Q: Will this work for me?

This service is ideal for semi-organised people willing to put in a few hours (of professionally guided) effort , in order to save A LOT of money. (Don’t forget the guarantee to this affect) You will also be required to take some photos on your phone and send these through with a rough hand-drawn dimensioned layout via a simple online portal (which can be done straight from your smartphone.)

Q: What do I get?

You get: to ask me anything related to your project understand exactly what’s possible for your space help with effective planning & layout (that will look great & actually be implementable too! Showroom plans & interior designer plans do not do this) to learn all the tricks of the trade to produce a high-end finish on a budget to know precisely what is involved in your particular scheme to understand budgetary implications (vs your specific choices) and where you should (and shouldn’t) look to save money to understand the team you will need to assemble based on the work scope to know how long it will take & the disruption you will incur (so your expectations can be met) to understand any legal permissions you will need or 3rd parties you may need to be involved with e.g. utility companies when relocating meters in downstairs cloakrooms, plus how to do this. the best suite & tile items at the best prices - I can connect you with my trusted supply chain so you can buy high quality suite items (without breaking the bank) to ensure a long-lasting installation with good aftercare from the retailer to save time and stress (this is worth the most – ask anyone who’s had a bad experience with builders before!) a workable plan to mitigate the inherent risks present in your job related to hazardous materials, site protection, poor quality work, spiraling budgets, change orders, trade crossover disagreements etc.

Q: How can you save me money?

As well as saving you the ‘middleman fee’ (as mentioned above) we will also save you money by: Breaking down the job in detail to ensure that EVERYTHING is accounted for at the outset . Giving you an accurate tender document to ensure that all contractors bidding on the job know exactly what is expected of them so they do not have to price in any unknowns . Clarifying roles and responsibilities with an accurate scope of work will also limit scope creep (where ‘additional work is billed for in addition to that agreed up front.) Accurately predicting the contingencies that you may wish to factor in to your original budgeting. Introducing you to our supply chain so that you can buy great quality materials at fair prices (so that the cost of ownership over the lifetime of your bathroom is the lowest it can be.) Similarly, specifying the best quality fitting materials to ensure that you get the best results over the lifetime of your bathroom. Ensuring you have a robust hiring system that eliminates the most costly of mistakes - hiring the wrong people which often leads to the work being done twice! Structuring the project in such a way that you are not overly exposed to bad trades or suppliers going bust. Managing risks (e.g. so you don’t get hit with a flytipping fine because you don’t know how to cover yourself from unscrupulous tradesmen (or waste disposal companies)

Q: Isn’t this all too much work?

I understand. It is certainly easier to employ a turnkey service like ukbathroomguru.com who do everything from start to finish… (rather than being responsible for all the design / planning & procurement + installation oversight - even WITH our help) But that comes at a cost.. So it depends on: how much you want to get involved how much time you have available how much money you want to spend what your stress levels can tolerate AND how important updating your facilities actually is! If it sounds like project managing the work yourself (even with our help) is too much work, and you can afford our turnkey offering (and live within an hour of Leeds) …then you might consider employing ukbathroomguru on a turnkey basis! Start here

Q: What if I don’t want your (ultimately free) help?

No problems, I wish you well with your project! And if you choose to self-manage your project without our Guru Guidance Roadmap then just make sure you know: How to draw up your plan to visualise the finished product & identify (& eliminate) any potential issues with the plan (vs your house construction, heating system, space available, dynamic openings, etc.) What contingencies you need to have in place and how to prevent scope creep and increasing job costs. Exactly what work needs to be carried out (+ by whom). What risks you face based on how you structure the project - turnkey vs you as project manager How to effectively manage the trade crossover points (this is a big one where disagreements occur). Who you need to source to carry out the work & who to hire 1st (and where to start) Where you can procure all your items required and what are the effects if issues like this occur, and items need to be replaced (on your timeline for example). What legal permissions you need and your obligations / liabilities as a homeowner regarding waste removal etc. (you don't want a £50K fine due to not knowing how to cover yourself for example). How you need to sequence the work & how long it's likely to take so you can plan your bathing etc., and limit disruption. Weeks on end without a toilet is no joke! How you plan to enforce high working standards. How payments are best structured, so you don't get taken to the cleaners.

