Bathroom renovation in Romford

Postcode districts: RM1, RM2, RM3, RM5, RM7, RM11 + 3 more
Nearby: Hornchurch, Dagenham and Becontree
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 Romford?

Our guide price for a bathroom renovation in Romford is £9,400–£18,750 including VAT. Prices in London run at about 25% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. 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 Romford including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Romford

In Romford we cover RM1, RM2, RM3 and 6 more postcode districts; we also cover Hornchurch, 1.8 miles away, and Dagenham.

London homes in Romford often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. In Romford flats, the lease and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent. Whether your Romford bathroom needs a refresh or a full strip back to brick, the written quote shows both where both are realistic.

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

Re-plastering or boarding, with cement-based boards and tanking in the wet areas
A survey of the structure and services: joists, walls, ceilings, pipework, wastes, wiring and ventilation
New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier

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 Romford: questions

How much should I budget for a bathroom renovation in Romford?

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

Who handles building control for a bathroom renovation in Romford?

Building control for Romford 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 Romford.

Is the home survey in Romford 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.

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.