Are you getting tired of looking at an old and outdated bathroom? Do you want to reinvent the way it looks and functions? If so, you’ve probably looked up a bathroom renovation team that can take on all the hard work for you, saw the costs involved, and maybe contemplated saving money by doing it yourself.
Both of those are valid options, but you should consider a lot more than just the initial cost of hiring a team.
To help you determine whether you should take the DIY route or hire professionals to do it, we’ve put together a quick comparison of each method. So, before you make your final decision, review the following paragraphs and see what you think.
The DIY Bathroom Renovation: Pros and Cons
Taking the DIY route is a great option for some people. However, it’s a horrible decision for many others. Here are the pros and cons that will help you decide if it’s the right route for you.
The Pros of DIY Bathroom Renovations:
Lower Costs (If Done Properly)
Obviously, you can lower your costs dramatically if you don’t hire several people to take on the work. Besides the materials and any tools you may need, you really don’t have to pay for anything else unless you require a licensed tradesman for electrical or plumbing works. This can cut thousands off your overall budget.
However, that’s assuming you do it right the first time. If you finish your renovation just to realize you botched a lot of work, your costs will skyrocket as you correct your mistakes.
Freedom of Choice
Professional teams offer a lot of choices, and they have the connections to obtain materials you may want. However, you usually start your project by customizing a pre-designed bathroom layout and depending on what they offer, your choices may be limited.
When you do it yourself, you can choose from any of the materials and products on the market. This allows cutting costs in unimportant areas while throwing the bulk of your budget at the most imperative features with zero limitations.
The Cons of DIY Bathroom Renovations:
Potential Mistakes
When you’re talking about a project that costs thousands, and even tens of thousands of dollars, every mistake can be extremely costly. If you don’t know what you’re doing, expect to spend a lot of time and money correcting mistakes professionals wouldn’t have made.
Overwhelming Workload
At first, a bathroom renovation may look like a day or two of work. However, there are a lot of tasks that need to be completed, and it can easily take weeks or months if you’re doing it yourself.
Responsibility
If you change the electrical system in your bathroom, an inspector will need to come and check your work. This is to ensure you’re up to code requirements. Professionals will handle that for you.
Tools
Do you have a tile saw, planer, caulking tools, and all the other tools required to complete the renovation? If not, you’ll be paying for those out of pocket.
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Professional Bathroom Renovation Team
Now it is time to consider the pros and cons of hiring a professional team.
The Pros of Hiring a Professional Renovator:
Guaranteed Results
A professional team of bathroom remodeling experts has years of experience. They can get the job done right the first time and avoid costly mistakes. If they do make mistakes, it’s on them to correct the mistakes at no additional charge.
Access to the Right Tools
Bathroom renovations require a lot of tools, and they even require some special tools that aren’t generally found in the average person’s toolbox. A professional team has these on hand, while you will probably have to buy at least the specialized tools.
Design Help
Getting a wrap-around wallpaper with giant roses on it sounds like a great idea until you finally get it installed. Then, you want it gone asap. A professional renovation team will help you during the design phase and show you 3D renders of what your finished bathroom will look like; helping you avoid less than desirable results.
All-in-One Service
Not only will a good professional team help you with the design phase and executing the renovation, but they’ll also cover post-project tasks such as inspections.
Cons of Hiring a Professional Team:
Potentially Higher Costs
Assuming you have all the tools and make zero mistakes, hiring a team is more expensive than doing it yourself.
However, keep in mind that mistakes are likely, and you can easily spend more fixing mistakes or buying tools than you would have just hired a team.
Which is Better?
DIY bathroom renovations are a perfectly sound option if you’re experienced, own the tools you need, and have the time to perform the work by yourself.
However, it is almost always a wiser move to hire a professional bathroom renovation team. They’ll save you time and stress, get you professional results, and you will likely save you money in the long run, too.
