Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Jan 17, 2013 12:02 pm I had the plumber in yesterday and while he was there I asked him to look at the shower recess. It probably will need to be redone pretty soon. He's given me a rough quote of $8000 for a complete reno for the bathroom. That would be: replace all fixtures - toilet, bath, new corner shower frame - and remove the hob, retile, and replace the existing built-in vanity with a stand-alone. Existing wastes will be used and hopefully no new pipes will need running. The dimensions of the room are approximately 2m x 2.5m. Perhaps slightly less. I have absolutely zilch experience of renovating. How would you rate this quote on the cost scale? Cheap, middling, expensive? I haven't seen any of their renovation work although the plumber's work is excellent. Re: Small bathroom reno 2Jan 28, 2013 7:37 am Ask to speak to his last 3 clients. They probably got 3 quotes and picked him and you can ask why, how, where. Etc and they will tell you the truth. Re: Small bathroom reno 3Jan 28, 2013 1:57 pm kiwi Ask to speak to his last 3 clients. They probably got 3 quotes and picked him and you can ask why, how, where. Etc and they will tell you the truth. Thanx for that. Great advice Re: Small bathroom reno 4Jan 28, 2013 4:00 pm saves you doing all the work and asking 2 more for quotes...and wasting their time, if this guy gets raving reviews from past clients. (go with him, if price is good) our builder was word of mouth. he doesnt advertise and has 4 houses lined up all the time, waiting to go. just a local guy..but a no brainer really!! good luck Hello It is good to have a planned bathroom reno to suit your budget and design, living for 10 years I think you need a bathtub 4 10371 Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor plan. BUT has land out to the left-hand side that we can extend out on (see second… 0 8770 The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone… 4 17127 |