Bathroom Remodeling Company: How To Choose One & What To Ask
Hiring a bathroom remodeling company reduces the risk of costly mistakes and usually comes with a service guarantee, providing peace of mind.
Bathroom remodeling companies with decades of experience can solve any upfront challenges more quickly and handle unusual layouts or other issues.
Many manage all the trades you need – including plumbing, electrics, flooring and tiling. That cuts out the stress of finding and coordinating separate workers.
They also remove your old bathroom fittings and deal with mobility needs if you need.
A professional team can complete large jobs quickly, which keeps disruption to a minimum. That’s a huge advantage if you only have one bathroom or need help fast.
But before hiring a bathroom remodeling company, it’s always recommended to do some research and ask questions about what matters to you.
Find out about their experience, accreditations, pricing, guarantees and if they cover your area, for example. Based on our experience, this is how we would recommend choosing a bathroom remodeling company.
Reviews and accreditations
Reading customer reviews gives you an honest picture of how the company works in real homes, not just what they say on their website.
Look for a company with accreditations from independent bodies such as:
Companies with these accreditations have gone through extra checks, showing that they meet higher standards.
Also, look for strong overall customer reviews – the vast majority should be 5 Star ones. You can read our reviews here and also several more on Google.
Experience
Companies with more years behind them tend to have dealt with a wider range of bathroom sizes, layouts and problems.
This makes them quicker at spotting risks early and suggesting better ways to use the space you have to play with.
They stay up-to-date with design trends, which helps blend style with practicality. Read about some of the latest modern bathroom furniture ideas here.
We’re a family-run business, with more than 35 years of experience in the industry – in that time, we’ve seen it all. We complete an average of five walk-in shower installations each week, so your remodeling is in safe hands.
Accessible bathroom design
If you or someone in your home has mobility needs, check whether the company knows how to design for safe, easy use.
This can mean installing level access showers, grab rails, wider doorways and more – all of which must meet safety rules and still look good.
During the bathroom design phase, our team of expert bathroom fitters will be able to advise on any additional mobility aids you may need.
These include wall-mounted shower seats, grab rails or bars, carry-in stools, non-slip strips for shower trays and more. For more details, read our guide on accessible bathroom design
In-house vs outsourcing
A bathroom remodeling company that uses its own team tends to have more control over quality, timing and communication.
If they rely on outside trades, ask how they choose them and who takes responsibility if something goes wrong.
Our team covers all trades, so you won’t need to hire additional contractors.
Our services include plumbing and electrical work, plastering and ceilings. We also handle wet wall tiles and panelling, mobility aids and accessibility planning, Karndean flooring, bath-to-shower conversions, walk-in shower installations and much more!
Guarantees
A clear, written guarantee shows the company stands by its materials and workmanship. It also means they’ll help you if something unexpected happens long after the work is complete.
Our bathroom remodeling work comes with a 10-year guarantee. In contrast, many other companies only offer a two or three-year guarantee.
But our long 10-year guarantee on all new bathrooms, walk-in showers and wet rooms means you can rest assured about the quality of your bathroom conversion. All installers are covered by our company public liability insurance policy.
Post-installation support and maintenance
Good bathroom remodeling companies stay helpful after the job finishes, which matters if you need a small fix or want advice later.
Ask whether they offer a follow-up visit, how long they’ll stay in touch for, and who to contact if you spot a problem.
With all bathroom installations covered by a 10-year product, plumbing and installation warranty, you can get in touch with any concerns or queries and we’ll send over an expert to take a look..
Final thoughts: Extra questions to ask a bathroom remodeling company
You might find that some of the crucial information you need isn’t available on a bathroom remodeling company’s website or in their reviews.
Common questions include: Do you charge for a quote? How long does a bathroom remodel take?
How much does a bathroom remodel cost? And so on.
If that’s the case, ask the company the questions that matter to you most when you first get in touch with them.
Don’t wait until they’ve already started the work to ask your queries – it will help you feel reassured from the outset.
Here are our answers to these questions and take a look at our responses to other frequently asked questions too:
- Do you charge for a quote? No, we don’t. We provide a free no-obligation quote and immediate home appointments – find out more about our free design visits.
- How long does a bathroom remodel take? While of course it depends on the scale of work required, we typically complete our bathroom installations within 48 hours of starting. Often, we complete many installations in just one day!
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost? Again, that depends on several factors, but our new bathroom costs start at just £3,000.
We hope this guide has helped you think about how to choose a bathroom remodeling company.
For other articles, please take a look at our full blog – with articles including:
- Replacing a bath with a shower
- Wet room ideas for the disabled
- Shower room ideas to inspire you
- Bathroom ventilation guide
- Japanese bathroom guide
Ability Bathe are bathroom fitters Devon, Exeter, Cornwall, Plymouth and the surrounding areas trust.We specialise in excellent walk-in showers Devon and our other South-West customers love. For more information, please contact us.
