Bath replacement in Peckham

Postcode districts: SE5, SE14, SE15
Nearby: Brixton, Greenwich and Catford
Guide price: £1,100–£3,100
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a replacement bath cost in Peckham?

In Peckham, a replacement bath typically costs £1,100–£3,100 including VAT, based on London prices. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Like-for-like bath

£1,100–£2,200

Silicone and tile repairs

Shower bath

£1,750–£3,100

P or L-shaped shower bath

Freestanding bath

£3,100–£7,500

Floor or wall-mounted filler

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

Working in Peckham

We cover every part of Peckham, including SE5, SE14 and SE15, and nearby Brixton (1.7 miles) and Greenwich (2.5 miles).

In Peckham, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If you are in Peckham and considering a freestanding bath, the survey includes a check of the floor and joists before you choose. For Peckham homes with a shower over the bath, a shower bath and fixed screen keeps the floor drier than a curtain.

Water across much of Greater London is very hard. 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

Filling the bath before sealing, so the silicone cures with the bath at its heaviest
Removal of the old bath, including breaking up a cast-iron bath in place where it will not come out whole
Supply of the new bath, taps or filler, waste and overflow, and bath panel
Tile repairs or re-tiling around the bath, and a fixed screen where there is a shower over it

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.

Acrylic or steel

Acrylic is warm to the touch, light and the usual choice; thicker, reinforced acrylic flexes less. Enamelled steel is rigid and hard-wearing but feels colder, and needs sound-deadening pads to stop it drumming.

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 Peckham: questions

How much does a replacement bath cost in Peckham?

A replacement bath in Peckham usually costs £1,100–£3,100 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.

Who handles building control for a replacement bath in Peckham?

Building control for Peckham 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 Peckham.

Is the home survey in Peckham 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.

Can you replace a bath without removing the tiles?

Sometimes. If the tiles stop just above the rim with a silicone joint and the new bath is the same size, they can often stay. If the tiles sit on the bath edge, the bottom row usually cracks or comes away when the old bath is cut out. We tell you which applies at the survey and show tile repairs as a separate line on the quote.