The Best Bathroom Renovations Specialists in Christchurch

Updated 30 April 2023

Summary:

Whether you've moved into a new home or improving your current one, bathroom renovations transform a house. However, sky-high quotes and delays in getting a builder have caused frustration among homeowners.
Things have changed. There’s a strong market for bathroom renovations in Christchurch as homeowners re-invest in their property rather than move homes.

Our guide explains what you need to know to make the right choice at every step of the process, covering:

Know this first: Furture-proofing is essential in any design decision

If you're renovating a bathroom pre-sale, the wrong style can make or limit your sales potential and/or discount the offer prices. Bathroom taste is very subjective for people, more so than other features of a home (kitchen, driveway etc).
Bathroom styles have changed a great deal in recent years with new, sleek, and modern fixtures and fittings now being the preferred choice; being ahead of the trends (but not too ahead) is important for reselling.
Our bathroom renovations guide has extensive FAQs, tips and must-know facts and is worth a read.

How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost?

The cost of bathroom renovations will depend upon the size of your bathroom, and the scope of the refurbishment involved. We have worked with an industry leader to ensure the upmost accuracy in the pricing we present.

Important: With so many different fixtures, fittings, and designs – from standard to bespoke – you need to consult an expert for the final price.

Pricing Guide:
1. For a very minor renovation (spruce up) which involves replacing all bathroomware, you would normally be in the area of $10,000

2. For a full renovation (but keeping everything pretty basic), you would normally fall in the area of $15,000 to $22,000 plus an additional $5,000 for bathroomware and tiles.

This would involve:

Laying floor protection throughout the house, fully stripping out and gutting the bathroom.
Treating all the timber framing in timber treatment, new insulation, pluming disconnected where it enters the bathroom and plumbed to suit new selected bathroomware, new linings, new floor to repair there waste pipes were adjusted, new tile and slate substrate, waterproofed floor, new kit set shower installed, tiled floor and half high walls, repair carpet where it enters the bathroom, new paint to windows, door and ceiling, all required materials, disposal of all waste, etc, etc.

Reducing your costs

The only way to really reduce the total would be in a DIY situation where registered tradesman aren’t employed, or if key items of the renovation were removed like testing for asbestos for old vinyl, timber treatment to all framing, new insulation, floor waterproofing, etc.
For a job like this the bathroom renovation main contractor would be employing and managing Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Waterproofing, Tiling, Plastering, Painting, Glazing and Carpet laying

3. For a mid-end renovation with a tiled shower you would normally fall in the area of $23,000 - $35,000 plus an additional $8,000 for bathroomware and tiles. This is allowing for all of the above along will recessed tiled shelves, under tile heating, etc.

4. High end renovations fall in the area of $40,000 - $80,000 plus bathroomware and tiles. This is allowing for things like silencers/mufflers on the extractor to remove sound, extractor grille plastered into ceiling, copper pipework, high end feature lighting, tiled ceiling, low iron glass (which is crystal clear), multiple shower heads and body jets, bluetooth ceiling speakers, etc.

The process of hiring a bathroom renovations company is simple and usually follows these steps:

Contact a renovations company for a no-obligation consultation - a project manager will visit your home and listen to your ideas, taking measurements and notes, as well as asking questions.
A quote will be provider - this outlines the expected cost of the work you want. Unless specified, it will include standard fittings.
Adjusting the fittings and tile choices - you can upgrade to other products, styles and designs to suit your needs and budget.
Signing the contract - once you're happy with the design and quote, you will sign a contract with the company. It covers the specifications of the work to be completed, and the amount of money you will be. It will also outline the estimated time it will take to complete the work.
Starting the renovation - the trades team will prepare your bathroom by removing the existing fixtures, water pipes and electrical cables as required.
Renovation - the trades team will install everything as per the contract; tiles, fittings, cabinets, new pipes and any decorative details like lighting and mirrors etc.
Completion - the project manager will ask for you to sign-off on the finished bathroom to make sure you're happy. You'll then be given the guarantees and make any final payment (per the contract).

How Can I Get the Best Quote for Bathroom Renovations?

Bathroom renovations quotes can be arranged for below-market, but you'll need to make some concessions, as we explain below:

Look for discounted ranges and display models – Last year’s bathroom suites may come at a better price, or you could see if you can get a deal on showroom models that have been on display a while
Go for standard, not custom design – if you want custom sizing, you'll pay a lot more. If you're ordering standard sizing which comes off a production line (showers, sinks, cabinets etc), you'll pay a lot less.

Questions to Ask a Bathroom Renovation Company

To make sure you get a fully-inclusive quote with no nasty surprises at the end, we suggest asking the following questions:

What is the service offered? Is it "all inclusive" (i.e. design, supply of fittings, project management, fit-out, clean up and disposal of old bathroom fittings) or is it "design and supply", which means you'll have to hire your own trades people to complete the renovation? In almost all circumstances, an "all inclusive" arrangement gives you the most control while limiting the companies or people you deal with to one.
Once you know the service offered, ask for their range of bathroom furnishings and fittings.
If there are non-standard items included in a quote, can these be specified? Are there alternatives to non-standard items to reduce the cost? The more generic your fittings, the cheaper the cost
Is everything included in the price; are there any hidden extras? Get an assurance that the quote is the final price and not an estimate. Ask what the payment terms area, i.e. payment by stage, or 50% upfront and 50% on completion?

Before you settle on a Bathroom Renovation company, consider the following:

Look online for reviews - recent customer experiences are paramount to getting comfortable with a supplier
Ask around family and friends who might have recently had their bathroom remodelled - they may recommend a company
Always ask several companies to quote for your job, and then use the quotes to negotiate.
Does the quote deliver precisely the bathroom suite and design you want, or are there limitations? If they are, why?
What is the time frame in which to complete the job?
Is the company insured for damage and liability while in your home?
How long will the work, fixtures and fittings be guaranteed for? Bathrooms have a lot of wear in tear so you need to be protected should there be issues later on.

The Best Christchurch Bathroom Renovation Companies Available Right Now

Our list below covers bathroom renovation specialists in Christchurch. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Christchurch, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

Remember, you want your bathroom to be beautiful, functional, and as you imagine it, so take your time getting the right people on board for your bathroom renovation.

S.C Harris Builders

S.C Harris Builders offers bathroom renovations as one of their specialist services. The business is based in Christchurch and is operated by the owner himself, a well-experienced builder in London.
Google Rating: 5.0/5
Base: Somerfield, Christchurch
Website: S.C Harris Builders
Facebook page: None
Email address: sam@scharrisbuilders.co.nz
Phone: 022 342 0863

What customers like:

Offers a fair price
Communicates well with their clients
Professional design and service from start to finish
Has great problem-solving abilities
Approachable and easy to work with
Has a keen eye for details
Executes the work quickly