Bath replacement in Chippenham

Postcode districts: SN14, SN15
Nearby: Calne, Melksham and Devizes
Guide price: £900–£2,600
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Hard across most of Wiltshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a replacement bath cost in Chippenham?

As a guide, budget £900 to £2,600 including VAT for a replacement bath in Chippenham; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Like-for-like bath

£900–£1,850

New acrylic or steel bath, panel and taps

Shower bath

£1,450–£2,600

Re-tiling to the bath area

Freestanding bath

£2,600–£6,100

Freestanding acrylic or stone resin

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

Working in Chippenham

We cover every part of Chippenham, including SN14 and SN15, and nearby Calne (5.3 miles) and Melksham (6.1 miles).

Homes in and around Chippenham vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Chippenham homes with a shower over the bath, a shower bath and fixed screen keeps the floor drier than a curtain. If the bath in your Chippenham home is the only thing letting the bathroom down, a swap in one or two days avoids a full refit.

Supplies across most of Wiltshire are 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

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
Leak testing at the waste, overflow and taps, taking the old bath away and a final clean
Supply of the new bath, taps or filler, waste and overflow, and bath panel

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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 Chippenham: questions

How much does a replacement bath cost in Chippenham?

A replacement bath in Chippenham usually costs £900–£2,600 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Is the home survey in Chippenham 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 SN14 and SN15 in Chippenham?

Yes. We cover all of Chippenham, including SN14 and SN15, and nearby Calne, Melksham and Devizes. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Chippenham?

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.