For most people, when thinking about taking on a bathroom refurbishment project, the first thing that comes to mind and rightly so, is indeed how long it would take fully fit a bathroom suite, as the bathroom refurbishment process can be strenuous and lengthy.
Important things to consider
The time it takes to fully fit a bathroom ultimately boils down to planning, as several factors would need to be carefully considered, bearing in mind that each bathroom renovation has its own set of unique factors to navigate as listed below.
- The size of your bathroom,
- How much demolition there, are we knocking out walls, moving windows etc
- Are we using the existing plumbing lines
- The complexity and availability of chosen materials
- The availability of external tradespeople waterproofing/plastering
- Unforeseen events
The key is to ensure that no detail is left out, missing small but critical details, might be where things start to go wrong and ultimately this can increase the time it takes to complete the refurb. The takeaway here is to have a realistic expectation as some installations can take more time than others depending on the scope of work.
If you decide not to go the DIY route, getting an experienced competent bathroom installer or installation company is a good idea. It would save you time and ultimately money in the end.
Scope of works
So, let’s consider some of the works that may need to be done and what they might entail, and the time it might take to complete.
Before removal
# 1. Bathroom removal
The bathroom removal process is not a demolition process, it should be carried out by a competent tradesman who understands how to disconnect the services as may be required, which could include water, heating and electrics.
Duration: 1 Day
#2. Plumbing
Depending on the scope of work, the time it takes to plumb in a new bathroom suite can vary.
Is your new bathroom going to have different positioning from your existing suite? If so, additional plumbing work may need to be carried out.
New pipework may need to be chased into walls or fitted under floorboards
Duration: 1 – 5 days
#3. Tiling
The time it takes to tile a whole bathroom may vary and will depend on the size of the room and the tiles used and other factors.
There are many variables to consider when it comes to tiling a bathroom. This makes estimating the time it will take to install tile flooring a little challenging. Sometimes the intricacy of the tiles can impact how long it takes to tile a bathroom too, as different tile cuts require particular skills.
Duration: 1-5 days
Bathroom tilling
#4. Installation of furniture and fixtures
When the plumbing, electrical, tiling and other works are completed, then furniture and fixtures can be installed. Depending again on the complexity of the work this can take anywhere between 1 to 2 days.
Furniture and fixtures could include the following:
- Vanity units
- Vanity basin
- Shower enclosure
- Toilet
- Shower mixer
- Taps
- Heated towel rail
- Bath panel
- Bath shower screen
- Extractor fan
It is important to consider each fixture and fitting to give yourself an accurate plan of timing. The most time-consuming tasks generally include fitting a new bath/shower.
Duration: 1 – 2 days
Conclusion
With all of the above put taken into consideration for 4DKB, the average time it takes for us to fit a bathroom suite is usually between 7 to 14 days where these days are not always consecutive as there might be days when the trades would not come on-site due to plastering needing to set or grout needing to dry.
The key to a successful bathroom refurbishment is planning which should cover the schedule of trades and also ensure all the correct items needed to complete the work are on site. So check and double-check your order to ensure everything has been delivered and that they are all correct.
If you need help and advice or you just simply want to talk with an expert feel free to call us on 01923 551006 or email us at [email protected] or Book a Consultation Here and we will be happy to help.