Question 1

How does this service benefit me?

Accepted Answer

If you choose to self manage your project (with my help) instead of employing a turnkey supplier...

You are effectively cutting out the middleman.

(me!)

And the payoff is huge.

You can save thousands of pounds.

I'm sure if I gave you £1500-£2000 you could come up with a good plan for it...

(and this is the least I would expect you to save - it could be much more if you live in central London for example)

Question 2

What’s in it for you?

Accepted Answer

Because I love designing bathrooms!

I like listening to peoples issues then using my skills and experience to come up with a plan that works for them.

And my proprietary Guru Guidance roadmap has been developed over years and has delivered hundred of successful projects.

Having this virtual offering allows me to serve customers all over the UK and provides income to further grow the UK Bathroom Guru brand.

Plus, not everyone can afford to hire me and my team, and this service helps them to save money in the right way, without necessarily sacrificing the things that shouldn't be sacrificed!

Question 3

Will this work for me?

Accepted Answer

This service is ideal for semi-organised people willing to put in a few hours (of professionally guided) effort, in order to save A LOT of money.

(Don’t forget the guarantee to this affect)

You will also be required to take some photos on your phone and send these through with a rough hand-drawn dimensioned layout via a simple online portal (which can be done straight from your smartphone.)

Question 4

What do I get?

Accepted Answer

You get:

to ask me anything related to your project
understand exactly what’s possible for your space
help with effective planning & layout (that will look great & actually be implementable too! Showroom plans & interior designer plans do not do this)
to learn all the tricks of the trade to produce a high-end finish on a budget
to know precisely what is involved in your particular scheme
to understand budgetary implications (vs your specific choices) and where you should (and shouldn’t) look to save money
to understand the team you will need to assemble based on the work scope
to know how long it will take & the disruption you will incur (so your expectations can be met)
to understand any legal permissions you will need or 3rd parties you may need to be involved with e.g. utility companies when relocating meters in downstairs cloakrooms, plus how to do this.
the best suite & tile items at the best prices - I can connect you with my trusted supply chain so you can buy high quality suite items (without breaking the bank) to ensure a long-lasting installation with good aftercare from the retailer
to save time and stress (this is worth the most – ask anyone who’s had a bad experience with builders before!)
a workable plan to mitigate the inherent risks present in your job related to hazardous materials, site protection, poor quality work, spiraling budgets, change orders, trade crossover disagreements etc.

Question 5

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

That’s the best part…

Although I charge money up front for the service, you will end up spending less overall than you would with a turnkey supplier – and that’s a guarantee.

In fact...

I’m so confident in this offer that if I don’t save you at least £700 vs a competing turnkey quote when all’s said and done,

I’ll give you all your money back & pay you £50 on top for your trouble*

In other words, if I don’t save you double what you’ve paid me, then I will give you ALL your money back, plus a £50 Amazon voucher to say thanks for trying out the service.

So, for the:

Consultation call
Feasibility study (of the site, your requirements & budgetary constraints)
Plan / layout + CAD renderings < This (alone) is what showrooms, or interior designers can provide you
Scope of works
Contingencies
Risk mitigation strategy
Scope of work
Power team info (trades, suppliers & necessary 3rd parties / permits etc.)
Work sequencing
Supply chain contacts
Execution roadmap (how to source, vet & manage your trades plus common mistakes to avoid)

I only charge £350

PS Thats less money than interior designers charge to produce a ‘design’ that covers 1/12th of the list above, and for what is normally just a pointless pretty picture that may not even be technically achievable or work with your houses construction / heating system etc.

