Before work starts
Measure and conversation
We visit, measure the room and look at the floor type, where the plumbing runs, the hot water system, ventilation and signs of leaks. We also ask how the family uses the room — who showers when, whether a bath is needed, what storage is missing.
Drawing and quote
The room is drawn to scale with fittings placed. You receive a written, itemised quote with named fittings, the tile allowance, asbestos testing if needed, waterproofing and site costs.
Selections
Tiles, tapware, toilet, bath, vanity, shower screen, lighting and accessories are chosen and confirmed. Anything with a long lead time is ordered early.
This is the stage that decides whether the job finishes on time. A bathroom waiting on a back-ordered vanity is a family waiting for a shower.
Contract, insurance and deposit
A written contract is signed. For work over $20,000, home building compensation cover is in place and you receive the certificate before any deposit is requested. The deposit is capped at 10 per cent.
Asbestos testing
For homes built before about 1990, samples are tested. If asbestos is found, a licensed removalist is booked before general demolition.
Planning around the family
We give you a program showing:
- The day demolition starts
- The days the bathroom is completely unusable
- The noisy days
- When water or power may be off briefly
- The expected completion date
On site
Week 1 — Protection, demolition and rough-in
Day 1: Floors and hallway protected, the room isolated. Demolition starts — tiles, bath, vanity, toilet, sheeting, ceiling if needed.
Days 2–3: Rubble out, the frame and floor inspected. Any rotted timber, soft floor sheeting or termite damage is shown to you and priced before repair.
Days 3–5: Plumber and electrician rough in new pipes, wiring, exhaust fan ducting and any heated towel rail circuit. If a waste is being moved on a slab, the trench is cut and re-poured.
Week 2 — Walls, floor and waterproofing
Days 6–7: Carpenter repairs framing and adds noggins for the vanity, shower screen and future grab rails. Wet-area wall sheeting goes up.
Days 8–9: Floor screed laid to fall toward the waste. Allowed to cure.
Days 9–10: Membrane applied to floor, shower walls and junctions, with cure time between coats. A waterproofing certificate is issued.
Week 3 — Tiling
Days 11–15: Wall and floor tiling, then grouting and sealing. In a room tiled to the ceiling this is the longest stage.
Week 4 — Fit-off and handover
Days 16–17: Vanity and cabinets installed. Plumber fits toilet, basin, bath tapware and shower. Electrician fits lights, exhaust fan and heated towel rail.
Day 18: Shower screen installed.
Days 19–20: Silicone, accessories, final clean, and a walk-through with you.
Timelines by project
| Project | Typical on-site time |
|---|---|
| Powder room | 1.5–2 weeks |
| Small bathroom | 3 weeks |
| Main family bathroom | 3–4 weeks |
| Existing ensuite refit | About 3 weeks |
| New ensuite or second bathroom | 4–6 weeks |
| Laundry | 1.5–2.5 weeks |
Council approval
Most bathroom renovations inside an existing room without structural change are exempt development. Adding a bathroom that alters structure, a new window or work on a heritage item may need approval. Most suburbs covered here are within Campbelltown City Council; Mount Annan is within Camden Council. A certifier or the council confirms what applies.
After handover
You receive the waterproofing certificate, product warranties and care instructions. Silicone joints should be checked every few years, and grout kept sealed where required.
See the price bands or common questions.
Renovation work is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request.
Call 02 4601 3691 or book a measure.
Questions people ask before they commit
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Usually three to four weeks on site for a main bathroom once materials are ready, about three weeks for an ensuite, and longer for a new second bathroom that needs drainage work through a slab.
How do we manage with no bathroom?
If there is an ensuite or separate toilet, most families manage. If not, options include staying with family for the wet stages, using a gym or pool shower, or hiring a portable toilet. We give you the exact dates the room is unusable before work starts.
When is the asbestos test done?
Before demolition, for any home built before about 1990. Samples are taken from wall sheeting and other likely materials. If asbestos is found, licensed removal is scheduled before the rest of the strip-out.
Can the kids be home during the work?
Yes, with sensible precautions. The work area is closed off, tools and materials are kept out of reach, and the noisiest stages are demolition and slab cutting. Some families prefer the kids are out during those days.
What causes delays?
Mostly selections not being finalised before demolition, and items with long lead times such as custom vanities or special-order tiles. Hidden water damage can add a few days while repairs are made.