Many people think that fitting a new bathroom is fairly straightforward. In fact, although the various elements of a new bathroom may not be difficult to fit, the overall planning, preparation and attention to detail is what separates an average bathroom from a fabulous bathroom. For this reason, it’s a good idea to see if your budget can stretch to employing a bathroom contractor to do the job for you. Here are some other benefits hiring a bathroom contractor can bring:

Discounted fittings – a bathroom contractor may be able to get bathroom fixtures and fittings at a lower price than you could buy them from the stores. They will also collect them or have them delivered to your home, saving you time and money.

Expert opinions - a good bathroom contractor will be able to advise you on how to deal with unusual spaces in your bathroom, or how to make the most of the space and budget you’ve got. They will have a good knowledge of the range of products available and may be able to point you towards bathroom furniture that you won’t see in the shops.

Contacts – some bathroom contractors can handle the entire job themselves, others may use additional contractors such as electricians or tilers.  If this is the case, then the contractor is responsible for making sure that any third parties are on site at the right time. This removes some of the stress of project management from you.

Guarantees – a bathroom contractor may be able to offer guarantees on the plumbing work carried out or on the fixtures and fittings. You won’t be able to benefit from guarantees on the work if you do it yourself.

Convenience – by using a bathroom contractor you can plan ahead more effectively. They will be able to give you an approximate timescale for completing your work and your bathroom will be finished more quickly than if you were to do it yourself.

How can I find a bathroom contractor?

Many builders also handle the same type of work as a bathroom contractor and their expert knowledge is useful, particularly if you are extending your bathroom, putting an en-suite into an existing room or building a new bathroom altogether. They will also work closely with a range of other trade contractors such as plumbers, electricians, tilers and decorators.

The first step in your project is to hire the right builder. Use www.findalocal-builder.co.uk to get a list of builders in your area, and then look at our other advice articles to see how to make sure you choose the best builder for you