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Bathroom remodel checklist

A bathroom remodel (renovation or refit) checklist for the contractor doing the job, filled in on a phone from the first walk-round to the handover. It records the scope and every selection agreed with the client, the room before work starts, anything found at strip-out and the variation agreed for it, then checks at rough-in, waterproofing before tiling, tiling and fixtures, and the final test of every outlet and the fan. If you are a homeowner, it shows what a good contractor checks at each stage; it is not a budget or shopping list. To measure up before quoting, use the bathroom survey.

For bathroom fitters, remodelers, builders and project managers who want a dated record, with photos, of what was agreed, found, checked and handed over.

One form for the US and the UK, with both terms where they differ (remodel or renovation, drywall or plasterboard, GFCI or RCD). Pick the country on page 1 to see the US code or England building regulations notes.

Scope and selections room by room, with who supplies each item and the client's signature
Strip-out findings such as rot or leaks, each with photos and a variation the client agrees in writing
Stage checks for rough-in, waterproofing (tanking) before tiling, tiling and fixtures, and final tests
Handover: what the client was shown, documents handed over, snags, actions and two signatures

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What should a bathroom remodel checklist include?

A bathroom remodel record is useful when it ties the job to what the client agreed and to photos of everything that gets covered up. The selections list with who supplies each item, the strip-out findings with a signed variation, and photos of the pipework and waterproofing before tiling are what settle questions later, when a tile cracks or a ceiling below gets a stain.

Last updated 27 October 2026. Facts checked by the SiteSurvey team on 27 October 2026 against International Residential Code section M1505.2, recirculation of air (quoted by Knox County Code Administration and Inspection, Tennessee), Approved Document F: ventilation, volume 1 dwellings (GOV.UK), Building Regulations 2010, regulation 12, giving notice of building work, GOV.UK, building regulations approval, HSE, asbestos frequently asked questions, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, regulation 5, identification of the presence of asbestos and US EPA, lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program.

How to use the bathroom remodel checklist

Start it at the walk-round with the client and fill in each page as the job reaches that stage.

Agree the scope
Walk the room with the client. Tick the work agreed, list every fixture and finish with who supplies it, note anything still to choose, record the permit or notification route, and get the client's signature.
Record the room before work
Photograph the room and the route through the home, agree existing damage, protect floors, isolate water and circuits, and check for asbestos or lead paint where the age of the home calls for it.
Log what strip-out finds
Add a finding for rot, leaks, mould or hidden services, with photos. If it is extra work, give it a variation reference, price and time, and record the client's decision before you do it.
Check each stage before it is covered
At rough-in check falls, supplies, the pressure test, the fan duct and backing. Check the waterproofing against the system maker's instructions and photograph it before tiling. Then check tiling and fixtures.
Test and hand over
Run every outlet, check the fan, sealant, grout and doors, scan the data labels and film the finished room. Show the client the valves and care rules, list snags, and sign together.

What makes a bathroom remodel record useful

Strip-out findings with the variation and the client's decision

Main bathroom, 1930s semi. Strip-out on 13 October: floorboards soft round the old WC, joist end wet and rotten for about 400 mm where it sits on the rear wall, from a long-term leak at the pan connector. Photographed, variation VO-01 for £480 and one extra day, agreed in writing the same day. New section bolted alongside and checked before the floor went back.

Fictional example. Record the actual evidence and approved arrangements for your job.

A common recording mistake

Fixing hidden rot or moving pipes without a written variation, then arguing about the extra at the end. The second is tiling a shower with no photo of the tanking at the corners and penetrations.

What happens next

Finish the snags, close the actions, and give the client the certificates, guarantees and the photos of the waterproofing and pipe runs.

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A contractor's bathroom remodel (renovation) checklist: scope and selections agreed with the client room by room, existing condition and protection, strip-out findings handled as variations, rough-in, waterproofing before tiling, tiling and fixtures, final checks and a handover with care instructions, snags, actions and signatures, with US and England notes. 10 sections and 210 questions. Follow-up questions and guidance appear only when an answer calls for them, so the person on site never sees the ones that do not apply.

