- Postcode districts
- BT19, BT20
- Nearby
- Newtownards, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey
- Guide price
- £800–£2,200
- Typical time on site
- 1–2 working days
- Water
- Soft across most of County Down
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a replacement bath cost in Bangor?
In Bangor, a replacement bath typically costs £800–£2,200 including VAT, based on Northern Ireland prices. Labour costs in Northern Ireland put local prices at about 12% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Like-for-like bath
- Old bath removed and disposed of
Shower bath
- Bath screen and shower
Freestanding bath
- Floor reinforcement check
Guide prices for Bangor including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Bangor
In Bangor we cover BT19 and BT20; we also cover Newtownards, 4.8 miles away, and Carrickfergus.
Bangor is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. For Bangor homes with a shower over the bath, a shower bath and fixed screen keeps the floor drier than a curtain. If the bath in your Bangor home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit.
Water across much of County Down 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
- Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean
- Levelling the bath on adjustable feet or a cradle, with timber battens fixed to the walls under the rim
- Removal of the old bath, including breaking up a cast-iron bath in place where it will not come out whole
- New flexible connectors or pipework, with isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies
Decisions to make first
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.
Freestanding bath
Acrylic freestanding baths are manageable on most floors; stone resin and cast iron are much heavier when full. You need room to clean round the bath and a plan for where the waste and filler come up.
Rules that apply in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 apply to the new taps or filler. Building control is involved only if the floor structure or drainage is altered.
