Bath replacement in Brentwood

Postcode districts: CM13, CM14, CM15
Nearby: Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford
Guide price: £950–£2,600
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Essex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a replacement bath cost in Brentwood?

As a guide, budget £950 to £2,600 including VAT for a replacement bath in Brentwood; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for East of England, where prices are typically about 6% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Like-for-like bath

£950–£1,900

New acrylic or steel bath, panel and taps

Shower bath

£1,500–£2,600

Re-tiling to the bath area

Freestanding bath

£2,600–£6,400

Freestanding acrylic or stone resin

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

Working in Brentwood

We cover every part of Brentwood, including CM13, CM14 and CM15, and nearby Billericay (4.9 miles) and Hornchurch (5.9 miles).

In Brentwood, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. Before a new bath is ordered for a Brentwood home, we measure the stairs and landing as well as the opening. If the bath in your Brentwood home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit.

Most of Essex has very hard water. Taps, plug wastes and toilet pans scale up quickly, so chrome copes better than matt black, and a removable aerator is worth having. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Levelling the bath on adjustable feet or a cradle, with timber battens fixed to the walls under the rim
A survey of the bath opening, the floor, the waste route, the supplies and the tiles around the bath
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

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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 Brentwood: questions

How much does a replacement bath cost in Brentwood?

A replacement bath in Brentwood usually costs £950–£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.

Is the water hard in Brentwood?

Who handles building control for a replacement bath in Brentwood?

Building control for Brentwood 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.

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 Brentwood.

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.