A full bathroom renovation can be an extremely expensive project to undertake. In general, bathroom renovations can cost anywhere from £1,000 and up. For the majority, bathroom updates are a luxury, for others they can often be a necessity.
We’ve all been told to ‘budget’ for one thing or another, but budgeting for a bathroom renovation is not as easy as you may think. You need a plan A, B all the way through Z. It’s likely you’re sat reading this and thinking it’s just overkill, but the very last thing you want to happen is for the project to run out of funds.
Unforeseen issues can suck up your renovation budget, leaving you without a functioning bathroom. That’s why we’re emphasising the need for a number of back-up plans to help make your project as cost effective as possible.
Here are some tips on how to renovate a bathroom on a budget in the UK.
Consider How Much You Want To Spend And Be Realistic
Renovations are expensive, there’s absolutely no getting around that. So don’t go head first into your renovation project thinking you’re going to have your dream type of bathroom on the cheap. Set a realistic figure and stick to it. Don’t get carried away with bathroom ideas and go over budget, unless you absolutely have to.
Shop Around For Quotes
We know a new bathroom can be exciting, but slow down and consider your options. It’s likely you’ll find a tempting quote right off the bat but don’t jump for it straight away. Try to get around 5 different quotes so you can choose the best one from the most reliable installer. If the quotes fit within your budget then it’s all good!
Keep Track of All Expenses
It’s easy to justify spending a few pounds here and there. It doesn’t seem like much, right? But everything from vanity units to bathroom flooring soon adds up and can have a heavy impact on the overall cost.
Keeping a note of every single outgoing related to your bathroom renovation is necessary. It helps you stay conscious of your own pre-set budget and keep the overall costs down.
Save Money On The Suite To Put Towards Installation
Full bathroom suites can cost anywhere from under £265 to well over £1,000, but it all depends on what you’re looking for. You could get our Splash Bathroom Suite with 1600mm Bath for only £264.97, so you don’t need to spend thousands of pounds to get a stunning new bathroom suite.
Shop around and find the best value for money. We have a wide range of suites so take a look and let us know which you love!
Once you’ve got your bathroom suite covered, double check what this includes and list the items it doesn’t. For example, our bathroom suites typically don’t come with basin taps ,bath taps or wastes. This gives you the freedom to really personalise your new bathroom design by selecting the fittings that speak to you.
Spend A Little More Now And Save A Lot Of Money Later
Advising you to spend more sounds very counterintuitive but hear us out. Cutting costs is a good tactic for bathroom renovations on a budget, but that can also lead to poor work and issues eventually popping up. These issues may be seen days, months or even years after spending money on a cheap bathroom suite and can cost a pretty penny to fix.
Extra Tips For Bathroom Renovations On A Budget
- Tear everything out and dispose of it (properly!) yourself
- Use plumbers/installers you know - get the family and friends discount if you can
- Don't buy what you don't need - don't get carried away with small bathroom accessories
- Buy products with long guarantees to cover any issues in the future
At Bathroom Takeaway, our products are expertly manufactured with only premium materials so your suite will last for years to come. In fact, we’re so confident in the quality of our products, that we offer a 10 year ‘Fit and Forget’ guarantee as standard.
