Renovating the entire bathroom is a huge investment. You need to be very careful when choosing a company for your Toowoomba bathroom renovations. It is important to make sure that you do your research and compare different companies before making an informed decision. In this article, I will give you some tips to find the best company for your Toowoomba bathroom renovations:
Take time to find a company with a good track record
When it comes to renovating your bathroom, you want to make sure that the contractor you hire has a solid track record.
Here are some things you can do to find a company with a good reputation:
- Ask for references. When talking with prospective contractors, ask them for references from past customers who live near Toowoomba or in other parts of Queensland. Make sure these people are willing to give their honest opinions about the quality of service they received and whether they would recommend using this particular contractor again if they were in your shoes.
- Check out the company’s website. Look at photos of work that was done by this particular contractor in other homes around town (or even elsewhere). Are they well-made? Do all of them look uniform as far as color palette goes? Is there anything that stands out—good or bad—that should be considered before hiring them?
Ask for references and check them out
The best way to find out if a company is truly good at what they do is to speak with the people they’ve worked with before.
While this isn’t always possible, especially if you’re in the market for a bathroom renovation, it can be worth asking your friends and family who have used the services of a contractor before whether they would recommend them. If everyone seems to have had a positive experience with the company, then you’re more than likely dealing with professionals who know what they’re doing.
However, don’t just take their word for it! Do some research on your own and check out each reference yourself before making any decisions about hiring said contractors or designers. You may find that some people are more apt at giving referrals than others; this should give you an idea of which ones might be worth following up with when setting up an appointment with potential candidates.
Determine if the renovation company offers warranty
Asking for a warranty is important, but you should also make sure that you have all the details before signing on the dotted line. You’ll want to know what kind of warranty they offer and how long it lasts. Does it cover both materials and labor? Is there a transferable option available? If not, will they give you one if something goes wrong after your company has left? What kind of fine print does the warranty come with?
Check the renovator’s insurance
- Check the renovator’s insurance
- Ask if they have public liability insurance
- Ask if they have workers compensation cover
Don’t forget to ask about the licensing and permits.
You will also want to find out if the company has a license and possibly a permit.
A license is required for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage work by local councils in Queensland. If you wish to undertake any of these types of work yourself, you will need to attend a free course offered by your local council.
A license is not required if you are only undertaking minor repairs or maintenance work in your own home or business premises and do not use any hazardous products like lead pipes or asbestos cement sheeting. However, even in these circumstances it would be wise to ask at least one question before hiring someone: “Do I get a written quote?”
Find out how long it will take to complete your bathroom makeover.
One of the most important things to consider is how long it will take for your renovations to be completed. A well-planned timeline will help you keep track of the project, and give you an idea of how much time you need to schedule for it. Ultimately, this information will determine whether or not a company is right for you. If they can’t meet your expectations when it comes to time management and scheduling conflicts, which happens all too often, then it’s probably best that you find another contractor who can meet those needs more effectively.
Conclusion
I hope by reading this article you were able to get an idea of what the process for hiring a bathroom renovation contractor entails. By following the steps listed above, you will be able to find someone who is experienced and trustworthy enough for your project. You can avoid many potential problems by researching contractors thoroughly before hiring them.
