Bath replacement in Exmouth

Postcode districts: EX8
Nearby: Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay
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 Exmouth?

Our guide price for a replacement bath in Exmouth is £900–£2,600 including VAT. 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 Exmouth including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Exmouth

In Exmouth we cover EX8; we also cover Exeter, 9.2 miles away, and Newton Abbot.

Homes in and around Exmouth vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If the bath in your Exmouth home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit. Survey visits in Exmouth cover the bath, the tiles around it and the waste route, so the quote reflects your bathroom rather than a standard job.

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

Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean
Supply of the new bath, taps or filler, waste and overflow, and bath panel
Removal of the old bath, including breaking up a cast-iron bath in place where it will not come out whole
A survey of the bath opening, the floor, the waste route, the supplies and the tiles around the bath

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.

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 Exmouth: questions

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

A replacement bath in Exmouth 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 EX8 in Exmouth?

Yes. We cover all of Exmouth, including EX8, and nearby Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Exmouth?

Who handles building control for a replacement bath in Exmouth?

Building control for Exmouth 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.