Bathroom renovation in Perth

Postcode districts: PH1, PH2
Nearby: Auchterarder, Blairgowrie and Rattray and Crieff
Guide price: £7,200–£14,500
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Soft across most of Perth and Kinross
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Perth?

As a guide, budget £7,200 to £14,500 including VAT for a bathroom renovation in Perth; your written quote will pin it down. 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 Perth including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Perth

We work right across Perth — PH1 and PH2 — and in neighbouring Auchterarder and Blairgowrie and Rattray.

In a city the size of Perth, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. If you have just bought a house in Perth, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust. In Perth flats, the title deeds and the flat below are considered before a renovation is planned, particularly for moving the WC or adding a vent.

Supplies across most of Perth and Kinross 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

New wiring, lighting, extractor fan and RCD protection, installed and certified by a qualified electrician
A survey of the structure and services: joists, walls, ceilings, pipework, wastes, wiring and ventilation
Layout changes such as moved doors, new stud walls or boxing for concealed cisterns
Repairs to rotten floorboards, joists or other timber found once the room is open

Decisions to make first

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.

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 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 Perth: questions

What is the price of a bathroom renovation in Perth?

A bathroom renovation in Perth usually costs £7,200–£14,500 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.

Do you cover PH1 and PH2 in Perth?

Yes. We cover all of Perth, including PH1 and PH2, and nearby Auchterarder, Blairgowrie and Rattray and Crieff. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Perth?

Will a bathroom renovation in Perth need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

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.