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LICENSED WORK — WHO DOES WHAT
Most bathroom renovations involve more than one trade. Ivan Bodnar, an independent renovation specialist, carries out the renovation work itself: surface preparation, plasterboard, plastering, flooring and tiling. Plumbing, electrical and other regulated components are done by appropriately licensed specialists, and Ivan may coordinate their involvement. This page explains how that division works, so you know who is responsible for each part of the job.
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Reference photo: exposed wiring and electrical boxes in an unfinished wall. Work like this belongs with a licensed electrician.
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LAYER — WHO DOES WHAT
RENOVATION WORK — IVAN BODNAR
The layers you can see and the layers directly underneath them:
— Surface preparation of walls and floors
— Plasterboard installation and plastering
— Wall and floor tiling
— Flooring within the renovation
You deal directly with Ivan on this work, from assessment to finish.
REGULATED WORK — LICENSED SPECIALISTS
Components that need specific qualifications or licences:
— Plumbing
— Electrical work
— Other regulated work the renovation calls for
Ivan does not do this work himself. Appropriately licensed specialists carry it out, and Ivan may coordinate their involvement so it fits around the renovation stages.
02 — HOW THE TRADES FIT TOGETHER
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An on-site assessment looks at existing conditions and identifies which parts of the job are likely to need a licensed specialist.
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The scope separates Ivan’s renovation work from regulated components. That way you can see who is responsible for each part.
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Work inside walls and floors usually has to be ready before linings are closed and preparation for tiling goes ahead.
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Tiling and finishing follow the preparation work. Licensed specialists complete their own components where the renovation includes them.
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QUESTIONS TO SETTLE EARLY
Who will I deal with?
You talk directly with Ivan, the person who assesses and carries out the renovation work. Where a licensed specialist is involved, Ivan can explain how their part fits into the overall sequence.
Will Ivan do the plumbing or electrical work?
No. Plumbing, electrical and other regulated components are done by appropriately licensed specialists. Questions about that work belong with the specialist doing it.
Can hidden problems change who is needed?
Yes. Existing conditions and concealed issues can affect the scope after work begins, and some of those changes may need a licensed specialist. Ivan explains what can be assessed beforehand and what stays uncertain until the old surfaces come off.
How does licensed work affect cost?
Licensed components are part of the overall scope, so they shape the total. Our guide to bathroom renovation costs covers the general factors involved, and update or full renovation? explains how scope is worked out.
04 — REQUEST A QUOTE
Tell us about your bathroom in Caulfield or a nearby Melbourne suburb and what you would like to change. That gives Ivan a starting point for separating the renovation work from any licensed components. Related reading: Bathroom Renovations · On-site Assessment and Existing Conditions · What to Have Ready Before You Request a Quote
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