Stress-Free Bathroom Renovations

Renovating a bathroom can be a headache. There are plumbers, builders, electricians, tilers, waterproofers, painters, suppliers and dozens of decisions to coordinate.

We make the process easier.

With Trilford Plumbing & Gas, you have an experienced plumbing team helping coordinate your bathroom renovation from the early planning stages through to completion.

We work with a team of trusted tradespeople and suppliers we know and like working with, allowing us to coordinate the job properly and keep communication simple.

Where possible, we supply materials directly to the client, helping keep the project cost-effective and giving you clear visibility over what you’re paying for.

Do you manage complete bathroom renovations?

Yes. We can help coordinate the plumbing, building and associated trades required to complete your bathroom renovation.

Rather than leaving you to organise several different contractors yourself, we can help bring the right people together and coordinate the work.

This can include:

• Plumbing
• Drainage
• Gas work
• Building work
• Electrical
• Waterproofing
• Tiling
• Painting
• Flooring
• Fixtures and fittings
• Bathroom cabinetry
• Ventilation
• Shower installations
• Toilet installations
• Vanity installations

The exact trades required depend on the project.

How does your bathroom renovation process work?

We start by understanding what you want from the bathroom, rather than immediately telling you what products you need.

We discuss your ideas, budget, layout and priorities, then work through what is realistically achievable.

From there, we can help coordinate the required trades and materials so the renovation progresses in the correct order.

Our aim is to make the renovation simple, organised and predictable.

Can you help me design my bathroom?

Yes. We can help you work through the practical side of the design.

You may already have a clear idea of what you want, or you may have no idea where to start.

We can help you consider:

• Bathroom layout
• Shower size and location
• Vanity options
• Toilet location
• Bath installation
• Storage
• Plumbing locations
• Hot water requirements
• Ventilation
• Lighting and electrical requirements
• Flooring
• Wall finishes
• Accessibility
• Future maintenance

We can then work with the appropriate trades and suppliers to turn the plan into a finished bathroom.

Do I need to organise all the trades myself?

No. That’s one of the main benefits of using us for your renovation.

A bathroom renovation can involve multiple trades, and organising them in the correct order can become frustrating quickly.

We can help coordinate our trusted team of tradespeople, reducing the number of contractors you need to find, organise and communicate with yourself.

How do you keep bathroom renovations affordable?

We focus on good value rather than simply adding costs to the project.

Where practical, we can supply bathroom products and materials directly to the client, rather than adding unnecessary layers of supply and markup.

We also work with suppliers and tradespeople we know and trust, which helps us keep the renovation organised and avoid unnecessary delays and remedial work.

Our goal is to achieve a good-quality bathroom without making the project more expensive than it needs to be.

Can I choose my own bathroom fittings?

Absolutely.

You can choose the products and finishes you want, and we can help make sure they are suitable for the planned installation.

We can also help you select products if you’re unsure what to buy.

This can include:

• Toilets
• Vanities
• Basins
• Showers
• Baths
• Tapware
• Heated towel rails
• Mirrors
• Accessories
• Waste fittings
• Shower screens

We can help identify any plumbing or installation requirements before you purchase products, reducing the chance of buying something unsuitable.

Can you supply the bathroom products?

Yes. Depending on the project, we can arrange supply of bathroom fixtures and materials.

We can also work with products that you have sourced yourself.

If you’re purchasing your own products, we recommend discussing them with us first so we can check that they are suitable for the proposed installation.

Can I buy the bathroom products myself?

Yes.

We are happy to work with customer-supplied products where appropriate.

However, we recommend checking with us before purchasing expensive or specialist fixtures. Some products can have unusual installation requirements, non-standard plumbing connections or components that aren’t readily available.

A quick check beforehand can save a lot of hassle later.

Can you help me stay within a budget?

Yes.

Budget is one of the first things we recommend discussing.

There are usually several ways to approach a bathroom renovation, and we can help identify where your money is best spent.

For example, you may want to spend more on a quality shower and tapware while keeping other finishes more economical.

We can help you understand the difference between essential work, recommended upgrades and cosmetic choices, allowing you to make informed decisions.

Can you renovate a small bathroom?

Yes. Small bathrooms can often benefit significantly from good planning.

