Bathroom renovation
Comfortable, compliant wet areas.
Waterproofing, tiling, and ventilation done to standard — because failed wet areas are the most expensive mistake in renovation.
Bathroom renovation demands technical precision — waterproofing, fall-to-waste, ventilation, and tiling must be correct before aesthetics matter. Bruce Interior Renovation delivers Adelaide bathrooms built to standard and finished for daily use.
Our bathroom projects include strip-out, plumbing and electrical rough-in, waterproof membrane systems, tiling, fixture installation, ventilation, sealing, and handover. Layout changes within the existing footprint — moving a shower, swapping bath for walk-in, or reorienting vanity — are common and quoted after site measure.
We do not tile over failed membranes or patch unknown plumbing. Strip-out reveals conditions; we document what we find and agree next steps before proceeding.
Waterproofing is the foundation of every bathroom we build. Membranes extend beyond shower zones to whole-room requirements where standards dictate. Floors receive appropriate falls; penetrations are treated methodically. Membranes are inspected before tiling.
Ventilation: Extract fans sized and ducted correctly prevent mould in Adelaide's humid summer periods. We specify fans with adequate flow for room volume, not decorative units that underperform.
Tapware, showers, baths, and toilets are selected for water efficiency, warranty support, and parts availability in Australia. Tile format, grout colour, and niche detailing are resolved before ordering to avoid on-site compromises. Heated towel rails and niches are popular in Adelaide renovations; we plan stud blocking and electrical supply during rough-in.
Many Adelaide homes — particularly post-war units and villas — have compact bathrooms. Wall-hung vanities, sliding shower screens, recessed cisterns, and large-format tiles with minimal grout reduce visual clutter. We maximise usable space without cramming fixtures below minimum clearances.
Clients sometimes request hobless showers, reinforced walls for future grab rails, or slightly wider door openings. These are easier and cheaper during renovation than retrofitted later. We discuss mobility planning openly where it affects layout.
Typical bathroom renovations run three to six weeks. Only one bathroom in the house? We sequence work to restore a functional toilet and basin as early as possible within compliance constraints. Dust and noise are localised; we protect adjacent rooms and communicate daily access needs.
Wall-hung vanities simplify floor cleaning but require solid framing. Hobless showers need accurate falls and waste placement. We model these details in scope before tiling starts.
Heated towel rails, in-floor heat, and niche lighting add comfort in Adelaide winters; each requires electrical capacity and placement decided before wall linings close.
Read our article on bathroom waterproofing essentials, view wet-area projects in the portfolio, or request a quote to discuss your bathroom.
Ensuites often sacrifice space for proximity; main bathrooms carry family traffic and storage. Design differently — ensuite may omit bath; main bath may need double vanity or separate toilet. Waterproofing standard is identical; layout logic is not.
Strip-out reveals substrate condition. Rot, termite damage, or failed membrane must be remediated before new work. We agree repair scope before membranes are applied.
Tile layout is planned for falls to waste, feature walls, and niche alignment — not chosen only from a display board. Layout approval before tile order prevents regret at first shower use.
