Bathroom renovation in Felling

Postcode districts: NE8, NE9, NE10
Nearby: Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn
Guide price: £6,800–£13,500
Typical time on site: 8–15 working days
Water: Soft across most of Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom renovation cost in Felling?

As a guide, budget £6,800 to £13,500 including VAT for a bathroom renovation in Felling; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in North East England run at about 10% below 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

£4,500–£7,200

Same layout, new suite

Typical

Full renovation

£7,200–£13,500

Re-plaster, new pipework and electrics

Structural

£10,750–£19,750

Ventilation and lighting redesigned

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

Working in Felling

In Felling we cover NE8, NE9 and NE10; we also cover Gateshead, 1.4 miles away, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Homes in and around Felling 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 Felling, renovating the bathroom before moving in saves living through the dust. For listed and period properties in Felling, we check early whether listed building consent applies to the work you have in mind.

Supplies across most of Tyne and Wear 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

A survey of the structure and services: joists, walls, ceilings, pipework, wastes, wiring and ventilation
New hot and cold pipework and wastes, with isolation valves to each fitting
Layout changes such as moved doors, new stud walls or boxing for concealed cisterns
Strip-out back to brick or studwork, with waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Felling: questions

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Felling?

A bathroom renovation in Felling usually costs £6,800–£13,500 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.

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 Felling.

Is the home survey in Felling 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 NE8 in Felling?

Yes. We cover all of Felling, including NE8, NE9 and NE10, and nearby Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Should I renovate the bathroom before or after other building work?

If you are also rewiring, replacing the boiler or replumbing the house, do the bathroom at the same time as those works or straight after their first fix. New pipes and cables are then run once, and fresh tiles are not disturbed later.