Bathroom DIY – When Should You Call a Professional?

Bathroom Remodel for Under $5,000 Using DIY and Professional Skills

Most homeowners at one point will consider the costs and benefits of a bathroom remodel. Although the possibility of recouping the costs during a future sale is expected, it might be difficult to find the balance of costs associated with hiring professionals to do the work and personally taking charge of some the DIY tasks.

With $5,000 to spend, carefully consider the tasks below. Be honest with yourself about your reno capabilities, consider the time investment, and research, research, research! The better the plan and preparations are, the more likely the budget won’t be blown.

Go Ahead, Get to Work

A major component to any do it yourself project is money saved. Inexperienced DIYers can handle these jobs.

• Simple tile installation
• Adding a shower kit to a freestanding tub
• Paint
• Demolition, after determining the location of major plumbing and electrical wires.
• Replacing hardware
• Rehabbing vanities and cabinets

Maybe Professionals, Maybe DIY

Let’s face it, some of us are naturally inclined to working home projects and some of us know instinctively to hire help. These projects need an experienced DIYer or professional.

• Floor to ceiling tilework, especially in showers
• Exhaust fan and venting installation
• Removing and building walls
• Counter top set up
• Updating lighting

Call the Pros!

Unless it’s your certified paid day job to fix these issues, get some recommendations and call the experts.

• Major plumbing: moving waste and water lines, re-configuring toilet, tub, and sink locations
• Electrical wiring, especially in older homes
• Heating and air issues
• Adding windows or skylights

Choosing priorities will also come into play when determining which renovations to handle on your own and for which to seek professional help.
If it’s your major desire to have high end, hand detailed, delicate tiles line your shower, don’t be tempted to make them your first-ever tile project. You’ll waste money, time, and energy figuring out the process and will likely call an experienced tile setter to fix your mistakes.

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