Bathroom renovation in Brighton

Postcode districts: BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41
Nearby: Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes
Guide price: £8,400–£16,750
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Hard across most of East Sussex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Brighton?

In Brighton, a bathroom renovation typically costs £8,400–£16,750 including VAT, based on South East England prices. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£5,600–£9,000

Make good and decorate

Typical

Full renovation

£9,000–£16,750

Back to brick or studwork

Structural

£13,500–£24,750

New drainage route

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

Working in Brighton

As well as Brighton itself (BN1, BN2, BN3 and 1 more postcode districts), we survey in Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes.

Brighton is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. A renovation survey in Brighton looks behind the surfaces, at joists, pipework and wiring, before any figure is put on paper. Whether your Brighton bathroom needs a refresh or a full strip back to brick, the written quote shows both where both are realistic.

Water across much of East Sussex is hard. We plan easy-clean glass, rimless toilets and finishes that do not show 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
Layout changes such as moved doors, new stud walls or boxing for concealed cisterns
Re-plastering or boarding, with cement-based boards and tanking in the wet areas
Tiling, fitting of the suite and furniture, making good and decorating, then handover

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.

Shower floor

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

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 Brighton: questions

What is the price of a bathroom renovation in Brighton?

A bathroom renovation in Brighton usually costs £8,400–£16,750 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 BN1 in Brighton?

Yes. We cover all of Brighton, including BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41, and nearby Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Brighton?

Who handles building control for a bathroom renovation in Brighton?

Building control for Brighton 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.

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.