Get your bathroom renovation ready with our handy guide!
The team at Flat Hill specialise in bathroom renovation projects, working with customers all over Brisbane to help them create stunning spaces and bring their dream bathroom to life everyday. But house-changing renovations don’t happen overnight, and there are a number of steps and measures to take before your bathroom is renovation ready.
As Brisbane’s leading bathroom renovation specialists and with plenty of experience up our sleeves, our team has compiled a checklist of the necessary steps to help you prepare for your remodel project, ensuring your bathroom renovation is as seamless as possible.
Steps To Take In The Lead-up To Renovation
From research and budgets to consultations and ordering products, there are a lot of things to consider when planning your renovation project. Here are our recommended steps to take in the lead-up to the renovation so that your finished space turns out exactly as imagined:
Research Bathroom Styles
The first step is understanding your aesthetic and creating a cohesive design plan. Ask yourself the fundamental questions: are you looking for a cosmetic revamp, or instead opting for an entire structural change? Are you leaning towards a calming coastal style, a contemporary feel, or aiming for a modern-inspired masterpiece? Browse online for inspiration and décor ideas so that you can have a collection of designs ready to show to your contractor during your consultation.
Define Your Budget
It’s important at the very beginning of the project to establish a clearly defined budget. This includes considering the costs of contractors, any repairs, the price of fixtures, accessories, and of course, any extras. A lot of brands and suppliers are currently experiencing product delays, which means that you may not be able to acquire the exact fixtures, tapware, tiles, and other materials that you want; having a little bit of wiggle room within your budget ensures that you are able to seek out suitable alternatives where required.
Book A Consultation
Once you have a basic idea in mind of your vision for the renovation project and your budget to achieve that vision, it is time to book in your one-on-one consultation with Flat Hill. Get in touch for an initial consultation at least 2-3 months before you want your renovation to start, so that we can discuss the process with you further, and schedule your project in.
Order Products and Fixtures Ahead of Time
With severe product delays due to COVID, it is more important than ever to secure and order all products, tiles, tapware, and fixtures well ahead of time. Flat Hill will work with you and our team of contractors to schedule all the work in and get your renovation project completed as quickly as possible; any delays in the arrival of products could have an impact on the overall project timeline. Stay ahead of the unpredictable delivery schedules and book in advance, taking into consideration a backup plan or product if things do not go according to plan.
Flat Hill provide you with a full shopping guide so that you know exactly what to purchase – both in terms of quantity and sizes. We can also organise appointments for you with our suppliers so that you benefit from our trade discounts.
Find Alternate Space to Use
This one seems obvious, but before you know it the time will come to completely demolish your bathroom, leaving you with no access to that space until completion and handover. You need to be prepared to find an alternate way to access bathroom facilities during the time of the remodel, whether this be a second bathroom or hiring a portable bathroom as a temporary solution.
Our Consultation Process
At Flat Hill, we offer a free initial consultation to ensure that your ideal bathroom turns out exactly how you had pictured it. Brisbane bathroom renovation experts and husband/wife duo Scott and Kirstin will be there every step of the way throughout the process, starting with a visit to the project site and a discussion about your vision for the space.
One of our recommended renovation steps is to research design options and come to the consultation with some ideas and images for Kirstin to use as inspiration when designing your bathroom. Alternatively, if you don’t know which direction you want your design to take, our team is more than happy to offer suggestions that will amplify the space. Kirstin and Scott will work to discover the best approach to achieve the client’s wishes in consideration of the available space, layout, and lighting. From here, we will develop a customised proposal and floor-plan for you and your project.
Final Touches for The Week Of
Once you’ve completed the consultation, defined your budget, confirmed your design, and ordered all products, it’s time to finish those final touches to ensure your space is ready for its upcoming makeover. Some measures you can take to ensure your bathroom is prepped and primed for renovation is to ensure all personal items have been removed from the area to avoid any damage throughout the demolition. We are all guilty of accumulating bathroom toiletries, so this stage of the process presents a unique opportunity to complete a full product cleanse. Last but not least, sit back, start looking for decorations to fill the space, and get ready for your dream bathroom to unfold before your eyes!
Flat Hill are Brisbane’s leading bathroom home renovations experts who are dedicated to design and passionate about producing luxurious bathroom spaces. Get in touch today to enquire about booking a bathroom renovation with Flat Hill.
