Renovation - trade co-ordination

[benofbrisbane]

Hi All

I am just about to embark on a renovation of a 2 bed unit. I have done another in this complex, though on that one I had a builder manage it for me. I am co-oridinating this ome myself.

The reno includes, new kitchen (including dishwasher), new bathroom, new laundry sink, new floor coverings (tiles and carpet), new paint inside.

I am doing the demolition and painting myself to save some cash.

I am just have a few questions:

Does the electrician need to wire up etc before the new kitchen goes in and then come back and connect it all etc after the install of the appliances?

Is it the same for the plumber? Does the plumber install the sink, the vanity and the laundry tub?

As for shower sceens do you get a specific shower screen installer guy to do that?

Does it matter when tiling gets done (ie before or after kitchen install?)

There will be a need to fix up some of the cornices etc where the new kitchen will go in, do I need a plasterer for this or is it relatively easy just to do myself?

Thanks for your time. Much appreciated.

Cheers

Ben

 

[wylie]

The reno includes, new kitchen (including dishwasher), new bathroom, new laundry sink, new floor coverings (tiles and carpet), new paint inside.

I am doing the demolition and painting myself to save some cash.

I am just have a few questions:

Does the electrician need to wire up etc before the new kitchen goes in and then come back and connect it all etc after the install of the appliances?

If everything is staying in the same place, you won't need the electrician to wire up anything, but he would need to disconnect the oven. If you are changing positions of the appliances and/or adding new power points, you'll need him to rough those in before the carcasses and tiling are done, and come back to connect up the oven and finish off the power points.

Is it the same for the plumber? Does the plumber install the sink, the vanity and the laundry tub?

Yes. And change any plumbing if you are moving the sink, but I assume that would stay in the same position. If you need to blank off the water to remove old taps, he'll need to come in and do that before you demolish the old. Of course, this "could" be done (illegally) by a non-plumber, but if you flood the place you are in big trouble. Better to pay a plumber even for this simple job.

As for shower sceens do you get a specific shower screen installer guy to do that?

If you are retiling bathroom floor and walls, I'd suggest getting in a specialist shower screen installer who will measure up exactly. You need to have the tiles done for them to measure up.

Does it matter when tiling gets done (ie before or after kitchen install?)

I would tile the floor first, but many people install the kitchen and then tile up to it. It saves tiles but if it is possible you might remove a cupboard or something, you at least have the whole room tiled. It is up to you.

There will be a need to fix up some of the cornices etc where the new kitchen will go in, do I need a plasterer for this or is it relatively easy just to do myself?

Up to you and your skill level...

Thanks for your time. Much appreciated.

Cheers

Ben

Check our photos in my gallery for the unit our son did up, new bathroom, updated the existing kitchen (painted doors and installed DIY new bench top). It made a huge difference.

 

[willair]

I am just have a few questions:

Does the electrician need to wire up etc before the new kitchen goes in and then come back and connect it all etc after the install of the appliances?

Is it the same for the plumber? Does the plumber install the sink, the vanity and the laundry tub?

Those 2 trades have to work off each other, try and have them both on site at the same time as the kitchen install happens,or if you strip everything out yourself then have the electrician -plumber rough in all the outlets and any extra plumbing prior too the kitchen re-install,most of all make the area safe..imho..

 

[benofbrisbane]

thanks for your replies guys. Very helpful!