How to Hire a Bathroom Remodeling Contractor
The strongest proposal explains who does the work, how the wet areas are built, what is included, and how changes will be handled.
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Screen for relevant experience
- Review completed bathrooms with similar layout, tile, shower, and finish complexity.
- Verify licensing and insurance requirements applicable to the work and location.
- Ask who performs plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, glass, and finish carpentry.
- Request references for recent projects with comparable scope.
Compare the proposal—not only the total
Detailed scope
The agreement should identify demolition, framing, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, electrical, painting, cleanup, exclusions, and responsible trades.
Realistic allowances
Allowance amounts should match the product level you expect and explain what happens when selections cost more or less.
Schedule and supervision
Clarify start conditions, sequence, milestone dates, daily oversight, access, and communication.
Warranty and closeout
Confirm workmanship coverage, product documents, inspection closeout, punch-list process, and final payment conditions.
Contract red flags
- Large undefined deposits or payment schedules disconnected from completed milestones.
- No written waterproofing system, change-order process, or responsibility for permits.
- Pressure to sign before selections and scope are reasonably defined.
- Verbal promises that do not appear in the agreement.
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