Fitted bathrooms in South Shields
We work right across South Shields — NE29, NE30 and NE33 — and in neighbouring Tynemouth and North Shields.
- Postcode districts
- NE29, NE30, NE33
- Nearby towns
- Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow
- County / area
- Tyne and Wear
- New bathroom guide
- £5,800–£10,750
- Water
- Soft across most of Tyne and Wear
- Larger town nearby
- Sunderland, 7 miles
What we fit in South Shields

Underfloor heating
For South Shields homes having the bathroom floor replaced, underfloor heating adds one to two days to the fit.
From £650 inc VAT
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Bathroom lighting
If you are refitting a windowless bathroom in South Shields, the lighting is planned with the extractor fan so the two work together.
From £270 inc VAT
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Accessible bathrooms
If you are applying to your council for a grant, we provide an itemised written quote for your South Shields home to go with the application.
From £5,400 inc VAT
Prices and detailsBathroom prices in South Shields
Prices in South Shields 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bath to shower conversions | £1,800–£4,500 | 2–6 working days |
| Family bathrooms | £5,400–£9,900 | 6–10 working days |
| En-suites | £4,000–£8,100 | 4–8 working days |
| Accessible bathrooms | £5,400–£12,500 | 5–10 working days |
| Shower rooms | £4,000–£8,100 | 4–8 working days |
| Walk-in showers | £2,200–£5,400 | 2–5 working days |
Homes and water in South Shields
Across a large town like South Shields, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with.
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 South Shields: questions
What does a bathroom refit cost in South Shields?
Budget £5,800–£10,750 including VAT for a complete fitted bathroom in South Shields. 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 South Shields?
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.
Who handles building control for bathrooms in South Shields?
Building control for South Shields 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.
Is the water hard in South Shields?
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.
Which parts of South Shields do you cover?
Every postcode district in and around South Shields: NE29, NE30 and NE33. We also cover Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.
