Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect subfloor and joists for rot or water damage

• remove damaged floor finish and underlay to expose subfloor

• replace or repair water‑damaged plasterboard using moisture‑resistant board where needed

• tape, joint and skim new plasterboard ready for decoration

• fit bathroom‑grade floor system (prepare subfloor, underlay, lay vinyl/LVT or prepare for tiling)

• collect and remove waste and perform basic site clean using PPE and dust control

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical repairs for a standard bathroom (about 3–5 m²) take 1–2 days on site; larger rooms, full tiling or structural joist repairs can extend to 2–4 days. Factors that extend time include drying and cure times, hidden rot, access constraints and specialist trades

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• have you completed bathroom flooring and plasterboard repairs like this before and can you show examples

• will you use moisture‑resistant plasterboard and a suitable damp membrane under the floor finish

• how will you protect sanitaryware and adjoining rooms from dust and water during the work

• do you expect any structural repairs to joists or timbers and how would that affect cost and time

• what drying times or product cure times should I expect and will you manage those between trades

• can you provide a written quote showing labour, materials, disposal and payment milestones

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear access to the bathroom and remove personal items

• tell the tradie about previous leaks, mould or insurance claims in writing

• provide parking details and permission for a van or skip if required

• check communal or landlord rules for working hours, skips and scaffolding

• arrange a safe place for pets and make a small dry storage area for salvaged items