- Postcode districts
- B62, B63, B64
- Nearby
- Bartley Green, Brierley Hill and Dudley
- 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 Halesowen?
Guide price in Halesowen: £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.
Like-for-like bath
- Old bath removed and disposed of
Shower bath
- Bath screen and shower
Freestanding bath
- Floor reinforcement check
Guide prices for Halesowen including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Halesowen
In Halesowen we cover B62, B63 and B64; we also cover Bartley Green, 2.4 miles away, and Brierley Hill.
Homes in and around Halesowen vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Halesowen homes with a shower over the bath, a shower bath and fixed screen keeps the floor drier than a curtain. If you are in Halesowen and considering a freestanding bath, the survey includes a check of the floor and joists before you choose.
Water hardness varies across the West Midlands: some supplies are soft, others moderately hard or hard. 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
- Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean
- Tile repairs or re-tiling around the bath, and a fixed screen where there is a shower over it
- Levelling the bath on adjustable feet or a cradle, with timber battens fixed to the walls under the rim
- 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
Freestanding bath
Acrylic freestanding baths are manageable on most floors; stone resin and cast iron are much heavier when full. You need room to clean round the bath and a plan for where the waste and filler come up.
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.
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.
