Replace Grout – Even change the colour or grout type!
Replace all taps and fittings in your selected colour
Remove and replace the shower screen
New Toilet to suit existing plumbing
New Vanity to suit existing plumbing
Painting walls, ceiling, window and door
If possible tile over tiles, even if it just one wall or the floor
Electrical. Change the powerpoint, light switches and lights
Why Makeover and not a complete Bathroom Renovation?
Save Cost
One of the main reasons why you may consider a bathroom makeover instead of a complete bathroom renovation is cost. The average cost for a makeover is $9,000. The average cost of a complete bathroom renovation is between $20,000 to $40,000.
Save Time
Save time with a bathroom makeover. The average time for a makeover is 1 week. The average time for a bathroom renovation is 2-4 weeks. This is an important factor when you only have one bathroom!
Save Waste
The environment will thank-you for reusing what you have and producing less waste when you can work with what you have.
Changing the Bathroom Grout & Silicon
Removing and replacing the grout and silicon from a tired bathroom can make a dramatic difference.
Grout & Silicon Colour: Often older style bathrooms have white grout and silicon. You can now choose from a wide range of colours to suit your tiles. When onsite we provide a grout chart to select the colour.
Type: Grout can be replaced with an standard cement based grout or an epoxy grout. Epoxy grout is useful when you have waterproofing issues and a possible leaking shower. It is harder to apply, more expensive to purchase and apply but at times worth every cent!
Select a new grout colour to match your tiles or even create a contrast. Common colours for a balcony are darker as it is easier to keep clean.
Replace Shower Screen
Removing and replacing the shower screen for a frames option or less overall glass will make a impact on your bathroom.
Glass: Most shower screens we supply and install will have no or minimal frame.
Glass Fittings: You can match your fittings to the selected taps
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose & supply my own Bathroom Renovation items?
Yes! Bathroom Blitz quote for renovating a bathroom that includes labour and construction materials.
We work with clients to provide a detailed list of bathroom items. Based on the project budget and style we also advise on the best Bathroom Renovation suppliers in your local area.
Live in a unit and wondering – Do I need strata approval for my Bathroom Renovation?
If your bathroom renovation includes changes to waterproofing, it is classed as a ‘Major Renovation’ and will require strata approval.
Major works require a special resolution approval.
The three types of renovations
1. Cosmetic work
Cosmetic work doesn’t need approval.
Cosmetic work can’t change the outside of a property or affect things like structure and waterproofing.
You are allowed to:
- install or replace hooks, nails or screws (for hanging paintings or other items on walls)
- install or replace handrails
- paint the interior
- install or replace blinds and curtains
- fill minor holes and cracks in internal walls
- lay carpet
- install or replace built-in wardrobes.
This applies to all strata schemes. Your strata scheme can choose to add more types of work to the list of cosmetic work. The owners corporation can pass a by-law to do this.
2. Minor renovations
Minor renovations need approval, often this is from the strata committee.
Many schemes give the approval power to the strata committee. Otherwise. approval will require a vote at a general meeting.
Write to the strata manager or secretary and ask them to vote on your changes. You’ll need more than 50% of the votes cast in favour of the work at the meeting.
If the strata committee does not have the power to approve minor renovations, you’ll need to ask for approval at an annual general meeting (AGM) or an extraordinary general meeting (EGM).
Minor renovations include work to:
- renovate a kitchen, including flooring
- change recessed light fittings
- install or replace flooring, such as hardwood or tiles, as well as removing carpets to expose the flooring underneath
- change internal walls
- install or replace wiring, cabling, power, or access points
- install a rainwater tank
- install a clothesline
- install a reverse cycle air conditioner
- install double or triple glazed windows
- install a heat pump
- install ceiling insulation.
This applies to all strata schemes. Your owners corporation can choose to pass a by-law to add other types of work to the list of minor renovations.
Minor renovations can’t involve:
- structural changes or changes to a property’s outside appearance
- anything affecting waterproofing (for example, most bathroom renovations).
Before you get approval, you may also need to show your strata committee:
- plans of the work, including dates and times of when the work will be done
- an acoustic certificate to show sound insulation if you’re installing flooring
- qualifications and details of the tradespeople who will do the work.
3. Major renovations
Major renovations need a special resolution vote at an annual general meeting (AGM) or other general meeting. This means no more than 25% of the votes cast are against it, based on unit entitlement.
The strata committee can’t approve major renovations.
Major renovations include:
- structural changes (for example, moving a structural internal wall)
- waterproofing (for example bathrooms)
- changes affecting the outside appearance of the property, such as an access ramp
- work that needs approval under other laws (for example, council approval)
- changes to the ceiling or making a false ceiling.
Giving notice
If your work changes the structure of a lot (for example, removing a wall or installing ducted air conditioning), you must also give the owners corporation at least 14 days’ written notice before the work starts.
Your notice should describe how your renovations will change the property structure.
Learn more about strata by-laws and apartment renovations
There is a lot to know and plan for when it comes to an apartment renovation. There are resources out there to help you. Here are some that can help with additional information.
Department of Fair Trading – the government body that governs strata schemes in NSW
Strata Live – a forum for people living in strata communities
Flat Chat Strata Community Forum – another community forum with information and resources
Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) (formerly called ‘Home Warranty Insurance’) is needed if your a licensed builder or tradesperson in New South Wales and you’re undertaking a home building project quoted at $20,000 or more, including GST.
The builder is legally required to give proof of the HBCF cover to the homeowner they are working for prior to start work or requesting any deposits.
Home Building Compensation Fund covers homeowners in NSW so they don’t suffer financial loss. This could be due to incomplete and defective work as a result of a builder disappearing, dies, becomes insolvent or has a licence suspended.
The cost of Home Building Compensation fund for bathroom renovations is included in our quote.
In Sydney, a basic, small renovation could cost AU$20,000 to AU$30,000. Bigger bathrooms with higher products will cost AU$50,000 to AU$90,000. Look out for our bathroom renovation online estimator that will give you a instant bathroom renovation cost in Sydney.
Absolutely – We suggest clients with a list of suppliers that we are confident with. This ensures we are confident with the level of quality, we can manage logistics, trade prices and any troubleshooting during the bathroom renovation.
We have all trades organised. Bathroom Blitz have built up a network over the years that provide consistent quality you can trust. So you’re just engaging with us and not multiple companies to complete the job
High quality does not have to take months! We are a Sydney based company, servicing the metropolitan areas. Our average bathroom is complete in 10 working days. It may take longer if you are changing your layout. If you need the job done in a specific time frame we have the capabilities to get it done. One team, one project.
