Bathroom renovation in Barnstaple

Postcode districts: EX31, EX32
Nearby: Bideford, Tiverton and Exeter
Guide price: £7,600–£15,250
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Soft across most of Devon
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Barnstaple?

In Barnstaple, a bathroom renovation typically costs £7,600–£15,250 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£5,100–£8,200

Make good and decorate

Typical

Full renovation

£8,200–£15,250

Back to brick or studwork

Structural

£12,250–£22,500

New drainage route

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

Working in Barnstaple

We cover every part of Barnstaple, including EX31 and EX32, and nearby Bideford (7.9 miles) and Tiverton (27.5 miles).

Homes in and around Barnstaple vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you have just bought a house in Barnstaple, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust. If your Barnstaple 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.

Most of Devon is supplied with soft water. 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
Re-plastering or boarding, with cement-based boards and tanking in the wet areas

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.

Plaster or boards

Plaster suits dry walls that will be painted. Cement-based tile backer boards are the better base behind showers and under heavy tiles.

Rules that apply in England

In England, structural changes, new drainage or a new connection to the soil stack under Part H, and new circuits under Part P can all be building regulations work. A registered electrician can self-certify the electrics; structural and drainage work may need a building notice or a full plans application to building control.

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Bathroom renovation in Barnstaple: questions

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

A bathroom renovation in Barnstaple usually costs £7,600–£15,250 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

Allow 8–15 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Barnstaple.

Is the home survey in Barnstaple 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 EX31 and EX32 in Barnstaple?

Yes. We cover all of Barnstaple, including EX31 and EX32, and nearby Bideford, Tiverton and Exeter. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

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.