Bathroom renovation in Rochester

Postcode districts: ME1, ME4, ME5
Nearby: Chatham, Strood and Gillingham
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 Rochester?

As a guide, budget £8,400 to £16,750 including VAT for a bathroom renovation in Rochester; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£5,600–£9,000

Re-tile and re-floor

Typical

Full renovation

£9,000–£16,750

New layout options

Structural

£13,500–£24,750

Walls moved or rooms combined

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

Working in Rochester

We cover every part of Rochester, including ME1, ME4 and ME5, and nearby Chatham (1.1 miles) and Strood (1.3 miles).

Homes in and around Rochester 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 Rochester, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust. In Rochester flats, the lease and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent.

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

Re-plastering or boarding, with cement-based boards and tanking in the wet areas
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier
New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician
Tiling, fitting of the suite and furniture, making good and decorating, then handover

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.

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 Rochester: questions

What is the price of a bathroom renovation in Rochester?

A bathroom renovation in Rochester 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 home survey in Rochester 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 ME1 in Rochester?

Yes. We cover all of Rochester, including ME1, ME4 and ME5, and nearby Chatham, Strood and Gillingham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Rochester?

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.