Bathroom renovation in Ashford, Kent

Postcode districts: TN23, TN24
Nearby: Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone
Guide price: £8,400–£16,750
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Kent
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Ashford?

In Ashford, a bathroom renovation typically costs £8,400–£16,750 including VAT, based on South East England prices. Prices in South East England run at about 12% 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

£5,600–£9,000

Same layout, new suite

Typical

Full renovation

£9,000–£16,750

Re-plaster, new pipework and electrics

Structural

£13,500–£24,750

Ventilation and lighting redesigned

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

Working in Ashford

We work right across Ashford — TN23 and TN24 — and in neighbouring Faversham and Canterbury.

In Ashford, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For listed and period properties in Ashford, we check early whether listed building consent applies to the work you have in mind. A renovation survey in Ashford looks behind the surfaces, at joists, pipework and wiring, before any figure is put on paper.

Water across much of Kent 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

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
New hot and cold pipework and wastes, with isolation valves to each fitting

Decisions to make first

Shower floor

With the floor already up, a renovation is the easiest time to form a level shower floor or a full wet room.

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 Ashford: questions

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

A bathroom renovation in Ashford usually costs £8,400–£16,750 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

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 Ashford.

Is the home survey in Ashford 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 TN23 and TN24 in Ashford?

Yes. We cover all of Ashford, including TN23 and TN24, and nearby Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

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.