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Bathroom renovation

We take on the whole bathroom, from strip-out to fitting. Pipes, electrics and waterproofing are each done by someone qualified for that part, and every part comes with its own certificate. If anything needs putting right afterwards, you call us.

Bathroom, section through floor and wallThe section shows the wall layers from stud to tiles and the floor layers from concrete to floor tiles. The waterproofing runs unbroken from the wall, along the floor and down into the drain's clamping ring. The floor slopes to the drain.Falls to the drain, 1:100–1:150Wall tilesTile adhesiveWaterproofingunbroken from wall to drainWet-room boardStudFloor tilesAdhesiveScreed to fallsFloor drain with clamping ringConcrete floor slab
What protects you from water damage is the waterproofing, the green line. It has to run unbroken from the wall, along the floor and into the drain, and the floor has to slope so the water runs there. This is what the wet room certificate you get afterwards covers. The slope is exaggerated in the drawing.

What is included

  • Stripping out the existing bathroom and removing the waste
  • New floor drain and pipework
  • Electrics: sockets, lighting, underfloor heating, RCD
  • Waterproofing on floor and walls to industry rules
  • Tiling, grouting and silicone
  • Fitting the toilet, washbasin, mixer taps and shower screen
  • Ceiling, ventilation and painting
  • Cleaning and a final inspection together with you

Stages

Typical time: 3–5 weeks. Drying times for the waterproofing set the pace.

  1. 01Strip-outBuildingEverything out, floor and walls down to the structure, protective covering in the rest of the home
  2. 02PlumbingPlumbingNew floor drain, pipes for shower, washbasin, toilet and washing machine
  3. 03ElectricsElectricalSockets, lighting, underfloor heating, RCD
  4. 04PreparationBuildingFall to the drain, filling, primer
  5. 05WaterproofingBuildingFloor and walls, corners, pipe penetrations, self-inspection with photos
  6. 06TilingBuildingWall and floor tiles, grout, silicone
  7. 07FittingPlumbing + ElectricalSanitaryware, mixer taps, shower screen, lighting, ventilation
  8. 08Final inspectionEveryoneWalk-through with you, documentation handed over

How the price is set

A bathroom is always priced after a visit. Size, the condition of the pipes and floor, and your choice of tiles and fittings decide it. You get a fixed price for the work and a materials budget to stay within.

The ROT deduction covers the labour cost, which is usually about half of the total in a bathroom renovation.

Hourly rate
SEK 795SEK/h incl. VAT
Hourly rate after ROT
SEK 55730% of the labour cost
Defined jobs
Fixed priceIn writing after a visit

A bathroom is priced after a visit, once the people doing the work are booked. If we find something unexpected during the job, you get a written price for the extra before we go on.

Work out your own deduction

What you get

Everything is handed to you when we go through the finished job together.

  • Wet room certificate for the waterproofing from a certified tiler
  • Säker Vatten certificate from the authorised plumbing firm
  • Certificate of completed electrical work
  • Self-inspection records with photos for each stage
  • Invoice with the ROT deduction already taken off
Example of a self-inspection record. The real sheets are filled in for each stage and handed over at the final inspection.

Common questions

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

Three to five weeks for a typical bathroom. The waterproofing needs drying time between stages, and rushing it means risking water damage.

Can I stay at home during the renovation?

Yes, most people do. We cover the hall floor, and you are without that bathroom for the whole period. With a second bathroom it is easier.

What is a wet room certificate and why do I need it?

A quality document showing that the waterproofing was done to industry rules, with products that belong together. Insurers ask for it after water damage, and it adds value when you sell.

Can I choose the tiles myself?

Yes. We give you a materials budget and tips on suppliers. You choose; we collect or have it delivered.

What happens if you find damp or poor pipes?

We stop, show you, and give you a written price for the extra before going on.

Do I get ROT on the whole bathroom?

On the labour cost, not on materials. In a bathroom the labour is often about half the total, so the deduction makes a difference. How much you get depends on how much of your ROT allowance you have already used this year. The calculator on the home page works it out for your own figures.

Need help with a bathroom renovation?

Call or write. We get back to you the same day and book a visit if the job needs one.

072-910 46 98Request a quote