Cuisine Sanitaire Wellness

Check whether the quote includes the parts that are invisible afterwards: stripping out, new supply and waste runs, waterproofing, substrate preparation, electrical circuits and the extraction duct. Then compare the visible items: cabinet carcasses and fronts, worktop material and edge detail, tiles and their laying pattern, taps and sanitaryware, and appliance connection.

Confirm who supplies the appliances and who is liable if a delivered unit does not fit the reserved opening. Ask about the sequence and how long the room will be out of use, since a bathroom that is the only one in the dwelling changes the plan. Details such as silicone joints, access panels to valves and a spare box of tiles are worth agreeing at quote stage.

Kitchens, bathrooms and wellness rooms combine cabinetry with water, drainage, electricity and ventilation, so the layout decides most of the cost. Moving a sink, shower or dishwasher means new supply and waste runs with the correct falls, which is far easier to plan before tiling than to correct afterwards. Measuring the existing room precisely and confirming appliance dimensions early avoids reordering fronts and worktops.

Waterproofing behind tiles, sealing at floor and wall junctions and extraction capacity are the details that determine whether a room stays sound over years of daily use. Ask which waterproofing system is used in wet zones, how the extraction is ducted to the outside, and who connects and tests the appliances at handover.

This category brings together three areas that rely on similar trades, plumbing and fitting work in particular. Kitchens cover fitted kitchen installation and kitchen front covering, which refreshes the look of existing fronts without replacing everything. Bathroom and sanitary work covers general plumbing, bathroom design, sanitary fittings, water treatment and softening, and drain unblocking. Wellness covers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, infrared cabins, hammams, jacuzzis or spas, and saunas.

This category does not cover the structural build of an outdoor swimming pool, which falls more naturally under garden work, nor floor and wall coverings in general, which are treated in a separate category. A full bathroom project often combines plumbing, tiling and electrical work, with several companies coordinating together.

Plumbing concerns water supply and drainage: a poorly repaired leak or a non-compliant connection can damage the structure of your home or your neighbour's. A professional is essential whenever an existing pipe network is modified, a water heater is installed, or new sanitary fittings are connected.

Installing a hammam, sauna or jacuzzi involves managing moisture, electricity and sometimes ventilation, going well beyond simply positioning a piece of equipment: these installations require technical expertise to avoid problems down the line, such as mould or damage to surrounding materials.

A one-off blocked drain can sometimes be cleared with simple means, but a recurring blockage at the same spot usually points to a network issue that a plumber should diagnose.

A fitted kitchen project starts with measurements and a choice of layout, often supported by a 3D plan proposed by the company. This is followed by ordering the furniture and appliances, then installation, which includes connecting water, drainage and electricity. Covering is quicker: it replaces fronts and sometimes the worktop without touching the existing structure.

A full bathroom follows a longer schedule: removing the existing fittings, redoing plumbing and waterproofing where needed, laying the surface, then installing the sanitary fittings. For wellness installations, hammam, sauna or spa, several trades are usually involved, first the structure, then the technical connections.

For a kitchen, the range of materials used for fronts and worktop, along with the number and quality of built-in appliances, largely determine the cost. A bathroom varies according to its size, the finish level of the surface and the complexity of the plumbing work required, particularly if the layout of water points changes from the existing setup.

For wellness installations, the size of the unit, the electrical power required and the finish level, solid wood or composite materials for example, explain most of the differences between quotes. Water treatment and softeners depend mainly on local water hardness and the household's flow rate.

Check that the company holds the trading licence for plumbing or the relevant activity, and ask to see comparable past projects, particularly for a wellness project, which represents a significant investment. Compare quotes on the same basis: brand and range of equipment, installation services included, connections and warranties.

For a kitchen, ask whether the 3D plan and measurements are included in the quote, and whether appliance installation is part of the package or charged separately.

Describe your kitchen, bathroom or wellness project in a few minutes: type of work, surface area or size of the unit, and desired timeline. We forward your request to companies in our directory active in this field and in your area; those available get in touch to arrange a site visit. The service is free and comes with no obligation for private individuals.