FAQ · BEFORE YOU BOOK AN ASSESSMENT
Bathroom renovation questions, answered straight.
I’m Ivan Bodnar, an independent home renovation specialist based in Melbourne. These are the questions homeowners usually want answered before they let someone into their bathroom with a tape measure. They cover cost, timing, licensed trades, availability and who you’ll be dealing with. Where the honest answer is “it depends”, I explain what it depends on.
Reference photo: an older bathroom of the kind many renovations start from.
BEFORE YOU TEXT
Four things that make the first answer more useful
01 The property’s suburb, so I know where the bathroom is.
02 What you’d like to change, whether it’s the finishes, the layout or everything.
03 A few photos of the room. Wide shots and close-ups both help.
04 Anything you’ve noticed, such as cracked tiles, worn grout or signs of moisture.
~15 years hands-on · Free on-site assessment · 9am–6pm, 7 days
QUOTATION & TIMEFRAME
Cost, scope and how long it takes
For the detail behind these answers, read What Affects Renovation Cost and Timeframe.
How much will my bathroom renovation cost?
I don’t publish set prices, because no two bathrooms start from the same place. The condition of the room, what’s behind the existing tiles, the materials you choose and the scope we agree all change the figure. After a free on-site assessment, I put the agreed scope into a written quotation. Any figure mentioned before then is general guidance only.
Does the quotation cover everything?
It covers the scope we’ve agreed in writing. Work outside that written quotation isn’t automatically included, which is why I explain during the assessment what I can see, what I can’t see yet and what might affect the job. General conditions are set out in the Quotation & Renovation Terms.
How long will the renovation take?
There’s no fixed timeframe. It depends on the size and condition of the bathroom, how much demolition is needed, the preparation required, the materials you select, the coordination of licensed trades and any issues found once the old surfaces come off. I’ll talk you through the likely sequence for your bathroom once I’ve seen it.
Do I actually need a full renovation?
Not always. If the bathroom is sound and only needs a minor repair or a cosmetic update, a complete renovation may not be necessary, and I’ll tell you so. Do You Need a Full Renovation? sets out the signs on both sides.
LICENSED TRADES
Do you do the plumbing and electrical work?
No. I don’t personally provide licensed plumbing or electrical services. Most bathroom renovations need some of that work, and it has to be completed by appropriately licensed specialists. I may coordinate their involvement so it fits the sequence of the renovation. Their work is reflected in the agreed scope.
ASSESSMENT
Is the on-site assessment really free?
Yes. Both the on-site assessment and the quote are free. I look at the bathroom’s condition and its practical limitations, and we talk about what you want to change. A renovation is more than choosing tiles, fittings and colours, so I explain what’s behind the finishes before anything is written up.
WHO YOU DEAL WITH
Who will I actually deal with?
Me. I work independently as a sole trader with about 15 years of hands-on residential renovation experience, particularly in bathrooms, tiling and flooring. The person who assesses your bathroom is the person responsible for the renovation work and the quality of it. About Ivan Bodnar
AVAILABILITY
Do you work weekends or take urgent jobs?
I’m contactable from 9am to 6pm, seven days a week. Weekend appointments or urgent work may be possible, depending on my schedule, but they’re not guaranteed. I don’t offer a 24/7 emergency call-out service.
SERVICE AREA
Which areas do you cover?
My focus is bathroom renovations in Brighton and the surrounding suburbs. I also work across metropolitan Melbourne, depending on the project and my availability. See Brighton & Surrounding Melbourne Suburbs.
NEXT STEP
Still have a question about your bathroom?
The quickest way to start is a text with your suburb and a few photos. You can also call or email [email protected], or send an enquiry through the contact page. To see what happens after that first message, read How a Bathroom Renovation Works.