Bathroom renovation in Basingstoke

Postcode districts: RG21, RG22, RG23, RG24
Nearby: Tadley, Alton and Fleet
Guide price: £8,400–£16,750
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Hard across most of Hampshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Basingstoke?

In Basingstoke, a bathroom renovation typically costs £8,400–£16,750 including VAT, based on South East England prices. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£5,600–£9,000

Make good and decorate

Typical

Full renovation

£9,000–£16,750

Back to brick or studwork

Structural

£13,500–£24,750

New drainage route

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

Working in Basingstoke

We cover every part of Basingstoke, including RG21, RG22, RG23 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Tadley (6.3 miles) and Alton (9.2 miles).

Across a large town like Basingstoke, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. A renovation survey in Basingstoke looks behind the surfaces, at joists, pipework and wiring, before any figure is put on paper. Whether your Basingstoke bathroom needs a refresh or a full strip back to brick, the written quote shows both where both are realistic.

Most of Hampshire has hard water. 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

A survey of the structure and services: joists, walls, ceilings, pipework, wastes, wiring and ventilation
Repairs to rotten floorboards, joists or other timber found once the room is open
New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician
Layout changes such as moved doors, new stud walls or boxing for concealed cisterns

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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 Basingstoke: questions

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

A bathroom renovation in Basingstoke usually costs £8,400–£16,750 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.

Is the water hard in Basingstoke?

Who handles building control for a bathroom renovation in Basingstoke?

Building control for Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke.

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.