Bathroom Renovation Darwin

Costs will vary depending on how much building work is required and what kind of fittings and fixtures you choose for your new bathroom. However, after removing the old suite and replacing it with all new appliances, plumbing and tiles, you can expect to pay anywhere between $20,000 and $27,000 for a modest renovation. This also includes the cost of labour. 

If you have a larger bathroom, the cost can rise to around $30,000. For a premium bathroom with more expensive materials, you might find yourself spending over $35,000.

It could take between two and three weeks for a bathroom to be remodelled, however, if significant plumbing or building work is required, you could be looking at a longer time period of around six weeks, so make sure you're prepared. You should also be aware that during this time, there may not be work occurring daily. Some days, there won't even be anyone on site - this is normal and not a cause for concern.

If you are having any plumbing elements replaced, you won't be able to use the facilities in your bathroom while the work is being done. If you only have one bathroom, then you could arrange to use a neighbour's amenities or have a temporary porta-potty installed. Alternatively, you may decide to move out temporarily. Of course, the inconvenience of this will depend on how long your renovations are going to last. 

In terms of remodelling your bathroom, the very first thing you will need to do is decide where the plumbing and electrics are going to be installed. Any style, design and visual adjustments can be made around this.

After the layout of the bathroom is established and all plumbing has been installed, you can move on to the wall and floor tiles. The order of this is important because installing wall tiles after your flooring could damage it, so make sure you know what tiles you want ahead of time so the project isn't delayed. 

Once the tiles are in, your bathroom furniture should be installed next. Once this happens, you can turn your attention to finishing touches like lights, taps and door handles, as well as details like plants, mirrors and accessories that will enhance the style and final design of your bathroom. 

Usually, the most expensive part of a bathroom renovation is actually the cost of labour, including any plumbers, electricians and bathroom fitters who work on the job. This can end up being around two-tenths of the total cost of your renovation. 

After this, the next most pricey things will likely to be the tiles you have to buy for your walls and flooring, depending on how many and how high quality the tiles are that you are using. Another considerable expense will be the plumbing connections that you have to put in, which can be quite a big job if you're changing the layout of your bathroom or adding new features; for example, creating a separate shower and bath.