Taking on bathroom remodeling in San Diego, CA can be daunting. Enduring any remodel can be a test of patience, and bathroom remodels are no different. One thing that can help ease some of this stress is knowing what to expect and doing anything you can ahead of time to prepare (both your house and your mind!).

While there may be surprises or situations you didn’t plan for, preparing ahead of time and doing these simple tasks can save a ton of stress later. Let’s dive in.

Discuss the Timeline

Of course, every project is different, and each one will have its own timeline; that’s why it’s crucial you understand what your project timeline is expected to be. Ask what the timeline is, what issues could arise and derail this timeline, and if there is anything you can do to help ensure everything stays on schedule and runs smoothly. Being aware ahead of time of any issues that might come up (and what delay they would cause) will help you be able to handle these issues better should they arise.

Understand Safety and Health Issues

Although the work is being done in your bathroom, the crew will have to bring materials in, take materials out, and possibly create a whole lot of dust and dirt in the process. Decide on where the materials will be entering and exiting to ensure any walls and flooring will be protected. Also, ask about how the dust will be controlled. Will there be plastic coverings on doorways to help contain the dust? And if you have children or pets, come up with a plan for keeping them safe and out of the crew’s way.

Create a Shower Schedule

If your home has another bathroom other than the one you are remodeling, that is fantastic. This will allow your family to still use a functional bathroom during the remodel. However, if your family is not used to sharing, it can be a little stressful.

Before the remodel work begins, design a schedule for your family to determine when showers and baths will be taken. If you can convert a desk or sitting area in another part of your home into a make-up vanity, for the time being, this will allow more options to not all have to crowd into the extra bathroom at one time.

What if I Don’t Have an Extra Shower?

If you are remodeling the only bathroom you have with a shower, things will be more difficult- but not impossible. If any members currently work out in a gym, have them use the gym shower. If you have relatives that live close by, you could see if you could come over at night or in the morning and use their battery. If you don’t have relatives that are close, perhaps you have a close friend you could also ask.

While enduring bathroom remodeling in San Diego, CA. can be overwhelming and stressful, if you have a clear understanding of what to expect before the process begins and create a clear plan for once it gets going, it can ease your stress immensely. Contact the experts at CALbath Renovations for your bathroom remodel project.