Bath replacement in Totton

Postcode districts: SO40
Nearby: Southampton, Romsey and Hythe
Guide price: £1,000–£2,800
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Hard across most of Hampshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a replacement bath cost in Totton?

Guide price in Totton: £1,000–£2,800 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% 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

£1,000–£2,000

Old bath removed and disposed of

Shower bath

£1,550–£2,800

Bath screen and shower

Freestanding bath

£2,800–£6,700

Floor reinforcement check

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

Working in Totton

As well as Totton itself (SO40), we survey in Southampton, Romsey and Hythe.

In Totton, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If you are in Totton and considering a freestanding bath, the survey includes a check of the floor and joists before you choose. If the bath in your Totton home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit.

Water across much of Hampshire is 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
Tile repairs or re-tiling around the bath, and a fixed screen where there is a shower over it
Removal of the old bath, including breaking up a cast-iron bath in place where it will not come out whole
Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean

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 Totton: questions

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

A replacement bath in Totton usually costs £1,000–£2,800 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 home survey in Totton 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 SO40 in Totton?

Yes. We cover all of Totton, including SO40, and nearby Southampton, Romsey and Hythe. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Totton?

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.