Bathroom renovation in Brent

Postcode districts: HA0, HA9, NW2, NW9, NW10
Nearby: Harrow, Bushey and Borehamwood
Guide price: £9,400–£18,750
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Brent?

In Brent, a bathroom renovation typically costs £9,400–£18,750 including VAT, based on London prices. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£6,200–£10,000

Same layout, new suite

Typical

Full renovation

£10,000–£18,750

Re-plaster, new pipework and electrics

Structural

£15,000–£27,500

Ventilation and lighting redesigned

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

Working in Brent

We work right across Brent — HA0, HA9, NW2 and 2 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Harrow and Bushey.

In Brent, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. A renovation survey in Brent looks behind the surfaces, at joists, pipework and wiring, before any figure is put on paper. In Brent flats, the lease and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent.

Supplies across most of Greater London are very 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

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
New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician
Tiling, fitting of the suite and furniture, making good and decorating, then handover

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Brent: questions

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Brent?

A bathroom renovation in Brent usually costs £9,400–£18,750 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.

Do you cover HA0 in Brent?

Yes. We cover all of Brent, including HA0, HA9, NW2, NW9 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Harrow, Bushey and Borehamwood. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Brent?

Who handles building control for a bathroom renovation in Brent?

Building control for Brent 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.