Bathroom renovation in Cheltenham

Postcode districts: GL50, GL51, GL53
Nearby: Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud
Guide price: £7,600–£15,250
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Hard across most of Gloucestershire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Cheltenham?

As a guide, budget £7,600 to £15,250 including VAT for a bathroom renovation in Cheltenham; 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

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 Cheltenham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Cheltenham

In Cheltenham we cover GL50, GL51 and GL53; we also cover Tewkesbury, 7.2 miles away, and Gloucester.

Across a large town like Cheltenham, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. A renovation survey in Cheltenham looks behind the surfaces, at joists, pipework and wiring, before any figure is put on paper. For listed and period properties in Cheltenham, we check early whether listed building consent applies to the work you have in mind.

Supplies across most of Gloucestershire are 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

New hot and cold pipework and wastes, with isolation valves to each fitting
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
A survey of the structure and services: joists, walls, ceilings, pipework, wastes, wiring and ventilation

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.

Heating

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

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 Cheltenham: questions

What is the price of a bathroom renovation in Cheltenham?

A bathroom renovation in Cheltenham usually costs £7,600–£15,250 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

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 Cheltenham.

Is the home survey in Cheltenham 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 GL50 in Cheltenham?

Yes. We cover all of Cheltenham, including GL50, GL51 and GL53, and nearby Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud. 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.