A general information site for Queensland home owners who are planning a bathroom renovation and want to understand waterproofing, tiling and how to choose the right trades.
This site is written for Queensland home owners who are thinking about a bathroom renovation. It explains how bathroom waterproofing works, why it matters, what renovations tend to involve, and how to go about hiring trades who are properly licensed for the work.
The material here covers the general process of a bathroom renovation in Queensland, the standards and requirements that apply to wet areas, common problems that show up in older bathrooms, and the questions worth asking before any work begins. The aim is to give you enough background to have a sensible conversation with a licensed contractor and to understand the answers you get.
Everything published here is general information only. It is written to be useful across a wide range of homes and situations, so it cannot account for the specifics of your property, your building, your local council requirements or your particular renovation. Use it as a starting point rather than a set of instructions.
Good information helps you ask better questions. It does not replace the advice of a licensed tradesperson who has seen your bathroom.
Read through the guide to understand what a bathroom renovation involves in Queensland, how waterproofing fits into the sequence of work, and what the common failure points are in wet areas.
Anyone you engage for building or waterproofing work in Queensland should hold the appropriate licence. You can check a builder's licence with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) before you commit to anything.
Every bathroom is different. Speak to a licensed contractor about your property, your plans and the requirements that apply to your situation before any work starts.
The content on this site is general information about bathroom renovations and waterproofing in Queensland. It is not tailored to your property, your building, your budget or your circumstances, and it may not reflect the requirements that apply to your particular project.
Nothing here is building advice, plumbing advice or legal advice. It does not replace a site assessment, an inspection, a written scope of work or professional guidance from a licensed contractor. If you need advice about your own bathroom, engage a licensed professional.
Bathroom renovations involve waterproofing, plumbing, electrical work and structural elements, and in Queensland much of that work must be carried out by a licensed tradesperson. Always hire a licensed contractor for the work, and make sure the licence covers the type of work being done.
Before you engage anyone, check a builder's licence with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). The QBCC can confirm whether a licence is current, what classes of work it covers and whether there are any conditions attached to it. Ask for the licence number and verify it yourself rather than relying on what you are told.
This site provides information in good faith, but makes no representation that it is complete, current or suitable for your project. Requirements, standards, products and practices change over time, and the rules that apply to your home depend on factors this site cannot know.
Work through the basics on waterproofing, wet area requirements and renovation planning, then take your questions to a licensed contractor who can look at your bathroom in person.