How long does it take to build a bathroom?

Over the years this question has even been difficult for me to answer, especially as I have to quote a price for any given building job that I’m looking to do.

However, in the last 12 months, I have built all manners of bathrooms in France (Brittany); from small to large, modern to country style, wet-rooms, and some custom designs with audio speakers, coving and Tadelakt walls and floors.

As a rule of thumb, 150 man hours would be a fair answer; this would include the following work to be completed:

 

Gutting out the bathroom suit, and removal of any walls.

Trip to the dump and shopping.

 

Stud work and first fix - Electrics and Plumbing.

 

Drylining and plastering.

 

New Evacs for shower, standard or wet-room style.

 

Installation of under floor heating and floor levelling.

Painting of ceiling and walls

 

 

Tiling floors and walls - English Tiler in Brittany

 

Grouting - Boring, but should look great if done with some love!

 

 

Detailing i.e. - wood panelling

Installing or building of storage spaces.

 

Fixtures & Fittings - Baths, shower screens mixers, sinks toilet, lights, fans etc.

Snagging.

 

As you can see, you either need multiple tradesman, or the skills and tools of many different trade. Amazing to think, when its generally one of the smallest rooms in your home.

• Labourer
• Electrician
• Plumber
• Plasterer
• Painter
• Tiler
• And maybe a Carpenter.

Any questions, email me @: sparrowlegsrenovations@outlook.com