Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Measure and mark walls, then cut panels to fit around fittings

• Remove or trim existing trims and fixings where required

• Prepare substrate: clean surface, make good small defects and ensure flatness for bonding

• Fix panels using manufacturer‑recommended adhesive and/or mechanical fixings

• Seal joints, finish external corners and fit trims for a watertight finish in wet areas

• Refit or replace small items (switch plates, soap dishes), tidy site and remove offcuts

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical install for a single bathroom wet wall 3–6 hours; fitting panels to a full room or multiple walls 1–2 days. Time increases if substrate requires major repairs, ceilings are high, or additional trades (plumber/electrician) are needed.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• What experience do you have installing this brand or type of wall panel and can you show examples

• Will you assess and quote separately for any substrate repairs and how would you charge

• Which adhesive and sealant will you use and are they included in the price

• Do you provide a written guarantee for labour and materials and how long does it last

• Will you coordinate with plumbers or electricians if services need moving and what are their likely costs

• How will you handle leftover panels, offcuts and disposal and is skip hire included

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear access to the work area and a nearby power socket

• Provide parking details or permits for the trader's van and any bulky deliveries

• Remove fragile items and secure pets away from the work zone

• Make stopcock, isolations and any electrical consumer unit accessible if services may be worked on

• Check building or leaseholder rules for scaffold or communal-area works and tell the trader up front