Bathroom renovation in Exeter

Postcode districts: EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
Nearby: Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot
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 Exeter?

Guide price in Exeter: £7,600–£15,250 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£5,100–£8,200

Same layout, new suite

Typical

Full renovation

£8,200–£15,250

Re-plaster, new pipework and electrics

Structural

£12,250–£22,500

Ventilation and lighting redesigned

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

Working in Exeter

As well as Exeter itself (EX1, EX2, EX3 and 1 more postcode districts), we survey in Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.

In a city the size of Exeter, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. A renovation survey in Exeter looks behind the surfaces, at joists, pipework and wiring, before any figure is put on paper. In Exeter flats, the lease and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent.

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

Tiling, fitting of the suite and furniture, making good and decorating, then handover
New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician
New hot and cold pipework and wastes, with isolation valves to each fitting
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier

Decisions to make first

Heating

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

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 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 Exeter: questions

What is the price of a bathroom renovation in Exeter?

A bathroom renovation in Exeter 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 Exeter.

Is the home survey in Exeter 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 EX1 in Exeter?

Yes. We cover all of Exeter, including EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4, and nearby Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Do I need building regulations approval for a bathroom renovation?

Often, for parts of the job. New electrical circuits, new drainage or connections to the soil stack, and structural changes such as removing a wall can all be building regulations work. Replacing a suite in the same positions usually is not. We tell you which items apply to your job and who will notify them.