Bath replacement in Torquay

Postcode districts: TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4
Nearby: Paignton, Brixham 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 Torquay?

As a guide, budget £900 to £2,600 including VAT for a replacement bath in Torquay; 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 Torquay including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Torquay

In Torquay we cover TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and 1 more postcode districts; we also cover Paignton, 2.6 miles away, and Brixham.

Homes in and around Torquay vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. Landlords with properties in Torquay can usually have a bath replaced between tenancies in one to two working days. If the bath in your Torquay home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit.

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

Tile repairs or re-tiling around the bath, and a fixed screen where there is a shower over it
A survey of the bath opening, the floor, the waste route, the supplies and the tiles around the bath
Filling the bath before sealing, so the silicone cures with the bath at its heaviest
Supply of the new bath, taps or filler, waste and overflow, and bath panel

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 Torquay: questions

What is the price of a replacement bath in Torquay?

A replacement bath in Torquay 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.

Is the home survey in Torquay 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 TQ1 in Torquay?

Yes. We cover all of Torquay, including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4, and nearby Paignton, Brixham and Newton Abbot. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Torquay?

Can I replace my bath with a freestanding bath?

Yes, if the room has space around the bath for cleaning and the floor can carry the weight. The waste and filler usually come up through the floor or from a wall-mounted filler, so floorboards come up at the bath position. Stone resin and cast-iron baths are heavy when full, so we check the joists before you order one.