We can help make the most of limited space through practical choices around:

• Shower layout
• Vanity size
• Toilet position
• Storage
• Door configuration
• Plumbing locations
• Wall space
• Lighting

A small bathroom doesn’t necessarily need a large budget to feel significantly better.

Can you renovate an old bathroom?

Yes.

Older bathrooms can present additional challenges such as deteriorated plumbing, outdated drainage, moisture damage, old waterproofing and non-standard construction.

We can assess the existing bathroom and identify issues that should be addressed before the new bathroom is installed.

Where appropriate, we can recommend upgrading old plumbing and drainage while the walls and floors are already accessible.

Do you take care of the plumbing?

Yes. Plumbing is our core trade.

We can handle the plumbing and drainage components of your bathroom renovation, including:

• New water supplies
• Waste pipes
• Shower plumbing
• Vanity plumbing
• Toilet plumbing
• Bath plumbing
• Tapware
• Hot water
• Isolation valves
• Drainage alterations
• Plumbing fixtures
• Testing and commissioning

Can you move the toilet, shower or vanity?

In many cases, yes.

Whether fixtures can be moved depends on the existing water and drainage layout, floor construction and the proposed new location.

We’ll assess the practical requirements before work begins so you understand what is involved.

Can you help with bathroom renovation problems once the walls are opened?

Yes. This is one of the advantages of having an experienced plumbing contractor involved from the beginning.

Once an old bathroom is opened up, we can sometimes find damaged pipes, poor drainage, leaking connections or other problems that weren’t visible beforehand.

We’ll explain what we’ve found and discuss the options before carrying out additional work where practical.

Do you use your own team of tradespeople?

We work with a network of trusted tradespeople and suppliers that we know and are comfortable recommending.

The benefit is that we’re not simply handing you a list of phone numbers and leaving you to organise everyone.

We can help coordinate the trades so the project flows logically from demolition through to completion.

Will I have one person to deal with?

Our aim is to make communication as simple as possible.

Rather than you having to coordinate every individual trade, we can help manage the plumbing component and coordinate the trades involved in the renovation.

This gives you a much simpler point of contact and helps prevent the classic renovation problem of one trade waiting for another.

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

Every bathroom is different.

A straightforward renovation may be completed relatively quickly, while a complete renovation involving structural work, new plumbing, waterproofing, tiling and multiple trades will take longer.

The timeframe depends on:

• Bathroom size
• Scope of demolition
• Plumbing changes
• Building work
• Waterproofing
• Tiling
• Product availability
• Number of trades
• Unexpected issues

We’ll discuss the expected sequence and timeframe before the project begins.

What if I don’t know what I want?

That’s fine.

You don’t need to arrive with a complete bathroom design.

We can help you work through the options and determine what makes sense for your space, budget and needs.

Our job is not to tell you what bathroom you should have. It’s to help you make good decisions and then make the renovation happen.

Do you renovate bathrooms for accessibility or ageing in place?

Yes. We can help plan bathrooms with practicality and accessibility in mind.

Depending on your requirements, this may include:

• Easy-access showers
• Walk-in showers
• Grab rail provisions
• Appropriate shower layouts
• Accessible vanity arrangements
• Improved lighting
• Non-slip flooring
• Reduced thresholds

Planning these features during a renovation can be much easier than trying to add them later.

Why choose Trilford Plumbing & Gas for your bathroom renovation?

Because renovating your bathroom shouldn’t become your second job.

We combine our plumbing experience with a trusted team of tradespeople and suppliers to help make the entire process easier.

We can help you:

Plan → Budget → Select products → Coordinate trades → Complete the plumbing → Finish the renovation

We aim to provide a smooth, practical and cost-effective bathroom renovation, while giving you the support you need throughout the process.

Whether you’re replacing an outdated bathroom, renovating a small ensuite or creating a completely new bathroom, we can help you work out what’s required and coordinate the job from start to finish.

Where do you provide bathroom renovations?

We provide bathroom renovation and plumbing services throughout the Kapiti Coast and surrounding areas, including Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Raumati, Otaki and nearby areas.

Ready for a bathroom renovation without the usual stress? Talk to Trilford Plumbing & Gas about your project, budget and ideas.