And don’t get me started on designers who design rooms with no understanding of how much it actually costs to deliver their drawings!

There’s no point painting yourself into a corner.

And don’t forget if I don’t save you double what you’ve paid me, then I will give you ALL your money back, plus a £50 Amazon voucher to say thanks for trying out the service.

T’s & C’s apply – see here

Question 6

How can you save me money?

Accepted Answer

As well as saving you the ‘middleman fee’ (as mentioned above) we will also save you money by:

Breaking down the job in detail to ensure that EVERYTHING is accounted for at the outset.
Giving you an accurate tender document to ensure that all contractors bidding on the job know exactly what is expected of them so they do not have to price in any unknowns.
Clarifying roles and responsibilities with an accurate scope of work will also limit scope creep (where ‘additional work is billed for in addition to that agreed up front.)
Accurately predicting the contingencies that you may wish to factor in to your original budgeting.
Introducing you to our supply chain so that you can buy great quality materials at fair prices (so that the cost of ownership over the lifetime of your bathroom is the lowest it can be.)
Similarly, specifying the best quality fitting materials to ensure that you get the best results over the lifetime of your bathroom.
Ensuring you have a robust hiring system that eliminates the most costly of mistakes - hiring the wrong people which often leads to the work being done twice!
Structuring the project in such a way that you are not overly exposed to bad trades or suppliers going bust.
Managing risks (e.g. so you don’t get hit with a flytipping fine because you don’t know how to cover yourself from unscrupulous tradesmen (or waste disposal companies)

Question 7

Isn’t this all too much work?

Accepted Answer

I understand.

It is certainly easier to employ a turnkey service like ukbathroomguru.com who do everything from start to finish…

(rather than being responsible for all the design / planning & procurement + installation oversight - even WITH our help)

But that comes at a cost..

So it depends on:

how much you want to get involved
how much time you have available
how much money you want to spend
what your stress levels can tolerate

AND how important updating your facilities actually is!

If it sounds like project managing the work yourself (even with our help) is too much work, and you can afford our turnkey offering (and live within an hour of Leeds)

…then you might consider employing ukbathroomguru on a turnkey basis!

Start here

Question 8

What if I don’t want your (ultimately free) help?

Accepted Answer

No problems, I wish you well with your project!

And if you choose to self-manage your project without our Guru Guidance Roadmap then just make sure you know:

How to draw up your plan to visualise the finished product & identify (& eliminate) any potential issues with the plan (vs your house construction, heating system, space available, dynamic openings, etc.)
What contingencies you need to have in place and how to prevent scope creep and increasing job costs.
Exactly what work needs to be carried out (+ by whom).
What risks you face based on how you structure the project - turnkey vs you as project manager
How to effectively manage the trade crossover points (this is a big one where disagreements occur).
Who you need to source to carry out the work & who to hire 1st (and where to start)
Where you can procure all your items required and what are the effects if issues like this occur, and items need to be replaced (on your timeline for example).
What legal permissions you need and your obligations / liabilities as a homeowner regarding waste removal etc. (you don't want a £50K fine due to not knowing how to cover yourself for example).
How you need to sequence the work & how long it's likely to take so you can plan your bathing etc., and limit disruption.

Weeks on end without a toilet is no joke!

How you plan to enforce high working standards.
How payments are best structured, so you don't get taken to the cleaners.

All projects like yours go through the same process

3 Ways to Complete Projects

DIY (you do the work yourself)

Self-managing (you plan the work yourself, source your materials and then hire in the trades people required to execute.)

Turnkey (you hire a specialist local company like ukbathroomguru.com (in Leeds) to do it all from the initial planning & procurement to the final installation.)

Cut out the middleman, manage your own project (properly) and save money - GUARANTEED.

Your plan

What's being done (a detailed scope of works)

Your shopping list

Your power team (who you need to succeed)

Work sequencing

Execution Roadmap

Frequently asked questions