Bathroom renovation in Hamilton

Postcode districts: ML3
Nearby: Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall
Guide price: £7,200–£14,500
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Soft across most of Lanarkshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Hamilton?

Guide price in Hamilton: £7,200–£14,500 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refresh

£4,800–£7,700

Re-tile and re-floor

Typical

Full renovation

£7,700–£14,500

New layout options

Structural

£11,500–£21,000

Walls moved or rooms combined

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

Working in Hamilton

In Hamilton we cover ML3; we also cover Motherwell, 2.2 miles away, and Blantyre.

Homes in and around Hamilton vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. In Hamilton flats, the title deeds and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent. Whether your Hamilton bathroom needs a refresh or a full strip back to brick, the written quote shows both where both are realistic.

Supplies across most of Lanarkshire are soft. That leaves you free to choose matt black, brushed brass or clear glass without worrying much about 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
New hot and cold pipework and wastes, with isolation valves to each fitting
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier

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.

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 Scotland

In Scotland, structural work, altering drainage or forming a new bathroom may need a building warrant, which must be granted before that work starts. A straight refit rarely needs one. Electrical work is tested and certified to BS 7671.

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Bathroom renovation in Hamilton: questions

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

A bathroom renovation in Hamilton usually costs £7,200–£14,500 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are 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 Hamilton.

Is the home survey in Hamilton 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 ML3 in Hamilton?

Yes. We cover all of Hamilton, including ML3, and nearby Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall. 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.