- Postcode districts
- BL5
- Nearby
- Atherton, Hindley and Tyldesley
- Guide price
- £7,000–£14,000
- Typical time on site
- 8–15 working days
- Water
- Soft across most of Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a bathroom renovation cost in Westhoughton?
In Westhoughton, a bathroom renovation typically costs £7,000–£14,000 including VAT, based on North West England prices. Prices in North West England run at about 6% below 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
- Re-tile and re-floor
Full renovation
- New layout options
Structural
- Walls moved or rooms combined
Guide prices for Westhoughton including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Westhoughton
In Westhoughton we cover BL5; we also cover Atherton, 2.2 miles away, and Hindley.
Homes in and around Westhoughton vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you have just bought a house in Westhoughton, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust. In Westhoughton flats, the lease and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent.
Most of Greater Manchester is supplied with soft water. That leaves you free to choose matt black, brushed brass or clear glass without worrying much about 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
- Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier
- Layout changes such as moved doors, new stud walls or boxing for concealed cisterns
- Repairs to rotten floorboards, joists or other timber found once the room is open
Decisions to make first
Combining rooms
Taking out the wall between a bathroom and a separate WC gives one larger room, but it is structural work and may need building control.
Plaster or boards
Plaster suits dry walls that will be painted. Cement-based tile backer boards are the better base behind showers and under heavy tiles.
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.
