Dr. Pipe Ottawa: Tips for Renovating Your Bathroom

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Bathroom renovation

When it comes to a remodeling project the ideal place to start is with an assessment of your finances. The amount of money you can afford to spend will impact the kinds of materials you can invest in and the size of the renovation project. When you consider your budget you can establish the boundaries of your bathroom redesign. When you know how much you can afford to spend on the project, then making decisions about what to buy and what not to buy will become a whole lot easier. You also know the extent to which you can cater to your creativity.

When you are looking to save money on your bathroom remodel then you might want to think about refinishing the tile, sink, shower, or tub. Refinishing your items will cost you about 10% of what you would pay if you were to replace them. You will save time on labor, time on remodeling, and you will have a smaller mess to clean.

Consider environmentally friendly aspects of the remodel. It will be doing something good for the environment and good for your own health. You will be able to reduce stress because you will be investing in green products that have well thought-out and planned designs, operate better, and have the ability of lowering your utility bills. Some green products reduce the amount of chemicals you are exposed to as well because they are made chemical-free. Finally, you don’t have to go all-out crazy to do something “green” either; Doing something as simple as painting a cabinet over again and reusing it rather than sending it to the landfill is a green an action as any other eco-friendly choice.

Want to keep the budget in check? Keep your plumbing right where it is. While it may seem simple enough to move your sink and fixtures around to install new equipment, you will find it is a lot more expensive than you think to move all that plumbing around. If you save money on keeping your fixtures right where they are, you can upgrade your shower system or put in a new vanity so you can give your bathroom in new look at a more reasonable cost.

Be realistic; do not overestimate your do-it-yourself skills. Just because it looks easy when Bob Villa does it on television, it does not mean it is easy to do in real life. Just because you can comprehend instructions on the internet does not mean those instructions are easy to follow through on when you are by yourself. Be honest with yourself, and when it is time to call in a professional, like with your plumbing for example, by all means, contact a professional and save yourself the struggle and a potential financial disaster to boot.

Please consider the lighting elements as it is one of the most important elements in the room. If you desire even lighting on your face when you are standing in front of your vanity, consider sconce lighting. Make sure you install the lighting at eye level so that any kind of shadowing that might prove unflattering is diminished. When you have more lighting in a bathroom, it can produce the illusion of a larger area.

Do not underestimate the importance of ventilation in your bathroom. The room is prone to accumulating moisture and that moisture can create the perfect environment for mildew and mold as well as other damage. You should have a vent fan that works for the square footage of your bathroom.

If you not sure what to do with your Ottawa bathroom renovation, make sure that you leave it in the hands of the professionals. The courteous professionals at Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services will be able to assist you with this every step of the way.

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate!

Testimonials

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

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