Bathroom renovation in Eltham

Postcode districts: SE2, SE9, SE18, SE28
Nearby: Blackheath, Welling and Catford
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 Eltham?

Guide price in Eltham: £9,400–£18,750 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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

Re-tile and re-floor

Typical

Full renovation

£10,000–£18,750

New layout options

Structural

£15,000–£27,500

Walls moved or rooms combined

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

Working in Eltham

As well as Eltham itself (SE2, SE9, SE18 and 1 more postcode districts), we survey in Blackheath, Welling and Catford.

In Eltham, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If your Eltham home is older and the bathroom still has original pipework or plaster behind the tiles, the survey shows whether a renovation or a refit makes more sense. Whether your Eltham bathroom needs a refresh or a full strip back to brick, the written quote shows both where both are realistic.

Water across much of Greater London is 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

Repairs to rotten floorboards, joists or other timber found once the room is open
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier
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

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 Eltham: questions

What is the price of a bathroom renovation in Eltham?

A bathroom renovation in Eltham 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.

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 Eltham.

Is the home survey in Eltham 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 SE2 in Eltham?

Yes. We cover all of Eltham, including SE2, SE9, SE18 and SE28, and nearby Blackheath, Welling and Catford. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Should I renovate the bathroom before or after other building work?

If you are also rewiring, replacing the boiler or replumbing the house, do the bathroom at the same time as those works or straight after their first fix. New pipes and cables are then run once, and fresh tiles are not disturbed later.