Frequently Asked Bathroom Renovation Questions

Bathrooms Are Us have a reputation for being leaders in the fields of Bathroom renovations, Design, construction and project management. We are known for their attention to detail and superior customer service. Bathrooms Are Us has been a member of HIA & Kitchen and Bathroom Association for over 20 years, working to all national and local standards. In previous years we have entered a select few of our unique bathrooms in the annual HIA – National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards, in which have had great success – Winning the award for Bathroom designer of the Year in 2001, Bathroom Project of the Year in 2001 and HIA 2007 & 2009 Bathroom Designer of the year (Bris) & Bathroom Renovations of the Year 2016 – Brisbane; Over $40,000 Category.

We can arrange an asbestos test to all houses built before 1984. Firstly, we take a small sample and send it off to a lab for testing. If asbestos is found in your sheeting, we can then can organize a licensed asbestos company to remove and dispose of the sheeting in the room being renovated. This will create a safe environment for both your family & our tradesman.

YES! All our work is covered by QBCC Home warranty insurance for six and a half years and all products have
manufacturer warranties.

3 – 4 WEEKS is a typical construction time on most standard bathroom layouts, less shower screen, which is measured after
completion of tiling.

YES! Australian Building Standards require wet area to be waterproofed. We provide a form 43 certificate of
waterproofing so you can be assured of the standard.

Do you need to install a new hot water system?

YES! This is compulsory by law as it is required by Council regulation for all plumbing work for the last 15 years
or more.

Once deposit is paid the contract is signed, Draft proposal approved products and tiles are ordered, and the commencement date is confirmed on Builder Trend and client.
YOU DO! We offer advice; however the final decision is up to you. We offer leading brand bathroom products and recommend three tile shops.

YES! We want to make the entire process as easy as possible for you, so we specialise in supplying all labour, products, tiles and materials using our preferred suppliers.

YES! All of our showers, tapware and toilets are water rating and Wels approved to the current standards.
YES! All processes are conducted by our team, which includes design, (Fee may apply) a Project site coordinator, administration staff and sub contract licensed tradesmen.

SINCE 1994! We are locally owned and have a showroom and office, which is open weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm. Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 3.30pm Friday.

YES! We treat your house like a home, not a construction site. We enforce strict policies on caring for your property, appropriate behaviour, and high work standards. This also includes using drop sheets and cleaning the bathroom upon completion.

We do everything in our power to prevent damage (and mess) to the surrounding areas of your bathroom. We do this by using both hall runners and drop sheets.