Bathroom Remodeling

When homeowners decide to remodel their homes, they’ve taken the first step toward adding value and additional comfort to their property. However, bathroom remodeling can be quite an undertaking for those involved, whether just a few updated fixtures or a complete gut job. Unlike painting a bedroom or choosing new furniture, most bathroom renovations require a working knowledge of plumbing, bathroom codes, and best practices. As a result, professionals and homeowners alike overwhelmingly agree to leave the bathroom to remodel by a professional. Here’s why it’s best to hire a professional when remodeling the bathroom.

Building codes are in place primarily for safety but also efficiency. Specific jobs that require a plumbing permit from your local county are as follows:

• Moving current plumbing to another location
• Replacing drain pipes 
• Changing out water supply pipes, also known as repiping
• Sewer-line replacements
• Water heater replacements

Additionally, meeting particular design best practices in the bathroom applies to sink and toilet spacing design, shower and bathtub sizing, ventilation, and more. You can find such information on the National Kitchen and Bath Association website here. 

Hiring a professional to remodel a bathroom simply just saves time. According to The Spruce, the average bathroom renovation project takes between four and nine weeks to complete. If a homeowner decides to take on the remodel, the entire timeline could reach upwards of a year for completion. Such timelines consider that general plumbing contractors will have a crew of at least three people working during the week. Busy homeowners take longer because they have to spread the work into their free time after a workday or on the weekends. 

Experienced contractors know how to make a vision a reality. There is a lot at stake with bathroom design and plumbing that could go wrong when taking on renovations on your own. If you’ve been looking for the bathroom of your dreams, odds are you are more likely to get that with professional service. 

Hiring a licensed contractor to renovate your bathroom comes with less hassle. Professionals have the knowledge and experience to provide excellent service and beautiful results. In addition, a mid-grade bathroom remodel comes with an average 70% return on investment when selling your home. So, if the above points are not reasons enough to work with a contractor, consider a bathroom remodel as a meaningful investment into your property.