What should I spend on materials?
Let us give you a budget of £5000.00.
And look to source your materials from places like https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk , there are significant savings to be made.
However I do recommend to take caution in understanding the problems that come with cost cutting.
Top tip – order materials well in advance. And ensure you check everything for defaults. You must open all the packaging to check properly. If there are any issues there is enough time to return or replace.
A conservative bathroom
Let’s look at a mid range estimate of £8500.00.
What is the total amount of materials I can afford?
In most cases the cost usually balances to around 50 % of the total project cost.
When planning a complete small bathroom refurbishment this is a more realistic cost range. Where there is no significant changes i.e you want to keep the bath, basin, toilet , radiator and tiling all in the same place. And you want to keep the material quality with in a lower cost range. And where the tiling that needs replacing is only in the back splash area. Which could typically be around the bath , shower and basin. And the rest of the decorating finishes only need a quick lick of paint. And you are content with keeping things the same i.e the lights, electrics and positionings.
If you can take care of the waste generated this will help to keep the costs a tight as possible.
Where do I get good quality materials?
I will always recommend to go to a bricks and mortar bathroom specialist supplier. With so many options of where to go it is wise to know what you are buying. In order to ensure you balance cost and reliability here is a simple 3 step quality checklist –
- Where is the fitting made ?
- Does the fitting come with a guarantee ?
- Can I get spares in the future for instance if my shower breaks down in 5 years time ?
