Complete Bathroom Renovation in Henley Beach

For Henley Beach, we lean toward tiles that evoke the coastal palette without being literal about it: sandy beige limestone looks, soft grey porcelain with a slight texture, or warm white subway tiles for a classic beach house feel. Timber-look vanities in pale blonde or light oak tones complement these tile choices well. For tapware, brushed nickel holds up better to the coastal environment than standard chrome, and looks appropriately relaxed rather than too formal.

A shower that's used by multiple people multiple times a day needs to be built to last. We recommend: a large-format floor tile (600×600mm or larger) to reduce the number of grout joints where grit and sand can get trapped and stain; a high-quality epoxy grout rather than standard cementitious grout (epoxy doesn't absorb sand, sunscreen residue, or soap scum and is much easier to clean); and a floor drain that's large enough to handle high flow rates (a 80mm or 100mm drain rather than the standard 50mm) so the shower drains quickly after multiple consecutive uses.

Most standard bathroom renovations take 2–3 weeks from demolition to final handover. Larger bathrooms or those requiring significant plumbing relocations may take 3–4 weeks. During your consultation we'll give you a realistic timeline specific to your project — and we honour it.

Not usually. If your home has a second bathroom you can use, most people stay put. We contain the work area, lay floor protection, and clean up at the end of each day. If the main bathroom is the only bathroom in the home, we'll discuss timing and phasing options with you during consultation.

Our fixed-price quote covers all labour, waterproofing, tiling, fixture installation (shower, bath, vanity, toilet, tapware), electrical (lighting and exhaust fan), and final clean. Fixtures and tiles are either supplied by us or by you — we'll clarify which items are in-scope at quoting stage. The only exclusions are hidden structural defects that couldn't be identified before demolition.

Yes, absolutely. Many clients enjoy sourcing their own tiles, tapware, and fixtures to get exactly the look they want. We'll give you the exact specifications you need (tile size, fixture rough-in dimensions) and install whatever you supply — as long as it meets Australian Standards. We'll also advise on quantities so you don't over- or under-order.

Our workmanship warranty covers defects in the installation work — including tiling, waterproofing, plumbing connections, and electrical work. It does not cover damage caused by misuse or normal wear and tear. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures and fittings are separate. We'll provide written warranty documentation at handover.

Tile selection depends on three factors: the aesthetic you're after, the size of the room, and whether the tile is for a floor or wall. In smaller bathrooms — common in Adelaide's inner-eastern and inner-southern suburbs — large-format tiles (600×600mm or larger) with minimal grout lines make the space feel bigger. For character homes, warm-toned stone-look tiles in travertine or warm grey complement the heritage feel better than stark whites. We can advise on tile selection during consultation, and we're familiar with what the major Adelaide tile suppliers carry so we can help you shortlist options that suit your budget and brief.

A renovation typically means a complete strip-out and rebuild — new waterproofing, new tiles, new fixtures. A refurbishment might mean resurfacing or repainting existing fixtures, re-grouting, and updating tapware without a full demolition. We do both, but we always recommend renovation over refurbishment when waterproofing is more than 15 years old or when tiles are showing movement. Short-term savings on a refurbishment can cost more in the long run if waterproofing failure follows.