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Layout: keep or change
State whether fixtures stay in place or move. Relocating the toilet, shower or basin changes plumbing scope significantly, so proposals must share this assumption.
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Plan the bathroom renovation before comparing quotes
Decide what moves and what stays, understand the waterproofing, licensing and asbestos questions for your home, then compare itemised proposals against the same brief.
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Before requesting proposals
Give every renovator the same bathroom brief
Your brief defines the request; it does not establish feasibility, approvals or structural options. Builders may still need to inspect the home before confirming scope.
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Document the existing bathroom
Photograph the room, note the approximate age of the home, known leaks or mould, and gather any strata by-laws or previous approval paperwork you hold.
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Fixtures and finishes intent
List what you have in mind for tiling extent, shower or bath, vanity, tapware and accessibility needs - and separate must-haves from nice-to-haves.
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Access and living arrangements
Note whether this is the only bathroom, access for trades and materials, and how you plan to live during the work. Discuss it during quoting so assumptions match.
Property-specific checks
A bathroom quote is not a waterproofing certificate
Waterproofing, licensing, asbestos, strata and contract questions belong in the brief before a start date is agreed.
Waterproofing and compliance
Wet-area waterproofing has compliance requirements that vary by jurisdiction. Ask who performs it, who certifies it and what documentation you receive.
Licensed plumbing and electrical
Plumbing, drainage and electrical work must be performed by licensed trades, with licensing state and territory based. Ask who performs each part and check the register.
Asbestos-era materials
Bathrooms in homes built or renovated before 1990 can contain asbestos in wall sheeting, tile underlays and floors. Do not cut, drill or strip suspect material; assess before demolition.
Approvals and strata
Whether approval is needed depends on the scope, the property and its controls - and strata approval is often required for waterproofing-affecting work in units. Check before booking.
Ventilation
Ask how the renovated room is ventilated and whether existing extraction complies for the new layout.
Contract and payment rules
Home building contracts, deposits and staged payments are regulated differently by state and territory. Check the rules for your jurisdiction before signing or paying.
Scope and delivery
Ask how the bathroom will actually be delivered
Two proposals for the same room can describe very different projects. These questions surface the differences before you compare totals.
Who does what
Ask which trades attend, who coordinates them, who supervises quality and how long the room is expected to be out of action - as a plan, not a promise.
Allowances and selections
Ask which parts of the price are fixed and which are allowances for tiles, fixtures and tapware, and by when selections are needed.
Demolition and disposal
Ask what strip-out is included, how suspect materials are handled, and where waste goes.
What happens behind the walls
Ask what the proposal assumes about the condition of framing, plumbing and substrates - and how hidden findings are priced when opened up.
Compare like with like
Make each bathroom proposal answer the same six questions
A total is only comparable when the waterproofing, trades, allowances and payment terms behind it are visible.
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Scope and referenced layout
The layout the price is based on, what moves and what stays, and assumptions that still need confirmation.
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Waterproofing and certification
Who waterproofs, to what standard it is certified in your jurisdiction, and the documentation you receive.
3
Trades and licences
The plumbing and electrical work included, who performs it, and the compliance certificates issued.
4
Inclusions, exclusions and allowances
What is supplied and installed, what is by others, and every allowance with its amount.
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Site management
Protection of the home, dust and waste handling, amenities during the work and working hours.
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Payments, variations and defects
The payment schedule against stages, the written variation process, warranty responsibilities and defect handling.
Provider due diligence
Check the renovator against the actual job
Marketplace eligibility is not proof of a licence, insurance policy or waterproofing capability for your project. Verify the evidence that matters before hiring.
Identity and licensing
Confirm the contracting entity and ABN, then check the licence requirements for bathroom renovation work in your state or territory.
Insurance evidence
Ask what insurance applies, including any home building compensation requirements in your jurisdiction, and request current evidence.
Relevant examples
Ask for recent bathroom projects comparable to yours, ideally with owners you can speak to.
