Bathroom renovation in Ballymena

Postcode districts: BT42, BT43, BT44
Nearby: Antrim, Magherafelt and Larne
Guide price: £6,600–£13,250
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Antrim
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Ballymena?

As a guide, budget £6,600 to £13,250 including VAT for a bathroom renovation in Ballymena; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for Northern Ireland, where prices are typically about 12% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£4,400–£7,000

Same layout, new suite

Typical

Full renovation

£7,000–£13,250

Re-plaster, new pipework and electrics

Structural

£10,500–£19,250

Ventilation and lighting redesigned

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

Working in Ballymena

We work right across Ballymena — BT42, BT43 and BT44 — and in neighbouring Antrim and Magherafelt.

Homes in and around Ballymena vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. In Ballymena flats, the lease and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent. If you have just bought a house in Ballymena, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust.

Supplies across most of County Antrim 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 survey of the structure and services: joists, walls, ceilings, pipework, wastes, wiring and ventilation
Repairs to rotten floorboards, joists or other timber found once the room is open
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier
New hot and cold pipework and wastes, with isolation valves to each fitting

Decisions to make first

Shower floor

With the floor already up, a renovation is the easiest time to form a level shower floor or a full wet room.

Heating

Moving the radiator, adding a heated towel rail or laying underfloor heating is simpler while the room is stripped.

Rules that apply in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, building control covers drainage, structural changes and ventilation, with ventilation set out in Technical Booklet K. There is no Part P, but new wiring should be designed, tested and certified to BS 7671.

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Bathroom renovation in Ballymena: questions

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Ballymena?

A bathroom renovation in Ballymena usually costs £6,600–£13,250 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.

Do you cover BT42 in Ballymena?

Yes. We cover all of Ballymena, including BT42, BT43 and BT44, and nearby Antrim, Magherafelt and Larne. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Ballymena?

Does a bathroom renovation in Ballymena need building control approval?

Building control in Ballymena is run by the local district council. Where approval is needed, for example for new drainage, we tell you at the survey and handle it as part of the job.

Should I renovate the bathroom before or after other building work?

If you are also rewiring, replacing the boiler or replumbing the house, do the bathroom at the same time as those works or straight after their first fix. New pipes and cables are then run once, and fresh tiles are not disturbed later.