Fitted bathrooms in Houghton-Le-Spring
We work right across Houghton-Le-Spring — DH4, SR3 and SR4 — and in neighbouring Chester-le-Street and Washington.
- Postcode districts
- DH4, SR3, SR4
- Nearby towns
- Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham
- County / area
- Tyne and Wear
- New bathroom guide
- £5,800–£10,750
- Water
- Soft across most of Tyne and Wear
- Larger town nearby
- Washington, 5 miles
What we fit in Houghton-Le-Spring

Wet rooms
For a wet room in a Houghton-Le-Spring flat, the first step is the lease, because freeholder consent is often needed before any work starts.
From £4,000 inc VAT
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Family bathrooms
If you are refreshing a family bathroom in Houghton-Le-Spring before selling, keeping the layout lets the budget go on the suite, tiles and shower.
From £4,000 inc VAT
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Bathroom lighting
Landlords in Houghton-Le-Spring get an electrical certificate for new bathroom lighting, which belongs with the property's safety records.
From £270 inc VAT
Prices and detailsBathroom prices in Houghton-Le-Spring
Prices in Houghton-Le-Spring run at about 10% below the UK guide, based on North East England labour rates.
| Room or job | Guide price inc VAT | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Family bathrooms | £5,400–£9,900 | 6–10 working days |
| Shower rooms | £4,000–£8,100 | 4–8 working days |
| Bath to shower conversions | £1,800–£4,500 | 2–6 working days |
| Wet rooms | £5,400–£10,750 | 5–10 working days |
| Bathroom fitting | £2,000–£5,400 | 4–8 working days |
| Walk-in showers | £2,200–£5,400 | 2–5 working days |
Homes and water in Houghton-Le-Spring
Homes in and around Houghton-Le-Spring vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything.
Most of Tyne and Wear is supplied with soft water. That leaves you free to choose matt black, brushed brass or clear glass without worrying much about limescale. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
Bathrooms in Houghton-Le-Spring: questions
What does a bathroom refit cost in Houghton-Le-Spring?
Budget £5,800–£10,750 including VAT for a complete fitted bathroom in Houghton-Le-Spring. An en-suite is usually £4,000–£8,100, and a wet room £5,400–£10,750. The survey and itemised quote pin down your figure.
How quickly can you survey in Houghton-Le-Spring?
Tell us your postcode and a few times that suit you, and we will confirm a survey date. The visit and the written quote are free.
Is the water hard in Houghton-Le-Spring?
Most of Tyne and Wear is supplied with soft water. That leaves you free to choose matt black, brushed brass or clear glass without worrying much about limescale. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
Will my bathroom in Houghton-Le-Spring need council approval?
Building control for Houghton-Le-Spring is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your bathroom needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle it as part of the job.
Do you cover all of Houghton-Le-Spring?
Yes, including DH4, SR3 and SR4, and nearby Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham.
