04 Jul 5 Reasons to Hire a Professional for Your Bathroom Renovation
It’s not an easy task to renovate a bathroom. In addition to requiring a high level of coordination, you also need strength to handle some of the work. Furthermore, as a bare minimum, you’ll have to wear many hats – from plumbing to electrical and tiling. And despite all these, in the end, you probably won’t get the same quality finish you’ll get from an expert.
So, if you can’t decide between DIYing your bathroom refurbishment or hiring a professional, here are some arguments in favor of outsourcing the job:
It takes a lot of time to do it yourself
When it comes to DIY, everyone thinks about the money they saved but not the time they spent. If you attempt to remodel your bathroom without involving any professionals, it may take you months to get the job done. Meanwhile, a contractor can get the whole thing done in two weeks or less. Additionally, any time you spend working on the bathroom could be spent earning more money, resting, or with your loved ones.
You need a pro to handle plumbing and wiring tasks
Unless you have some experience as a plumber or electrician, then you should get a pro to handle those tasks for you. For one, it’s highly likely that you won’t do it well, thereby endangering the life of you and your fellow occupants. Secondly, there are regulations and local codes to consider when working on electrical and plumbing systems, and you probably don’t know about them.
Installing a shower/tub is harder than it looks
If you’re watching a YouTube video, it may seem easy enough to install a shower/bathtub and cover up the walls around it with tiles. But here’s something to keep in mind: the videos were created by experts or people who have repeated the process several times to get it right. If you don’t have the luxury of trying and failing multiple times, then find a bathroom renovation specialist that’ll do the work for you.
There are dangers if the work is not done properly
A loose tile, bad wiring connection, missed screws and so on. In any other part of the house, there are problems. In the bathroom, they may cause serious accidents. So, while it’s good to experiment and try to improve your DIY skills, it may be better to start with small tasks like fixing light bulbs or a faucet. It’s not ideal to undertake a complete bathroom renovation if you don’t have any relevant experience of craftsmanship.
The quality of service you get is higher with specialists
When a professional contractor handles your bathroom remodeling, the difference is clear. They carry out all the necessary preparatory steps and the finishing is impeccable. The walls are sanded smooth, all edges are even, the paint doesn’t extend beyond the right sections, and everything is as it should be. If you’re a stickler for perfection, this is reason enough to hire the best quality craftsmen for your project.
If you live in Portugal and need the services of a building contractor, TJ Projects provides home construction and renovation services in the Algarve region. We are known for our use of top-quality materials and first-class service delivery. For enquiries or to book an appointment, call +351 918 348 898 or send a quick message to info@tj-projects.com.