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Job details

ProjectShort answer
Filled in from the project in SiteSurvey.
Fills in from the project name
Site addressShort answer
Fills in from the site address, from the space or the project
Client or ownerShort answer
Fills in from the project's customer
Location (GPS)Short answer
Walk-round date*Date
Contractor representative*Short answer
ContractorShort answer
Quote, contract or job referenceShort answer
Where is the job?*Choose one
Sets which notes you see. Local codes, amendments and the building control body decide what applies.
- US
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- Other country
When was the home built?Choose one
- Before 1978
- 1978 to 1999
- 2000 or later
- Not known
Planned startDate
Planned finishDate
Client contact on site (name and phone)Short answer
CheckThis is the contractor's job record for a bathroom remodel (renovation or refit): the scope agreed with the client, checks at each stage and the handover. It is not building control or code approval, an electrical or gas certificate, or a guarantee. Falls, fixings, cure times and test values come from the fixture and system makers' instructions, the design and the local code.
GuidanceUS, home built before 1978. EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule requires anyone paid to do work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to be certified, with workers trained in lead-safe work practices. Check what applies before strip-out.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
GuidanceGreat Britain, built before 2000. HSE says asbestos may be in any building built or refurbished before 2000, for example in pipe lagging, toilet cisterns and boards that look like plasterboard. An employer must not start work that could expose workers to asbestos until it has assessed whether asbestos is there, or assumes it is (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, regulation 5).
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Weather on siteAnswer

Scope and selections agreed with the client

GuidanceWalk the room with the client. Agree what is being done, every fixture and finish, who supplies it, and anything still to choose. Anything that changes later goes on the variations list on page 4.
Rooms in this job
Repeat for each room. Each one asks:
- Room*Short answer
  For example main bathroom, en-suite, cloakroom WC.
- Work agreed in this roomTick all that apply
  - Strip out the existing suite
  - New bath
  - New shower or walk-in shower
  - Wet room (level-access shower)
  - Basin and vanity unit
  - WC
  - Wall tiling
  - Floor tiling or other floor finish
  - Waterproofing (tanking)
  - Underfloor heating
  - Move waste or supply positions
  - New or replacement extractor fan
  - Lighting, shaver socket or heated towel rail
  - Window or door change
  - Ceiling, drywall (plasterboard) or plaster repairs
  - Decoration
- Layout changing (fixtures moving position)?Yes or No
- What moves, and where toNotes
  Shown when “Layout changing (fixtures moving position)?” is Yes
- Room length (mm or in)Number
  Optional. Full dimensions belong on the bathroom survey.
- Room width (mm or in)Number
- Fixtures and finishes (selections)
  Repeat for each selection. Each one asks:
  - Item*Short answer
    For example bath, shower tray, basin and vanity, WC, tiles, taps, extractor fan.
  - QuantityNumber
  - Make, model or rangeShort answer
  - Finish, colour or sizeShort answer
  - Supplied byChoose one
    - Contractor
    - Client
    - Not decided
  - Client has confirmed this choice?Yes or No
  - Needed on site byDate
    Shown when “Client has confirmed this choice?” is No
- r_openWorked out by the form
- Photos of the room as it is nowPhotos
Selections not yet confirmedWorked out by the form
Permit or building control*Choose one
- Permit or building control application made
- Notified through a registered installer or competent person scheme
- Checked: not needed for this work
- Not yet checked
Permit or application referenceShort answer
Shown when “Permit or building control” is “Permit or building control application made”
GuidanceUS. The local building department decides which bathroom work needs a permit and which inspections it makes. Record the permit number here and each inspection result on the stage pages.
Shown when “Where is the job?” is “US”
GuidanceEngland. GOV.UK lists installing a bathroom that involves plumbing, and changing electrics near a bath or shower, among work that may need building regulations approval; you do not need to get approval yourself if the work is done by someone registered with a competent person scheme. Electrical work must be notified if it is a new circuit, a new consumer unit, or an addition or alteration to circuits in a special location, which includes the space around a bath or shower (Building Regulations 2010, regulation 12).
Shown when “Where is the job?” is “England”
CheckFind out before work starts. Starting without a needed permit or notice can mean opening up finished work later.
Shown when “Permit or building control” is “Not yet checked”
Access, working hours, parking, water and toilet arrangements while the room is out of useNotes
Not included in this jobNotes
Client signature: scope and selections agreedSignature
Date agreedDate

