Common questions about bathroom renovations in Canberra
Planning a bathroom renovation can raise a lot of questions, especially when you're trying to find the right local team for the job. At Smart Bathrooms, we want to make the process simple, clear and stress-free for Canberra homeowners.
Below you'll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive about our bathroom renovation services, process, experience and what you can expect when working with us. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us anytime for honest advice and a free quote.
Yes, our bathroom renovation quotes are free. You will also receive a free consultation where we will listen to your requirements, exchange ideas and provide professional advice about the best outcome that will fit your budget.
Yes you can. We will engage our reputable asbestos specialist to carry out the work safely and completely with air monitoring and independent inspections as required.
Yes, absolutely. We will guide you by providing you with a list with all the items you will need for your renovation, including dimensions and specifications as required. We will provide you with details of our preferred suppliers and if you like you can just select your items and we can purchase them for you with a trade discount and an added benefit of paying at the end of the renovation.
There are many factors in the cost of any renovation. We cater for every budget, but ultimately the costs will vary depending on the type of work required and the quality of fittings and fixtures you choose.
The quotation we will provide has a separate cost for the work including the building and fixing materials, and a separate cost for the PC (prime cost) items like bathroom fixtures, fittings, and tiles. The PC items cost can vary depending on your selection.
An average bathroom renovation will cost between $15,000 and $25,000 including all the labour, and fixing material plus the PC items. As a guide, majority of Canberra's bathroom renovations cost around $20,000.
A typical renovation takes about two and a half weeks plus the installation of the shower screen that gets measured as soon as the wall tiling in the shower recess is up. While your custom made shower screen is being made you can use your new bathroom. If it is your only bathroom, it might be possible to put up a temporary shower curtain so you can use the shower as well.
Of course the more work your new bathroom requires, the longer it will take, but rarely the renovation takes more than four weeks even if there is asbestos present and total remodelling is required. It is also important to point out that we will not be hopping from job to job. We will focus on your bathroom and get it finished as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Smart Bathroom specialises in the complete bathroom renovation and remodelling. Unfortunately we are not able to help you with a small facelift, repair or replacing fixtures or accessories.
We have an excellent reputation and rest assured that your home will be treated with respect. If you are contactable within 24 hours just in case we need to talk to you should any issues arise you could even take a holiday and come back to a beautiful new bathroom.
Yes, all the building rubble goes straight into a skip bin or our trailer and gets taken away at the end of the project. We also put down drop sheets to protect your floor covering and additional rubber matting to protect timber floor. At the end of each day, we collect the drop sheets, and your home (other than the bathroom) is left as it was without a trace that we were there.
Yes! Smart Bathrooms and staff are all appropriately insured and our Public Liability cover is $10,000,000.
All work will be carried out in accordance with relevant Building Codes and Australian Standards. All work carries a guarantee of three years, exceeding statutory warranties of two years as per Building Act 2004. Waterproofing is guaranteed for a period of 10-20 years depending on the system used. Our biggest warranty is our reputation that we have worked so hard over the years to establish.
To secure your booking, we simply ask for a 10% deposit when the agreement is signed. A progress payment of 40% is due at tiling stage, and the remaining balance is only payable once the project is fully completed and you’re completely happy with the results.
After you have accepted our quote we will arrange another appointment. We will do a final check measure if necessary, discuss bathroom fixtures, fittings and tiles and answer any further questions you may have about anything. We also take this time to review and sign the agreement and secure a start date for your renovations. Then you can sit back and relax knowing your renovation is in excellent hands.
Yes, we do. While our main focus is bathroom renovations, Smart Bathrooms also offers custom joinery and kitchen renovations for Canberra homeowners. Whether you’re updating your kitchen cabinetry, installing new custom joinery, or planning a full kitchen renovation, we can help design and deliver a high-quality result that suits your home and lifestyle.
Smart Bathrooms has been proudly renovating bathrooms in Canberra for over 25 years. Since first starting in 2000, we’ve completed hundreds of high-quality bathroom renovations, building a strong reputation for experience, attention to detail and reliable service across the Canberra region.
