Bathroom renovation in Bangor, County Down

Postcode districts: BT19, BT20
Nearby: Newtownards, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey
Guide price: £6,600–£13,250
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Down
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Bangor?

In Bangor, a bathroom renovation typically costs £6,600–£13,250 including VAT, based on Northern Ireland prices. Prices in Northern Ireland run at about 12% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£4,400–£7,000

Make good and decorate

Typical

Full renovation

£7,000–£13,250

Back to brick or studwork

Structural

£10,500–£19,250

New drainage route

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

Working in Bangor

We work right across Bangor — BT19 and BT20 — and in neighbouring Newtownards and Carrickfergus.

In a city the size of Bangor, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. If your Bangor home is older and the bathroom still has original pipework or plaster behind the tiles, the survey shows whether a renovation or a refit makes more sense. If you have just bought a house in Bangor, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust.

Water across much of County Down is 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

Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier
New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician
Re-plastering or boarding, with cement-based boards and tanking in the wet areas
Layout changes such as moved doors, new stud walls or boxing for concealed cisterns

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.

Pipe material

Copper suits exposed runs and the area near the boiler. Plastic pipe is quicker under floors and inside walls, and long runs need fewer joints.

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 Bangor: questions

How much should I budget for a bathroom renovation in Bangor?

A bathroom renovation in Bangor usually costs £6,600–£13,250 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Do you cover BT19 and BT20 in Bangor?

Yes. We cover all of Bangor, including BT19 and BT20, and nearby Newtownards, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Bangor?

Does a bathroom renovation in Bangor need building control approval?

Building control in Bangor 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.

What is the difference between a bathroom refit and a renovation?

A refit replaces the visible parts, the suite, tiles and floor, and keeps the pipework, wiring and walls behind them. A renovation strips the room to its structure and replaces those hidden services too, often with a new layout. It costs more and takes longer, but it deals with problems a refit would only cover up.