you with amazing aesthetics, it might not suit your renovation budget. Here's a quick guide on how to stay afloat with your money during the renovation process.
1. Take control of your renovation budget
If you have the time, organise the bathroom materials and contractors yourself. But remember, unless you understand the intricacies of hiring tilers, electricians and plumbers, you may get more - or less - than you bargained for.
2. Begin the basic bathroom renovation process
For quality assurance and peace of mind, get a bathroom builder in for all the heavy-duty work, but do the preparations and finishing touches yourself. This could mean stripping out the bathroom interior before work begins, or doing the final painting and decorating once the structural work is done.
3. Shop around for bathroom products
It pays to shop around for your bathroom fittings, as there are good second-hand vanities, baths, and even toilets on the market. Or, if you don't like the idea of sitting on someone else's loo, look out for ex-demonstration stock or discontinued specials.
4. Location, location, location
Think your new toilet would look better where the shower is? Well, before you get out the sledgehammer, remember that repositioning your fixtures means moving your plumbing as well, which can potentially double your labour costs. A simple 'retrofit' is always the cheaper option.
5. Give up your bathroom vanity
One bathroom fixture that lends itself to improvisation is the vanity. Instead of buying a traditional, all-in-one unit, save money and space by installing a wall-hung basin and simple wall shelves.
6. Word of mouth
When choosing a builder or designer to carry out your renovation, word of mouth is your best friend. Ask relatives, friends or trusted suppliers to recommend quality renovators so you don't end up with a dud.
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