Before anyone picks up a hammer
1. Measure and conversation
We look at the room, the floor below it, the access through the house and what is not working. Who uses the room, how many people share it and whether anyone needs accessible features all go into the brief.
2. Layout and scope
Options for the layout, what stays and what moves, and the level of finish. If a wall, window or structural change is involved, we explain whether an approval might be needed.
3. Written, itemised price
Every major item named: membrane, tile allowances, vanity, tapware, glass, lighting and waste removal.
4. Selections ordered
Tiles, fittings and fixtures chosen, confirmed and ordered. A start date follows once the long-lead items are confirmed.
5. Asbestos test
For homes built or renovated before about 1990, a sample is tested. If asbestos is found, a licensed removalist removes it before other work starts.
On site
6. Protection and demolition
Floors, stairs and handrails protected. The old room removed back to the frame, and waste taken away.
7. Framing and floor repairs
Water-damaged sheeting or timber replaced. Wall noggings added for vanities, cabinets and future rails.
8. Rough-in
Plumbing and electrical in the new positions. Exhaust fan ducting run to the outside.
9. Sheeting and waterproofing
Wet-area sheeting fixed, then the membrane applied by a licensed waterproofer and left to cure for the time the product requires. A certificate is issued.
10. Screed and tiling
Floors screeded to fall. Walls and floors tiled to the agreed set-out.
11. Fit-off
Vanity, toilet, tapware, glass, mirror, accessories, lights and fan connected.
12. Clean and handover
A walk-through of the finished room, care instructions, warranties and the waterproofing certificate.
Typical on-site timeline
| Stage | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Protection and demolition | 1–2 days |
| Framing repairs and rough-in | 2–4 days |
| Sheeting, membrane and cure | 3–5 days |
| Screed and tiling | 5–8 days |
| Fit-off, glass and clean | 3–5 days |
Glass screens are measured once tiling is finished, which can add a short wait before the final fit-off.
Living at home during the work
Most Hills homes have more than one shower, so families usually stay put. Plan for trade parking in the driveway, a skip or bin on the property, and dust control on the stairs. Where the bathroom is the only shower, organise an alternative before demolition.
See the cost guide and FAQ.
Call 02 4404 2242 or send us the room details.
| Bathroom Renovation Cost | Planning guide |
|---|---|
| FAQ | Planning guide |
| Contact | Measure and quote |
Questions people ask before they commit
How long will the bathroom be out of action?
Around three to four weeks for a main bathroom, two and a half to three and a half weeks for an ensuite, and eight to twelve working days for a powder room, once selections are finalised.
When do we choose tiles and tapware?
Before a start date is set. Items with long lead times, such as some imported tiles, freestanding baths and custom vanities, are ordered early so they are on site when needed.
What happens if something unexpected is found?
Water-damaged framing, old pipework or suspected asbestos are photographed, explained and priced as a written variation before any extra work goes ahead.
Do trades work on weekends?
Standard construction hours apply and most work happens on weekdays. Strata buildings may have tighter hours set by their by-laws.