Bathroom renovation in Gillingham

Postcode districts: ME7, ME8
Nearby: Chatham, Rochester and Strood
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 Gillingham?

Guide price in Gillingham: £8,400–£16,750 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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

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 Gillingham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Gillingham

In Gillingham we cover ME7 and ME8; we also cover Chatham, 1.1 miles away, and Rochester.

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

Most of Kent has very 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

Tiling, fitting of the suite and furniture, making good and decorating, then handover
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
Re-plastering or boarding, with cement-based boards and tanking in the wet areas

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.

Heating

Moving the radiator, adding a heated towel rail or laying underfloor heating is simpler while the room is stripped.

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 Gillingham: questions

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Gillingham?

A bathroom renovation in Gillingham 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.

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 Gillingham.

Is the home survey in Gillingham 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 ME7 and ME8 in Gillingham?

Yes. We cover all of Gillingham, including ME7 and ME8, and nearby Chatham, Rochester and Strood. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Do I need building regulations approval for a bathroom renovation?

Often, for parts of the job. New electrical circuits, new drainage or connections to the soil stack, and structural changes such as removing a wall can all be building regulations work. Replacing a suite in the same positions usually is not. We tell you which items apply to your job and who will notify them.