Bath replacement in Newquay

Postcode districts: TR7
Nearby: Truro, St Austell and Redruth
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 Newquay?

Guide price in Newquay: £900–£2,600 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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 Newquay including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Newquay

We cover every part of Newquay, including TR7, and nearby Truro (10.4 miles) and St Austell (14.1 miles).

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Newquay: free survey, written quote, one team. Landlords with properties in Newquay can usually have a bath replaced between tenancies in one to two working days. If you are in Newquay and considering a freestanding bath, the survey includes a check of the floor and joists before you choose.

Water across much of Cornwall is 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

A survey of the bath opening, the floor, the waste route, the supplies and the tiles around the bath
Removal of the old bath, including breaking up a cast-iron bath in place where it will not come out whole
Tile repairs or re-tiling around the bath, and a fixed screen where there is a shower over it
Filling the bath before sealing, so the silicone cures with the bath at its heaviest

Decisions to make first

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.

Bath panel

Acrylic panels are cheap and easy to clean; wood-effect panels match fitted furniture; a tiled panel on a frame looks built-in but needs an access hatch for the waste.

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 Newquay: questions

How much should I budget for a replacement bath in Newquay?

A replacement bath in Newquay usually costs £900–£2,600 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover TR7 in Newquay?

Yes. We cover all of Newquay, including TR7, and nearby Truro, St Austell and Redruth. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Newquay?

Who handles building control for a replacement bath in Newquay?

Building control for Newquay is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job 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 the notification as part of the work.

Do I need a plumber or a bathroom fitter to replace a bath?

Either can do a straightforward swap, because the job is mostly plumbing followed by tiling and sealing. If a shower over the bath or new lights are part of the job, the electrical side needs a qualified electrician. We cover the plumbing, tiling and electrics on one quote, and bath to shower conversions too if you decide to lose the bath.