Bath replacement in Falmouth

Postcode districts: TR11
Nearby: Truro, Redruth and Camborne
Guide price: £900–£2,600
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Soft across most of Cornwall
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a replacement bath cost in Falmouth?

As a guide, budget £900 to £2,600 including VAT for a replacement bath in Falmouth; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Like-for-like bath

£900–£1,850

Old bath removed and disposed of

Shower bath

£1,450–£2,600

Bath screen and shower

Freestanding bath

£2,600–£6,100

Floor reinforcement check

Guide prices for Falmouth including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Falmouth

We work right across Falmouth — TR11 — and in neighbouring Truro and Redruth.

In Falmouth, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. Before a new bath is ordered for a Falmouth home, we measure the stairs and landing as well as the opening. Landlords with properties in Falmouth can usually have a bath replaced between tenancies in one to two working days.

Supplies across most of Cornwall are soft. In soft water, taps, wastes and toilet pans scale up slowly, so brushed and matt finishes are a safe choice. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Removal of the old bath, including breaking up a cast-iron bath in place where it will not come out whole
Levelling the bath on adjustable feet or a cradle, with timber battens fixed to the walls under the rim
Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean
New flexible connectors or pipework, with isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies

Decisions to make first

Taps or filler

Deck taps on the rim are the simplest swap. Wall-mounted taps or a bath filler look cleaner but mean opening the wall, and an overflow filler hides the spout altogether.

Size

Most UK baths are 1700 × 700 mm. Going longer or wider than the old bath means re-tiling and checking that the new one fits up the stairs.

Rules that apply in England

In England, Part G limits the hot water to a new bath to 48 °C at the outlet, usually with a thermostatic mixing valve, but only in a new dwelling or one created by a change of use. It does not apply to a replacement bath in an existing home, though a thermostatic valve is still sensible where children or older people bathe. New wiring for a shower over the bath or new lights is notifiable under Part P.

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Bath replacement in Falmouth: questions

What is the price of a replacement bath in Falmouth?

A replacement bath in Falmouth usually costs £900–£2,600 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

How long does a replacement bath take?

Allow 1–2 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Falmouth.

Is the home survey in Falmouth really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover TR11 in Falmouth?

Yes. We cover all of Falmouth, including TR11, and nearby Truro, Redruth and Camborne. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

What size is a standard bath in the UK?

The most common UK bath is 1700 mm long and 700 mm wide. 1500 mm and 1600 mm baths suit smaller rooms, and 1800 mm lengths or 750 to 800 mm widths give more room to lie back. Matching the old size keeps the tiling and panel work to a minimum.