How long a bathroom takes — Bathroom Renovations Galway
Day by day, from the strip-out to the last bead of silicone, and the wait before day one.
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- 7 to 12 daysfor a standard bathroom
- About a weeka small refresh
- 10 to 14 daysa wet room
- 1 to 2 weeksfor tiles that have to be ordered in
How long a bathroom takes: the short answer
A standard bathroom renovation in Galway takes 7 to 12 working days from the strip-out to the final clean. Wet rooms take longer, because the floor has to be laid to a fall and the tanking left to cure.
The stages, in order
| Stage | Days |
|---|---|
| Strip-out and skip | 1 |
| Plumbing first fix | 1 to 2 |
| Boarding and tanking, then drying | 1 to 2 |
| Tiling | 2 to 3 |
| Second fix and finishing | 2 to 3 |
| Total, working days | 7 to 12 |
Tanking and screed have to dry before tiling. That's where days slip.
The weeks before it starts
- Pick and order the tiles and the suite first. Tiles that have to be ordered in can take one to two weeks.
- A made-to-measure shower screen or vanity can take longer. Order it at the start.
- A grant job waits for the council's approval before anything starts.
Living with one bathroom
The room is out of use for the whole job. Ask whether the toilet can go back in at the end of each day, and for how many days there'll be no shower.
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Questions people ask us
How long does a bathroom renovation take in Galway?
7 to 12 working days for a standard bathroom.
How long does the tiling take?
Two to three days in a standard bathroom, after the tanking has dried.
What makes it take longer?
Moving the toilet or shower, a wet room floor, drying times, and tiles or a vanity that haven't arrived.
Can I use the bathroom during the work?
No. It's out of use for the whole job. If it's your only one, ask how the toilet will work overnight and plan showers elsewhere.
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