A new bath installation for a house in Bronte
We did a bath install for a house in Bronte to replace the bidet. The property had three bathrooms but no bath which didn’t suit the new owners who had kids. Nu-Trend is a bathroom renovation specialist in Sydney that builds completely new bathrooms starting from $20,000 ex gst for houses, units or a business.
Nu Trend modern bath renovation for a townhouse in Bronte

Replacing a bidet & installing a new bath in Bronte

The house owners wanted a new bath installed in Bronte to replace the existing bidet that was in their main bathroom. They had recently moved into the three bedroom townhouse and with a young child they needed a bath so that it was easier to wash them compared to using a shower or a portable tub.  

 

So we didn’t need to do a complete renovation, instead, we helped the house owners to make their existing bathroom more functional for their needs by installing a new bathtub. The goal was to remove the bidet & replace it with a bath that could fit the existing space & use the current plumbing where it was so that it could blend into the existing interior design. 

 

What made this project a little more difficult compared to normal was it was inside a townhouse in Bronte that was split over multiple levels. So we had to consider access, the neighbours and making sure our work didn’t affect the downstairs area of the property. Of course, Nu Trend does also do complete bathroom renovations in Sydney for any type of property. We are able to work with all types of room shapes and sizes creating a design in collaboration with a designer or working with your ideas.

Bath installation

We needed to replace the existing bidet with a bath that would be suitable for kids while matching the existing bathroom design.

Cost of the installation

$1,500 - $10,000 inc gst

Time needed

1 Week

SCOPE OF WORK

We needed to find a suitable bath that would fit the available space, alter the plumbing in the roof and install the new bath.

Nu Trend trendy bath renovation for a townhouse in Bronte

What did we need to do to install this bath?

Our scope of work for this bath renovation included; 

  • Core hole slab.
  • Cut and prepare the downstairs ceiling to alter the plumbing.
  • Patch and paint the ceiling.
  • Remove the existing bidet.
  • Waterproof and re-tile the wall.
  • Supply and install the bath and new tapware
  • Remove all rubbish.
  • Install a new ceiling ventilation fan.
 
What made this project tricky was sourcing a bath that could fit the space, match the style and be moved into the townhouse.

What was unique about this bath installation in Bronte?

We helped the client sourced and supplied the items need to renovate this bath like the;

  • Grohe showerhead.
  • Mizu spout.
  • Mizu mixer diverter.
  • New tower rail
  • New corner to wall bath tub.
  • Ceiling ventilation.
 

We also took extra steps to;
  • Provide our contact details to all the neighbours.
  • Cover all the entry points to the bathroom to prevent dirt / dust.
  • Mask the existing vanity unit to make sure no dirt / dust went into the draws.
  • Cover the existing bathroom floor tiles to prevent any scratches or damage.
 
 

This bath installation was completed within a week and a similar project can cost between $1,500 – $10,000 depending on the type of property, the products chosen and the scope of work.

Are back or corner to wall bath's a good idea?

A new bath installation for a house in Bronte photo

Places like Reece, The Bathroom Collective or even Bathroom Factory Warehouse have a wide range of back to wall or corner to wall bath styles that can be installed into any bathroom. In the ‘old days’ you would create a timber frame & then insert a bath, then tile around it. If the work wasn’t done properly or the house foundations shifted then the sealing around the edges of the bath can fail or even mould can build up around the edges.

 

The more modern technique for installing a new bath is to buy a freestanding bath that is made in a single piece & placed into the room. This can be on its own with space on all sides or up against a wall or corner depending on the layout. Some baths are quite deep which make them more suitable for adults to use, while there are small, shallow ones like the Laufen which is just 455mm tall.

Photos of our work before, during and after

* Please note these before and after photos are not professional property images. They have been taken using a mobile phone making it quick and easy to show off some of our work without gimmicks or photoshop trickery.

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During

After

Are you ready to renovate?

Our company specialises in helping people who want to do a complete bathroom renovation. We strip everything back to the bare framework to build a completely new bathroom. Why? Well it means you can build a new bathroom with total peace of mind knowing every little detail is taken care of & we aren’t building over existing work. You can choose every colour, texture, product and layout you like. It is the ultimate way to renovate your bathroom.

Complete bathroom renovations start from $20,000 ex gst and costs will vary depending on size of bathroom, complexity of the location, the exact work required and of course the products you choose to install.

Rick Karagiannis - Licensed Plumber & Bathroom Renovator
Rick Karagiannis - Licensed Plumber & Bathroom Renovator

Rick Karagiannis is a licensed plumber, building renovator and director of Nu-Trend, a Sydney Plumber and Bathroom Renovations contractor. Nu-Trend has been operating since 2009 as an independent sole trader in Sydney. Rick provides all types of services including bathroom renovations, leaking tap repairs, hot water high-pressure jet blasting and more.

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