Designing the perfect bathroom remodel is not a job for the inexperienced DIYer. Even if you have excellent taste, when it gets down to it, the choices and unknown challenges of a DIY bathroom reno can lead to disaster. Here is what you should look for in a quality bathroom remodeling contractor to ensure you get your dream bathroom instead of a DIY nightmare.

Credentials

This is important. Some bathroom remodeling contractors are simply plumbers. Some are designers. Some are neither. Ideally, you want your contractor to have the credentials to provide plumbing, electrical, and design complete with licenses and insurance.

You need a bonded contractor who can provide not only the demolition and installation for your bathroom remodel but also the design services. They will provide the floorplan, identify plumbing and electrical challenges, address space issues, come up with a full design. Their services include plans for every feature and detail and the tear-out and install of everything.

Scheduling

Bathroom and kitchen remodels are the two most inconvenient remodeling projects. Try living without a functioning bathroom for even a day, and you’ll see how hard it is. If you are lucky enough to have more than one bathroom, this is less of a challenge. So, with this in mind, you want to be very careful when negotiating a schedule with your contractor.

Make sure that they have a track record for completing projects on time. Reviews will show you how well they stick to their deadlines. Although some projects can have unforeseen issues once the demolition begins, you want to set out some hard time frames that they agree to meet. Just remember, it is close to impossible for every deadline to be met due to the nature of the work.

A Process

A good contractor will have a process that they stick to for each project. Discuss how they work and what process they use. In general, they should have at least the following steps:

• Design: This will include the layout with some form of template provided for the design.
• Demolition: This will vary based on the degree of remodeling you are planning. In most cases, a remodel will mean a complete tear-out and replacement.
• Rough-In: This is where all the rough work for your plumbing and electrical take place.
• Inspection: This is a city or county inspection of electrical and plumbing.
• Installation: Once approved, the installation of all your fixtures, bathtub, shower, toilet, sink, and so on will take place.
• Final Pieces: This would include things such as flooring, walls, cabinets, and paint or wallpaper.
• Final Inspection: A final inspection confirms all is well.

If they can’t provide a project process, then they probably aren’t for you.

Proven Track Record

The internet makes it easy to look for reviews to find a reputable bathroom remodeling contractor. You can also ask people you trust if they can make a recommendation. This is often even better than online reviews, as you can get a first-hand account of the work and even visit their home to take a look at how it turned out.

These tips will help you find an expert bathroom remodeling contractor to avoid a DIY disaster.

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