So, you’ve decided to hire a professional bathroom remodeling contractor—smart move. While a bathroom remodel is conceivably a do it yourself job, the complexity of this job means that hiring a pro isn’t such a bad idea. Because difficult operations (electrical, tiling, plumbing, etc.) are involved, you save yourself a load of misery and time by hiring a contractor.
They aren’t Necessarily Bathroom Designers
Some bathroom remodeling contractors are full-scale operations, inclusive of everything that has to do with renovating a bathroom. They take care of you, from initial design to the very last towel bar that gets screwed into the wall. But other bathroom remodel contractors want you to come into the project with a bathroom design plan for them to execute.
You’ll Save Money by Supplying Your Own Materials
No, this doesn’t mean buying stacks of Sheetrock for the contractor to use. But most bathroom remodeling contractors are perfectly fine with you buying the more decorative and expensive items on your own such as vanities, bathtubs, etc. Keep in mind that every item that the contractor purchases gets his/her commission tacked onto it.
What about Tight Schedules?
It’s a terrible thing to do without a bathroom. Even if you have a spare bathroom to use while one is being remodeled, you won’t want the remodeling company tramping through your house for the next six months. Better bathroom remodeling contractors can “promise” tight, well-orchestrated time frames. We use the word “promise” lightly because no contractor in his or her right mind can truly guarantee this.
What’s involved in this process? The Process, In a Nutshell
Design Stage
Even if this is just a simple toilet/shower/cabinet bathroom remodel, some kind of design or planning must take place. Contractor-designed bathroom remodels may follow any number of tried-and-true template designs.
Demolition Stage
Is this a complete tear-out and replace project? Then the contractor will arrange for a roll-off dumpster or hauling company to cart away the mess. Even for more minor projects, some kind of demolition will take place.
Roughing-In Stage
Plumbing and electrical are of key importance in any bathroom remodel. The plumbers and electricians will “rough-in” their work. An inspection is made by city or county officials at this point.
Installation of Shower/Bath/etc. Stage
The bathtub or shower are built or installed in accordance with the rough-in. Bathroom vanity (or sink) and toilet are also installed in this stage.
Flooring Installed; Walls Closed Up
Bathroom flooring is laid. Walls are closed up, and another inspection is made. Walls are painted. Fixtures are installed.
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Source: https://www.thespruce.com/hiring-a-bathroom-remodeling-contractor-1821350
