- Postcode districts
- FK1, FK2, FK5
- Nearby
- Grangemouth, Alloa and Cumbernauld
- Guide price
- Included with supply and fit
- Typical time on site
- survey visit plus design
- Water
- Soft across most of the Forth Valley
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new bathroom design cost in Falkirk?
Design comes with the job: the survey, layout and itemised quote are free. In Falkirk, a complete designed, supplied and fitted bathroom typically costs £6,200–£11,500 including VAT. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Survey and layout
- Written, itemised quote
Detailed design
- Elevations and tile layouts
Full project
- One contract and one team
Guide prices for Falkirk including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Falkirk
In Falkirk we cover FK1, FK2 and FK5; we also cover Grangemouth, 2.5 miles away, and Alloa.
Homes in and around Falkirk vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. Whether you are in Falkirk or elsewhere in the Forth Valley, layout options come with an itemised written quote. A design survey in Falkirk covers drainage, supplies, electrics and ventilation, so nothing on the drawing is guesswork.
Supplies across most of the Forth Valley are soft. That leaves you free to choose matt black, brushed brass or clear glass without worrying much about limescale. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
What the job includes
- A conversation about who uses the room, when, and what does not work about the current one
- A lighting and electrical plan showing switches, fittings, shaver socket and extractor fan
- Layout options drawn to scale, showing the bath or shower, WC, basin, storage and towel rail
- A measured survey of the room, including ceiling heights, slopes, window and door positions and any boxing
Decisions to make first
Storage
Fitted furniture, a vanity with a tall cupboard, or recessed niches and a mirror cabinet. Recessed storage costs no floor space but needs a stud wall or deep boxing to sit in.
Tile setting-out
Centring tiles on the window, basin or niche avoids thin slivers at the edges. Large tiles mean fewer joints but need flatter walls.
Rules that apply in Scotland
In Scotland, a straight refit rarely needs a building warrant, but forming a new bathroom, altering drainage or structural work may. The Technical Handbook uses 15 l/s extract for a bathroom, and the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014 cover new water fittings.
