Bath replacement in Dudley

Postcode districts: B64, DY1, DY2, DY3, DY5, DY6 + 2 more
Nearby: Tipton, West Bromwich and Wednesbury
Guide price: £900–£2,400
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Varies across the West Midlands
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a replacement bath cost in Dudley?

Guide price in Dudley: £900–£2,400 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Like-for-like bath

£900–£1,750

Old bath removed and disposed of

Shower bath

£1,350–£2,400

Bath screen and shower

Freestanding bath

£2,400–£5,900

Floor reinforcement check

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

Working in Dudley

In Dudley we cover B64, DY1, DY2 and 5 more postcode districts; we also cover Tipton, 2.1 miles away, and West Bromwich.

Dudley has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. If the bath in your Dudley home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit. If you are in Dudley and considering a freestanding bath, the survey includes a check of the floor and joists before you choose.

Hardness differs from one part of the West Midlands to the next. Taps and wastes will need an occasional descale, and chrome or brushed finishes are easier to keep clean than polished brass. 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
Supply of the new bath, taps or filler, waste and overflow, and bath panel
Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean
A survey of the bath opening, the floor, the waste route, the supplies and the tiles around the bath

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 Dudley: questions

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

A replacement bath in Dudley usually costs £900–£2,400 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 Dudley 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 B64 in Dudley?

Yes. We cover all of Dudley, including B64, DY1, DY2, DY3 and 4 more postcode districts, and nearby Tipton, West Bromwich and Wednesbury. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Dudley?

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.