Bathrooms
Bathroom and kitchen renovation or remodeling is a very important and sometimes daunting task. We all watch the DIY network and have dreams of grander, however sometimes a renovation can turn into a disaster. Don't worry we are are here to assist you. Most of the time we provide turn key services, however we understand that sometimes individuals need to cut down cost or want to learn how to do the job themselves. Steve's is one of only a few contractors that will assist you in your do it yourself renovation! Think of it as having a professional tutor working along side you.
Bathroom renovation is second to Kitchens in regard to return on investment, however choosing the wrong contractor can be devastating.
At Steve's we are dedicated to our customers and we value your money and investments. We are dedicated
to doing the job the correct way the first time and providing craftsmanship that will show when it comes time for you to sell your home. Call today for your free in home estimate.
Location
Have you selected a location for your bathroom/s?
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Is your bathroom near your bedrooms?
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Is your bathroom near the main hot water system, laundry and kitchen?
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If not, and if the bathroom will be a substantial distance from your hot water system, will you install:
o an additional hot water system (perhaps a small continuous flow system), or
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a cold water diverter?
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Size and layout
Do you know how big your bathroom will be?
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Do you know what shape your bathroom will be?
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What are the dimensions of your bathroom (length x width x height)?
Do you have enough space to install a bathtub?
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Do you have enough space to install a shower stall?
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Minimum shower stall size is 0.9m x 0.9m
If you have a small bathroom, will you install:
a bathtub with a shower over it
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a curved shower stall, installed in a corner
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a wet room (i.e. a shower head but no shower walls)?
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Do you have enough room for a full sized vanity cabinet, or a two-basin cabinet?
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If not, will you install a pedestal-type vanity (i.e. a free-standing basin) and a wall-mounted shelf?
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If you’re renovating, will your major plumbing fixtures be installed in the same places to take advantage of existing plumbing?
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Will anything in your layout interfere with peoples’ passage in and out of the bathroom door?
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Have you talked to a licensed electrician about where electrical outlets and switches can be placed in relation to water outlets?
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Have you identified where to install towel rails so that they’re both convenient and sensible?
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Who will use it?
Will the bathroom be used by more than one person at a time?
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Will children use the bathroom now or in the near future, and are bathroom fixtures designed with their convenience and safety in mind?
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Will anyone with special needs or impaired mobility need to use the bathroom now or in the near future?
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If so, will you install:
a wet room
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No
grab rails (consider how they might be fitted in future to the toilet, shower and bathtub)
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No
a shower seat
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No
anti-slip enhancements in the shower and bathtub
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No
a walk-in bathtub
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No
a bath lift
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No
wheelchair access through doors
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No
space for wheelchair access under the vanity?
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No
Heating, ventilation and lighting
Will you need heating in your bathroom?
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No
If so, will you install:
heat lamps
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No
radiant bar heating
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No
under-floor hydronic heating
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No
double-glazed windows or special window films – including on skylights or roof windows
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heated towel rails?
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No
Have you factored in sufficient ventilation for your shower?
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No
Will you install an exhaust fan with an automatic steam sensor?
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Is your exhaust vent located directly above the shower?
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Will your shower screen, shower curtain or shower frame limit the amount of light entering your shower area?
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Will your bathroom be lit using ‘cool’, bright light?
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Will you install extra task lighting around your vanity mirror?
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Lighting on either side is preferable to lights above or below
Will your bathroom have sufficient access to daylight, as outlined in Building Code of Australia (BCA) regulations?
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Are you able to install regular wall-mounted windows?
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If so, have you considered frosted glass or glass tiles for privacy?
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Have you considered a skylight. clerestory window or sawtooth roof instead of a regular window?
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Do you have a light color scheme in mind?
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Style and theme
Have you considered using a bathroom designer?
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A bathroom designer can help with your design, advice on fittings and fixtures, hiring tradespeople and evaluating work
Do you have a specific design ‘theme’ in mind for your bathroom?
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Does the bathroom style you want complement the rest of your home?
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Do you have an idea of the colors you would like to use?
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Are you planning on using any bright or bold colors?
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Have you discussed your paint options with a paint expert?
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Have you taken ease of access, ease of use and maintenance into account while choosing your fittings and fixtures?
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Style is important, but so is function. Consider how your fittings and fixtures will affect users, as well as how much maintenance will be required
If you’re renovating, have you considered refurbishing and/or reusing original fittings and fixtures?
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If you’re renovating, have you checked with a plumber to see whether you will require a tempering valve to be installed?
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Budget and cost
What is your budget for your bathroom?
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How much have you allocated to spend on:
trade services (plumbing, building, waterproofing, electrics)
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fittings and fixtures
(bathtubs, shower screens, vanity units, mirrors, electrical fittings, plumbing fittings)
$ unforeseen extras (breakages, extra work)
$ building permits, if necessary
$ Have you shopped around for at least three different quotes?
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No
Other considerations
Will you need a building permit?
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No
This is generally only for renovations above a certain value, which alter the structure of your home. Check with your local building authority, as they vary by state and municipality.
If you do need a building permit, how much will it cost?
$
Have you set a time-frame for building or renovation?
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No
Have you confirmed the time-frame with your tradespeople and suppliers?
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Have you discussed your quality and workmanship expectations with the builder?
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If necessary, have you made alternative bathroom arrangements for when your toilet, bath and shower are out of action?
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No