When remodelling a bathroom, it’s so easy for a DIY project to go wrong – mainly because water is involved. If you want to avoid a botched bathroom, it’s always best to hire a professional plumber. Here are just a few reasons why:
The importance of adequate waterproofing
Waterproofing is the most important consideration when remodelling a bathroom and also one of the most difficult aspects to get right. A professional plumber will allocate 5–10 per cent of the overall cost on waterproofing the room. If walk-in showers or bathtubs are not installed properly, leaks could easily occur, causing serious damage to both the bathroom itself and any rooms below.
The layout of pipe work
A professional plumber will try to locate most of the pipe work in a bathroom, including the drain-waste-vent pipes, on one wall. This will save on materials needed and will also allow easier access to the pipe work if repairs are needed at a later stage.
Using the right materials
Practicality of materials used is of great importance in a bathroom – a professional plumber will help you to steer clear of materials that look great when they’re first installed but do not wear well, such as wooden cabinets and poor quality tiles.
Avoiding common bathroom plumbing problems
By hiring a professional plumber, you will avoid common bathroom plumbing problems, such as overloading the mains water supply with fixtures when the water pressure isn’t adequate, or mismatching different pipe sizes or putting copper and galvanised pipes together, which could cause leaks. All basic mistakes, but easily made if a professional plumber isn’t hired!
