Why are there so many horror stories about bathroom renovations?
The main reason is that the bathroom is the room that people renovate most often. Secondly, they have to stand up to daily use, steam, water and mildew. But neither one of these is responsible for the nightmares many have experienced, heard about or watched on TV. This basically comes down to the fact that the renovation was done poorly. Quality workmanship is not optional. QUESTION: What warning signs should you watch out for? ANSWER: Don’t be seduced by the contractor who tries to convince you that all you need is a modest facelift. Though they may initially win your wallet, the cover up of underlying problems such as wet insulation, rotting drywall and code violating plumbing- will drain the bank before the job is done correctly. Reality check. If your house is over twenty years old, it needs more than a facelift. Take the time to have a thorough inspection of what you have and what is needed. The rule of thumb for bathrooms is: if tiles need replaced, you’ve got problems that need
