Bathroom renovation in Paignton

Postcode districts: TQ2, TQ3, TQ4
Nearby: Torquay, Brixham 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 Paignton?

As a guide, budget £7,600 to £15,250 including VAT for a bathroom renovation in Paignton; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£5,100–£8,200

Re-tile and re-floor

Typical

Full renovation

£8,200–£15,250

New layout options

Structural

£12,250–£22,500

Walls moved or rooms combined

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

Working in Paignton

As well as Paignton itself (TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4), we survey in Torquay, Brixham and Newton Abbot.

Homes in and around Paignton vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. In Paignton flats, the lease and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent. For listed and period properties in Paignton, we check early whether listed building consent applies to the work you have in mind.

Water across much of Devon 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

Tiling, fitting of the suite and furniture, making good and decorating, then handover
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier
Repairs to rotten floorboards, joists or other timber found once the room is open
New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician

Decisions to make first

How far back to strip

Back to brick gives a clean start. Keeping sound plaster on some walls saves time and money, and the survey shows which walls can stay.

Combining rooms

Taking out the wall between a bathroom and a separate WC gives one larger room, but it is structural work and may need building control.

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 Paignton: questions

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Paignton?

A bathroom renovation in Paignton usually costs £7,600–£15,250 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.

Is the water hard in Paignton?

Who handles building control for a bathroom renovation in Paignton?

Building control for Paignton is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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 Paignton.

Can I live in the house during a bathroom renovation?

Yes, most people do. Expect dust, noise and the water to be off for short spells, and plan for no bath or shower in that room for two to three weeks. If it is your only toilet, talk to us at the survey about keeping a WC working for as much of the job as possible.