Existing condition and protection

Date checkedDate
Checked byShort answer
Photos taken of the room, and the route through the home, before work startsChoose one
Shows existing damage so it is not blamed on the job.
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Existing damage agreed with the client (walls, ceilings below, floors, doors)Choose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Floors, stairs and route protected; dust sheets or a dust screen at the doorChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Water isolated and the supplies capped or valved off; no leak after isolationChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Circuits for the room isolated and locked off by the electrician before strip-outChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Materials that may contain asbestos or lead paint identified before anything is disturbedChoose one
See the note on page 1 for the age of the home.
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Somewhere for waste agreed (skip or dumpster, permit if on the street)Choose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
A working toilet and wash facility available to the household during the jobChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Items needing actionWorked out by the form
Not checkedWorked out by the form
Existing damage noted with the clientNotes
Photos before work startsPhotos

Strip-out findings and variations

Date checkedDate
Checked byShort answer
Anything found during strip-out?*Yes or No
Strip-out findings
Repeat for each finding. Each one asks:
Shown when “Anything found during strip-out?” is Yes
- What was found*Choose one
  - Rot or decay in the floor, joists or framing
  - Leak or water damage
  - Mould
  - Pipes or cables not where expected
  - Waste or drain problem
  - Joists or studs cut or notched
  - Possible asbestos
  - Wall or ceiling not sound
  - Other
- Where*Short answer
- What was found and what it needsNotes
- Photos of the findingPhotos
- Is this extra work (a variation or change order)?Yes or No
- Variation or change order referenceShort answer
  Shown when “Is this extra work (a variation or change order)?” is Yes
- Price and time effectShort answer
  Shown when “Is this extra work (a variation or change order)?” is Yes
- Client decisionChoose one
  - Agreed in writing
  - Waiting for the client
  - Declined: recorded
  Shown when “Is this extra work (a variation or change order)?” is Yes
- Date of decisionDate
  Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
- Needs a specialist (engineer, asbestos surveyor, electrician) before work continues?Yes or No
- sf_waitingWorked out by the form
- sf_holdWorked out by the form
FindingsWorked out by the form
Shown when “Anything found during strip-out?” is Yes
Variations waiting for the clientWorked out by the form
Shown when “Anything found during strip-out?” is Yes
Waiting for a specialistWorked out by the form
Shown when “Anything found during strip-out?” is Yes
WarningDo not carry out extra work until the client has agreed the variation in writing.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
WarningStop work on the affected area until the specialist has said what to do.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Photos of the stripped room, every wall and the floorPhotos

Rough-in (first fix)

Date checkedDate
Checked byShort answer
GuidanceUS. The International Residential Code (section M1505.2, as adopted locally) says bathroom exhaust air is not recirculated within the home and is exhausted directly to the outdoors, and that it must not discharge into an attic, crawl space or other area inside the building. Check the code and any local rules on where the vent may end.
Shown when “Where is the job?” is “US”
GuidanceEngland. Approved Document F says that when building work is done in a bathroom, existing extract fans should be kept or replaced, and any kept should be checked to see they work (paragraph 3.30). Table 1.1 gives 15 litres per second as the minimum rate for an intermittent bathroom extract fan.
Shown when “Where is the job?” is “England”
Waste positions and falls to the drawing and the fixture makers' instructionsChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Traps reachable for cleaning, access panels planned for anything boxed inChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Hot and cold supplies in the right positions, with isolation valves where specifiedChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Supply pipework pressure tested before it is coveredChoose one
Record the test and reading below.
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Shower valve set to the depth the maker gives for the finished wallChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Extractor fan ducted to a vent cap outside, not left discharging into a loft (attic), crawl space or other space inside the buildingChoose one
See the note below.
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Electrical work in the bath and shower area done and tested by a qualified electrician; GFCI or RCD protection as local code requiresChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Floor structure sound and repaired; joists not over-notched for new pipesChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Backing (noggins or blocking) in place for the basin, WC frame, grab rails, screens and towel railChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Items needing actionWorked out by the form
Not checkedWorked out by the form
Pressure test: required test and readingShort answer
For example the pressure and time from the specification or plumbing code, and what the gauge showed.
Pressure test resultChoose one
- Pass
- Fail
- Not checked
- Not applicable
rf_test_failWorked out by the form
WarningThe pressure test failed. Fix the leak and test again before anything is covered.
Shown when “Pressure test result” is “Fail”
Rough-in (first fix) inspection by the building department or building controlChoose one
- Passed
- Failed: re-inspection needed
- Booked
- Not required
Inspector and result referenceShort answer
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Photos of every wall and the floor before cover-upPhotos
So pipes and cables can be found later without opening the wrong wall.

