A poorly prepared quote visit leads to vague estimates, impossible comparisons and surprises on site. We’ve done thousands of quote visits in Valencia and know exactly what information we need to give a real price — and what happens when the client doesn’t have that information to hand.
This guide prepares you to get the most from the visit — whether it’s with us or any other company.
Before the visit: what to measure
You don’t need to be an architect to produce a useful sketch. With a tape measure, paper and pen or your phone:
Essential dimensions:
- Length x width of the bathroom (to the centimetre if possible)
- Ceiling height
- Door width and which corner it’s in
- Window position and size (if there is one), including the sill
- Drain position in the floor (distance to nearest walls)
- Toilet position — distance to the side wall and the back wall
- Basin/vanity unit position — width of available space
Why it matters: the estimator needs these dimensions to calculate material quantities (tiles, shower screen length, possible unit size), work times and the feasibility of the changes you’re asking for.
What to photograph before the visit
General views:
- Photo from the bathroom door (capturing the whole space)
- Photo from each corner (4 overall shots)
Shower or bath area:
- State of the screen or curtain
- Tap and shower: chrome condition, visible limescale, drips
- Grout and silicone: actual condition
- Tray or bath floor: colour, scratches, cracks
Basin area:
- Full vanity unit (front and sides)
- Tap condition
- Inside the unit with the door open (trap, pipes, state of the unit base)
Walls:
- Areas with tiles that sound hollow when tapped
- Damp stains, flaking, cracks
- Ceiling area (especially if there are stains)
Installations:
- Photo of the cistern mechanism with the lid removed
- Photo of the extractor grille (if there is one)
Reference photos of what you want: save 3–5 photos of bathrooms you like on your phone. They save 15 minutes of explanation and reduce misunderstandings about styles.
The questions you should ask
A serious estimator won’t be bothered by questions. In fact, if they are — take that as a sign.
About the company
- Are you a registered business? (You need to know for the 10% reduced VAT)
- Do you have public liability insurance? For what amount? (Minimum reasonable: €300,000)
- Workers’ accident insurance?
- References from similar work done in the last 6 months?
About the quote
- Does the price include waste management? (skip removal and disposal are the contractor’s responsibility)
- If unforeseen issues appear on site (old pipes, tiles that break when chipped), how are costs communicated and managed?
- Are materials included in the quote or billed separately?
- What VAT applies — 10% or 21%? Will you help with the reduced VAT documentation?
- Is the final clean included?
About the work
- Who actually does the physical work — your own employees or subcontractors?
- Does the same team start and finish the job, or do workers rotate?
- How many working days do you estimate for this bathroom?
- Can we keep living in the property during the work, or do we need to leave?
About the guarantee
- What guarantee do the building and plumbing works carry?
- And the taps and fittings you install?
- If a problem appears after the job, how do we report it and what’s the response time?
What information they’ll ask you for
About the bathroom:
- Approximate surface area
- Existing bath and whether you want to keep it or switch to shower
- Plumbing condition (if you know whether pipes are old or recently updated)
- Known damp problems
About the project:
- What you want changed and what you want to keep
- Material quality range you’re looking for (basic, mid-range, high-end)
- Any brand preferences or specific items you’ve already chosen
- Deadline if you have one
About the property:
- Is it your main home or a second property (affects VAT)
- Which floor and is there a lift (affects logistics and skip pricing)
- Building community rules about works (hours, common area protection)
How to compare quotes from different companies
What any serious quote must specify:
- Description of work — not “complete bathroom renovation” but exactly what: chip tiles, install screens, change taps, which plumbing elements…
- Materials included — what quality, what brand, what quantity
- Labour broken down — which trades are involved (builder, plumber, electrician, tiler)
- Waste management — skip included or separate
- VAT — whether 10% applies or 21%
- Guarantee — period and conditions in writing
Practical tool: when you receive several quotes, make a table with columns: company / total price / VAT / materials included / waste management / guarantee / reference. That lets you compare what’s comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many quotes should I get? Between 2 and 4 is reasonable. Fewer than 2 gives you no price reference. More than 4 becomes unmanageable.
Should I tell each company what others have quoted? Generally no. If you reveal the competitor’s price, some contractors will simply undercut it slightly without properly analysing the work — which often means adjusting material quality or labour to compensate.
Does the quote have a time limit? Most companies hold the quoted price for 30–60 days. After that, material prices may have changed. Always ask.
Would you like us to carry out the visit? Request one via our calculator — no commitment, no cost. We confirm availability within 24 hours.
