Bath replacement in Devizes

Postcode districts: SN10
Nearby: Calne, Melksham and Chippenham
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 Devizes?

For Devizes, our guide range for a replacement bath is £900 to £2,600 including VAT. 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

Silicone and tile repairs

Shower bath

£1,450–£2,600

P or L-shaped shower bath

Freestanding bath

£2,600–£6,100

Floor or wall-mounted filler

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

Working in Devizes

In Devizes we cover SN10; we also cover Calne, 6.1 miles away, and Melksham.

Devizes gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. Survey visits in Devizes cover the bath, the tiles around it and the waste route, so the quote reflects your bathroom rather than a standard job. If you are in Devizes and considering a freestanding bath, the survey includes a check of the floor and joists before you choose.

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

Supply of the new bath, taps or filler, waste and overflow, and bath panel
A survey of the bath opening, the floor, the waste route, the supplies and the tiles around the bath
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

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.

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.

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Bath replacement in Devizes: questions

How much does a replacement bath cost in Devizes?

A replacement bath in Devizes usually costs £900–£2,600 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 Devizes 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 SN10 in Devizes?

Yes. We cover all of Devizes, including SN10, and nearby Calne, Melksham and Chippenham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Devizes?

Is a steel bath better than acrylic?

Neither is better for everyone. Enamelled steel has a harder surface that resists scratches and does not flex, but it feels colder and can be noisy without sound-deadening pads. Acrylic is warmer, lighter and comes in more shapes; a thick, reinforced acrylic bath on a proper cradle is very solid.