Waterproofing (tanking) before tiling

Date checkedDate
Checked byShort answer
Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?*Yes or No
Waterproofing system (maker and product)Short answer
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
Areas waterproofedTick all that apply
- Shower walls
- Shower floor or tray area
- Whole floor
- Walls around the bath
- Behind the basin
- Other
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
GuidanceFollow the waterproofing system maker's instructions and the specification. This page records that they were followed; it does not set the method.
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
Backer board or substrate is the type the waterproofing maker allows, fixed and soundChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Primer applied where the system needs itChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Corners, board joints and wall to floor junctions reinforced with the system tapeChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Pipe and valve penetrations sealed with the system collars or sealantChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Number of coats and coverage as the maker says; no pinholes or thin spotsChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Waterproofing runs onto the shower tray or bath upstand, or to the drain, as the maker detailsChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Wet room floor falls to the drain with no pondingChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Left to cure for the time the maker gives before tilingChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Items needing actionWorked out by the form
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
Not checkedWorked out by the form
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
Water test before tilingChoose one
A flood or spray test where the system maker or the specification calls for one.
- Passed
- Failed
- Not done
- Not required by the system or specification
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes
How it was tested and for how longShort answer
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
wp_test_failWorked out by the form
WarningThe water test failed. Repair and test again before any tiles go on.
Shown when “Water test before tiling” is “Failed”
Photos of the waterproofing before tilingPhotos
Corners, penetrations and the junction with the tray or bath. This is the only record once it is tiled.
Shown when “Is waterproofing (tanking) part of this job?” is Yes

Tiling and fixtures

Date checkedDate
Checked byShort answer
Tile layout agreed with the client (start line, cuts, feature tiles) before fixingChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Tiles level and plumb, lines and joints even, cuts neatChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Grout complete and consistent, no gaps or pinholesChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Movement joints and junctions (bath, tray, worktop, corners) sealed as the tile and adhesive makers specifyChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Bath or tray bedded, level and supported as the maker saysChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
WC, basin and vanity fixed level and secure into backingChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Shower screen or enclosure fixed and sealed as the maker saysChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Access panels fitted for traps, valves or pumps that are boxed inChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Brassware fitted the right way round and tight; no damage to finishesChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Items needing actionWorked out by the form
Not checkedWorked out by the form
Photos of the tiling and fixturesPhotos

Final checks

Date checkedDate
Checked byShort answer
Every tap, shower and outlet run; no leaks at any joint, trap or valveChoose one
Look under the bath and basin, and at the ceiling below.
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
WC flushes, refills and stops filling; no leak at the pan connectorChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Bath, basin and shower drain freelyChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Shower temperature and flow as expected; thermostatic valve workingChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Extractor fan runs, air comes out at the outside vent, any overrun or humidity control worksChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Sealant continuous and neat at the bath, tray, basin and worktopChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Grout complete, tiles clean, no cracked or chipped tilesChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Door and window open, close and latch; door undercut kept if specifiedChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Lights, shaver socket, heated towel rail and underfloor heating workChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Room clean, protection removed, waste taken awayChoose one
- Acceptable
- Action needed
- Not checked
- Not applicable
What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Items needing actionWorked out by the form
Not checkedWorked out by the form
Final inspection by the building department or building controlChoose one
- Passed
- Failed: re-inspection needed
- Booked
- Not required
Reference or certificate numberShort answer
Shown when “Final inspection by the building department or building control” is “Passed”
Data labels (extractor fan, shower, towel rail)Scan a label: make, model, serial number
Optional. Scan the data plate or label to capture the numbers.
Photos of the finished roomPhotos
Filmed walk-round of the finished bathroomWalk Cam video with voice-to-text
Optional. Film a guided walk-round on the SiteSurvey app.

