Planning a new bathroom is exciting, but there are a surprising number of decisions to make before the first tile comes off the wall.
There’s the layout, sanitary ware, tiles, lighting and storage to think about, but also the less glamorous details such as plumbing, electrics, ventilation and waterproofing. Then everything needs to arrive at the right time and the different trades need to be coordinated.
At The Home Improvement Co., our bathroom fitters in Northallerton take care of the whole process. We provide a complete turnkey service covering design, supply and installation, with your project fully managed from the initial ideas through to the finished bathroom.
Planning a New Bathroom in Northallerton
Before choosing tiles or falling in love with a particular freestanding bath, it’s worth spending some time thinking about what you actually need from your new bathroom.
Start with your existing room. What works well and what frustrates you?
You might need more storage, a larger shower or better lighting. Perhaps the bath is rarely used and you’d rather have a spacious walk-in shower. In a busy family bathroom, you might want to keep the bath but create a layout that makes the room easier to use.
These practical considerations are an important part of the design process.
A beautiful bathroom is great, but it also needs to work for the people using it every day.
Choosing Bathroom Fitters in Northallerton
There’s a big difference between finding someone who can install a bathroom suite and choosing a company that can manage a complete bathroom renovation.
Before deciding who to use, find out exactly what’s included.
Will they design the bathroom? Who supplies the tiles and sanitary ware? Are plumbing and electrical work included? Who organises the different trades? What happens if preparation work is needed once the existing bathroom has been removed?
At The Home Improvement Co., we provide an end-to-end service, so you don’t need to find separate companies for different parts of your bathroom project.
Designing Your New Bathroom
Good bathroom design isn’t simply about choosing colours and finishes.
The first priority is creating a layout that makes the best use of the available space.
Sometimes keeping the bath, shower, toilet and basin in their existing positions makes perfect sense. In other bathrooms, changing the layout can completely transform how the room works.
We’ll consider the dimensions of the room alongside the existing plumbing and drainage, doors, windows, storage requirements and the way you want to use the space.
Because we also carry out the installation, the bathroom is designed with the practicalities of building it in mind.
Choosing Tiles, Sanitary Ware and Fittings
Once the layout is established, you can start making some of the more enjoyable decisions.
Your choice of tiles, sanitary ware, bathroom furniture and fittings will determine much of the finished appearance of the room.
Our bathroom design and installation service includes supplying the products required for your project, including tiles and sanitary ware.
Depending on your bathroom, this could include:
Baths and freestanding baths
Walk-in showers and shower enclosures
Toilets
Basins and vanity units
Taps and shower fittings
Fitted bathroom furniture
Wall and floor tiles
Bathroom flooring
Mirrors
Heated towel rails
Lighting and accessories
We’ll help you bring the different elements together so that they work as a complete design rather than a collection of individual products.
Preparing the Room for Your New Bathroom
Once your existing bathroom has been removed, the condition of the room underneath can be properly assessed.
This stage is particularly important in older properties, where removing tiles and sanitary ware can sometimes reveal damaged plaster, unsuitable flooring, previous water damage or ageing pipework.
Preparation might include plumbing alterations, electrical work, plastering, floor preparation and waterproofing before the visible parts of the new bathroom are installed.
It may not be the most exciting stage of a bathroom renovation, but getting the groundwork right is essential if you want the finished room to last.
Fully Tanked Wetrooms
If you’re considering a wetroom, waterproofing becomes even more important.
A properly designed wetroom can create a wonderfully open and contemporary bathroom. It’s also a practical option for homeowners looking for easier access without a conventional shower tray.
Our wetroom installations are fully tanked, creating a waterproof barrier beneath the tiles and finished surfaces.
Drainage, floor falls, shower positioning and screens also need careful consideration during the design stage to ensure the finished room works as well as it looks.
En-Suite Bathrooms
An en-suite often needs particularly careful planning because you’re trying to fit everything you need into a relatively small space.
Compact sanitary ware, wall-mounted furniture, clever storage and a well-designed shower can all help make better use of the available room.
Even small changes to the layout can sometimes make an en-suite feel considerably more spacious.
We’ll look at the whole room and help you decide where it’s worth saving space and where you don’t need to compromise.
Family Bathrooms
A family bathroom has to work hard.
It needs to cope with busy mornings, baths, showers, storage and all the bottles, towels and other things that inevitably accumulate in a bathroom.
Practicality and durability are important, but that doesn’t mean a family bathroom can’t also feel luxurious.
Good storage, easy-to-clean surfaces and a carefully planned layout can create a bathroom that’s practical for everyday life without sacrificing the overall design.
Cloakrooms and WCs
We also design and install cloakrooms and downstairs WCs.
These may be small spaces, but they’re often used by visitors as well as family members, making them a great place to do something a little different with the design.
Compact basins, wall-mounted sanitary ware and fitted storage can help maximise the available floor space, while striking tiles or finishes can give a small room plenty of character.
What Happens During Bathroom Installation?
Once the design is agreed and everything is ready, we’ll manage the renovation through its different stages.
The exact process will depend on the project, but a complete bathroom installation can involve stripping out the existing room, plumbing and electrical alterations, preparation and waterproofing, tiling, installation of the sanitary ware and furniture, flooring and finishing work.
These stages need to happen in the right sequence.
Having the whole project managed by one company means you don’t need to organise plumbers, electricians, tilers and other trades yourself or work out when each of them needs to arrive.
Why Choose a Fully Project-Managed Bathroom?
Coordinating a bathroom renovation yourself can become almost a project management job in its own right.
If one trade is delayed, it can affect everyone scheduled afterwards. If products don’t arrive when expected or something has been ordered incorrectly, work can grind to a halt.
With a turnkey service, there’s one company responsible for bringing everything together.
At The Home Improvement Co., we manage your bathroom project from design and product supply through to installation and completion.
You have one point of contact and a team that understands the complete design rather than individual tradespeople only seeing their part of the job.
Bathroom Fitters in Northallerton and the Surrounding Area
As well as Northallerton itself, we provide bathroom fitting services across the surrounding area, including Romanby, Brompton, Bedale and Richmond.
Our wider service area covers parts of North Yorkshire, Teesside and County Durham, so it’s still worth getting in touch if you’re nearby but don’t see your town or village listed.
Looking for Bathroom Fitters in Northallerton?
If you’re planning a new bathroom and want one company to take care of the complete project, talk to The Home Improvement Co.
Our bathroom fitters in Northallerton provide a full design, supply and installation service for complete bathroom renovations, fully tanked wetrooms, en-suites, family bathrooms and cloakrooms.
From the first design ideas and choosing your tiles and sanitary ware through to installation and finishing, we’ll manage the whole project for you.
Get in touch with The Home Improvement Co. to discuss your plans and start designing your new bathroom.
Ready to transform your bathroom?
Contact us today to schedule a survey or to learn more about our bathroom renovation services.