Waterproofing accountability
Ask specifically who stands behind the waterproofing and what happens if it fails.
Written variations
Require scope, selection and price changes to be agreed in writing before work proceeds.
Completion and handover
Agree what certificates and documentation you receive and how post-completion defects are handled.
How it works
Request supplier matches in three simple steps
Requesting supplier matches is free and does not obligate you to hire.
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Tell Us What You Need
Share details about your bathroom renovation needs using the request form.
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Look for Supplier Matches
We look for up to 3 eligible bathroom renovation contractors based on service fit, coverage and current availability.
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Compare Any Responses
Compare any responses you receive, including scope, price, timing and supplier terms. You decide whether to proceed.
Authority directory
Starting points, not a national rulebook
Each source has a stated role and limit. Use the council, consumer body and licence register relevant to the property and proposed work.
NSW Government
Building or renovating a home
A New South Wales starting point covering approvals, contracts, licensing checks and consumer protections for home building work.
Limit: New South Wales only. Other states and territories have different legislation, thresholds and consumer bodies.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency
Householders and home renovators
Australian Government guidance on asbestos in homes built or renovated before 1990, including wet-area wall sheeting and flooring.
Limit: Identification requires testing. State and territory rules govern assessment and removal; this page does not replace a licensed assessment.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)NSW Government
Verify licence
The NSW portal for checking licence and registration information for building, plumbing and electrical trades.
Limit: New South Wales only. Licence classes and registers differ in other states and territories.
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Get up to 3 free bathroom renovation quotes for your property
Requesting quotes is free for homeowners, and a request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Share the layout intent, fixtures in mind and any known approval or asbestos questions. Renovators may still need to inspect the room before proposing a scope.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to the questions homeowners usually ask before comparing quotes.
1 Do I need approval for a bathroom renovation?
Do I need approval for a bathroom renovation?
Like-for-like refits are treated differently from layout changes, and strata properties often need approval for work that affects waterproofing or shared services. Requirements depend on the scope, the property and the jurisdiction - check with the responsible council, certifier or strata manager first.
2 Why does waterproofing matter so much?
Why does waterproofing matter so much?
The waterproofing membrane is what stands between the wet area and the structure around it, and failures are expensive to trace and fix. Compliance requirements vary by jurisdiction - ask who performs the waterproofing, who certifies it and what documentation you receive.
3 Can I change the bathroom layout?
Can I change the bathroom layout?
Usually, but moving the toilet, shower or basin changes plumbing and drainage scope significantly and can require more approval and cost than a like-for-like refit. Make the keep-or-move decision explicit in your brief so proposals share the same assumption.
4 Could my bathroom contain asbestos?
Could my bathroom contain asbestos?
Bathrooms in homes built or renovated before 1990 can contain asbestos in wall sheeting, tile underlays and flooring. Do not cut, drill or strip suspect material - arrange an appropriate assessment before demolition, and treat removal as a separate licensed scope.
5 Who should do the plumbing and electrical work?
Who should do the plumbing and electrical work?
Plumbing, drainage and electrical work must be performed by licensed trades, and licensing is state and territory based. Ask who performs each part of the work, verify their licence in the relevant register, and confirm the certificates you receive at completion.
6 What are allowances in a bathroom quote?
What are allowances in a bathroom quote?
Allowances are estimates for items not yet selected, such as tiles, tapware and vanities. Ask which parts of your proposal are fixed and which are allowances, how each was estimated, and what happens when your actual selections cost more or less.
7 What should a bathroom renovation quote include?
What should a bathroom renovation quote include?
Compare the layout the price is based on, the waterproofing and its certification, the licensed trades included, inclusions, exclusions and every allowance, site management arrangements, the payment schedule, the written variation process and how defects are handled.
8 How does The Wombat bathroom renovation request work?
How does The Wombat bathroom renovation request work?
Requesting a supplier match is free for homeowners. A request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Supplier availability and quote outcomes vary, and you should independently verify the provider and written scope before hiring.
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