A bathroom worth locking the door for.

A new shower, a tub, a vanity, tile, lighting, or a different layout. Keeping the fixtures where they are is a smaller project than moving a shower, a toilet, or a wall. An ensuite and a main bath are the same kind of work, with different limits on space. Tell Andy what you want to change, from the shower you have been picturing to the room that needs a fresh start.

The layout, fixtures, tile, and extent of the work all affect the cost. Keeping the existing arrangement is a different scope from moving a shower, toilet, or walls. Waterproofing, a new fan vented outside, and repairs found once the room is open can matter more than the size of the room. The estimate needs to reflect your choices and the work required, not just the square footage.

A tub-to-shower conversion may be possible, depending on the space, plumbing, and the type of shower you want. A shower in the same footprint is a different project from a larger shower that moves the drain or a wall. Andy can discuss those details at the site visit, along with how you want to use the room now and what may matter to you in the years ahead.

Yes, if the plumbing and the room allow it. Moving a toilet, a shower drain, or a wall is more work than replacing what is already there. In a small bath, the existing drain locations often decide what is practical. Andy checks the room before a new arrangement goes into the plan.

Most bathroom renovations take a few weeks once work starts, longer if the layout changes or concealed damage has to be repaired. Tile, fixtures still to be chosen, and drying time all sit on the schedule. If this is the only bathroom in the house, that gets planned before the room is taken apart. Andy can give a realistic range after seeing the space.

Often yes, once the work moves plumbing, changes wiring, or alters the structure. Replacing a vanity or a toilet in the same location is not the same review as a new layout. Andy can confirm what your municipality requires for the scope you want, so permits are part of the plan rather than a surprise after pricing.

Some problems only become visible once a wall or floor is opened. Andy’s restoration background helps him recognise warning signs, but it cannot reveal everything in advance. Soft subfloor, a failed shower membrane, or old leaks are the usual finds. If concealed damage changes the work required, the proposed repair and its effect on cost and timing are discussed with you before that additional work proceeds.

The structure under it, the waterproofing, and the plumbing. A shower or tub surround needs a proper membrane, and the fan needs to vent outside, not into the attic or the wall. New finishes should not cover a soft floor or an open leak. That sequence is set at the visit and in the estimate.

How you want to use the room, and what you already know you want to change. A shower instead of a tub, a larger shower, new tile, or a layout that stays put are enough to start. You do not need finished drawings. Photos help, and if you have a fixture or a tile in mind, bring that too. Selections still open are listed in the estimate rather than guessed.