Bathroom renovation in Tonbridge

Postcode districts: TN9, TN10, TN11
Nearby: Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Crowborough
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 Tonbridge?

In Tonbridge, 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 Tonbridge including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Tonbridge

In Tonbridge we cover TN9, TN10 and TN11; we also cover Tunbridge Wells, 4.3 miles away, and Sevenoaks.

In Tonbridge, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. A renovation survey in Tonbridge looks behind the surfaces, at joists, pipework and wiring, before any figure is put on paper. If you have just bought a house in Tonbridge, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust.

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
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

Decisions to make first

How far back to strip

Back to brick gives a clean start. Keeping sound plaster on some walls saves time and money, and the survey shows which walls can stay.

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.

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Bathroom renovation in Tonbridge: questions

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

A bathroom renovation in Tonbridge 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.

Is the home survey in Tonbridge 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 TN9 in Tonbridge?

Yes. We cover all of Tonbridge, including TN9, TN10 and TN11, and nearby Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Crowborough. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Tonbridge?

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.