1. Measure and brief
What is not working, what you want, who uses the room, and any accessibility needs.
2. Design and fixed price
Layout, fixtures and finishes, then a written, itemised price.
3. Selections locked
Tiles, tapware, vanity, toilet, screen, lighting — chosen and ordered before demolition.
4. Asbestos test
For homes built or renovated before about 1990.
5. Demolition
Back to frame or slab, with protection through the house.
6. Rough-in
Plumbing and electrical in the new positions.
7. Sheeting and waterproofing
Suitable wet-area sheeting, then a certified membrane with proper cure time.
8. Tiling
Falls, set-out, walls, floors, niches.
9. Fit-off
Vanity, toilet, tapware, screen, mirror, lighting, exhaust, accessories.
10. Clean and handover
Walk-through, documents and warranties.
Typical timeline
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Demolition | 1–2 days |
| Rough-in | 2–3 days |
| Sheeting & waterproofing | 3–5 days |
| Tiling | 5–7 days |
| Fit-off & clean | 3–5 days |
One-bathroom households
Plan early: family, a gym membership, a portable bathroom hire, or doing a laundry or ensuite first.
Call 02 4307 5309 or send the room details through.
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Questions people ask before they commit
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Around three to four weeks on site for a typical main bathroom, once selections are locked in and materials are available.
What causes delays?
Undecided selections, long-lead tapware or tiles, surprises behind the tiles such as rot or asbestos, and rushing waterproofing cure times, which causes failures later.
Can we live at home?
Usually yes, if there is another toilet and shower option. For single-bathroom homes, plan alternatives for the weeks the bathroom is out.
What happens at handover?
A walk-through, clean, instructions for fittings, the waterproofing certificate and warranty details.