Bath replacement in Exeter

Postcode districts: EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
Nearby: Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot
Guide price: £900–£2,600
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Soft across most of Devon
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a replacement bath cost in Exeter?

As a guide, budget £900 to £2,600 including VAT for a replacement bath in Exeter; 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

Silicone and tile repairs

Shower bath

£1,450–£2,600

P or L-shaped shower bath

Freestanding bath

£2,600–£6,100

Floor or wall-mounted filler

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

Working in Exeter

We work right across Exeter — EX1, EX2, EX3 and 1 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Exmouth and Tiverton.

In a city the size of Exeter, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. If the bath in your Exeter home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit. For Exeter homes with a shower over the bath, a shower bath and fixed screen keeps the floor drier than a curtain.

Water across much of Devon 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

New flexible connectors or pipework, with isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies
Filling the bath before sealing, so the silicone cures with the bath at its heaviest
Tile repairs or re-tiling around the bath, and a fixed screen where there is a shower over it
Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean

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.

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.

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 Exeter: questions

What is the price of a replacement bath in Exeter?

A replacement bath in Exeter 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 Exeter.

Is the home survey in Exeter 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 EX1 in Exeter?

Yes. We cover all of Exeter, including EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4, and nearby Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. 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.