Budget & project planning · Ajax

Bathroom demolition and hidden conditions

Removing old finishes can reveal conditions that were not visible during the first visit. Discuss how those discoveries will be documented and reviewed before the room is opened.

Photograph known damage and share previous repair information. Ask what is included in ordinary removal and what would require a revised scope. A clear process for unexpected findings is more useful than assuming every concealed surface is sound.

Bring these details into the conversation

• Known leaks or damage
• Previous repair history
• Removal scope
• Change review process

Make the assumptions visible

Keep the current drawings, scope and selections together. Mark what is confirmed, what is an allowance and what needs further assessment. Decisions are easier to compare when the same information is available to everyone involved in the project.

Agree the next step

Identify the person responsible for the next action and any decision or document needed first. Record changes in writing with their effect on scope, price and timing. This creates a more useful project record than relying on a sequence of informal conversations.

For local preparation, see the Ajax planning guides. For a budget starting point, explore scope and pricing.