Handover and care instructions

Handover dateDate
Shown to the clientTick all that apply
- Where the water isolation valves and stop valve (stopcock) are
- How to clean the access panels and traps
- How the shower, fan and heating controls work
- Not to use the shower or bath until the sealant has cured for the time the maker gives
- How to clean the tiles, grout and fittings without damaging them
- Keep the fan running during and after a bath or shower
Documents handed overTick all that apply
- Electrical certificate
- Building control completion certificate or final inspection record
- Product guarantees and instructions
- Waterproofing system record and photos
- Care and cleaning instructions
- Contractor workmanship guarantee
Snags agreed at handover (punch list)
Repeat for each snag. Each one asks:
- Snag (punch list item)*Short answer
- WhereShort answer
- PhotoPhotos
- Status*Choose one
  - Open
  - Fixed, checked
- sn_openWorked out by the form
Snags still openWorked out by the form
Client commentsNotes

Result, actions and sign-off

Items needing actionWorked out by the form
ResultWorked out by the form
Actions
Repeat for each action. Each one asks:
- Action*Notes
- PriorityChoose one
  - Urgent: stop work
  - Before cover-up or tiling
  - Before handover
  - Agreed snag after handover
- Who will do it*Short answer
- Due byDate
- Status*Choose one
  - Open
  - In progress
  - Done, checked
- Photo when donePhotos
  Shown when “Status” is “Done, checked”
Actions still openWorked out by the form
Decision*Choose one
- Handed over
- Handed over with agreed snags to finish
- Not ready for handover
Next check or re-inspection dateDate
Summary for the clientNotes
Contractor nameShort answer
Contractor signature*Signature
Client nameShort answer
Client signatureSignature

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Bathroom remodel FAQs

Is this checklist for homeowners or contractors?

It is the contractor's job record: what was agreed with the client, what was found and checked at each stage, and what was handed over. Most people searching for a bathroom renovation checklist are homeowners, and it is useful to them too, because it shows what a good contractor checks and photographs before each stage is covered up. It is not a budget, a design guide or a shopping list.

Does a bathroom renovation need building regulations approval in England?

It can. GOV.UK lists installing a bathroom that involves plumbing, and changing electrics near a bath or shower, among work that may need approval, and says you do not need to get approval yourself if you use someone registered with a competent person scheme. Electrical work must be notified if it is a new circuit, a new consumer unit, or an addition or alteration to circuits in a special location, which includes the space around a bath or shower (Building Regulations 2010, regulation 12). In the US, the local building department decides which work needs a permit.

Sources: GOV.UK, building regulations approval and Building Regulations 2010, regulation 12, giving notice of building work.

Where must a bathroom extractor fan vent to?

Outside. Under the International Residential Code (section M1505.2, as adopted locally), bathroom exhaust air is not recirculated in the home and is exhausted directly to the outdoors, and it must not discharge into an attic, crawl space or other area inside the building. In England, Approved Document F says that when building work is done in a bathroom, existing extract fans should be kept or replaced and checked to work, and its Table 1.1 gives 15 litres per second as the minimum rate for an intermittent bathroom extract fan.

Sources: International Residential Code section M1505.2, recirculation of air (quoted by Knox County Code Administration and Inspection, Tennessee) and Approved Document F: ventilation, volume 1 dwellings (GOV.UK).

Do I need to check for asbestos or lead paint before stripping out an old bathroom?

Yes, where the age of the home calls for it. HSE says asbestos may be in any building built or refurbished before 2000, including in toilet cisterns, pipe lagging and boards that look like plasterboard, and an employer must assess whether it is present, or assume it is, before work that could disturb it (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, regulation 5). In the US, EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule requires anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to be certified and trained in lead-safe work practices.

Sources: HSE, asbestos frequently asked questions, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, regulation 5, identification of the presence of asbestos and US EPA, lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program.

What should be checked before a shower is tiled?

The waterproofing (tanking). The form checks that the backer board suits the system, corners and joints are taped, pipe penetrations are sealed with the system's collars, the coats are complete, the membrane meets the tray or bath correctly and it has cured for the time the maker gives. It records any water test the maker or specification asks for, and photos of every corner and penetration, because once the tiles are on those photos are the only record.

What happens if rot or a leak is found during strip-out?

Record it as a finding with photos, say what it needs, and if it is outside the agreed price, give it a variation (change order) reference with the price and time it adds. The form counts variations still waiting for the client and shows a warning until the client agrees in writing, and holds work where a specialist such as an engineer or asbestos surveyor needs to see it first.

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