Family bathrooms in Christchurch

Postcode districts: BH6, BH7, BH23
Nearby: Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown
Guide price: £6,100–£11,250
Typical time on site: 6–10 working days
Water: Hard across most of Dorset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a family bathroom cost in Christchurch?

In Christchurch, a family bathroom typically costs £6,100–£11,250 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,600–£6,600

White suite, chrome taps

Typical

Signature

£6,600–£10,250

Porcelain tiles, heated towel rail

Bespoke

£10,250–£18,250

Separate bath and shower

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

Working in Christchurch

We cover every part of Christchurch, including BH6, BH7 and BH23, and nearby Bournemouth (4.4 miles) and New Milton (5.2 miles).

In Christchurch, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If your Christchurch home has just one bathroom, we plan the fit so the toilet is working again at the end of each day wherever the job allows. For a busy Christchurch household sharing one main bathroom, a thermostatic shower over a full-size bath is usually the most practical layout.

Water across much of Dorset is 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

A layout that keeps a full-size bath, with options for a shower over it or a separate enclosure if the room allows
Wall and floor tiling, with a floor finish chosen to grip under wet feet
Strip-out of the old suite and tiles, with the waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier
Moisture-resistant boarding and tanking around the bath and shower before any tiling

Decisions to make first

Screen or curtain

Glass keeps water in better than a curtain and does not go mouldy at the hem. A folding or hinged screen swings out of the way when you are kneeling to bath a child.

Floor

Matt or textured porcelain is the hardest-wearing option. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is warmer, quieter and cheaper to lay. Avoid polished tiles where children climb out of the bath.

Rules that apply in England

In England, any new circuit, or any change to the wiring in a room with a bath or shower, is notifiable under Part P. Part G limits the hot water at a new bath to 48 °C only in a new dwelling or one created by change of use; it does not apply to a replacement bath in an existing house, but a thermostatic valve is a sensible choice where children bathe.

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Family bathrooms in Christchurch: questions

How much should I budget for a family bathroom in Christchurch?

A family bathroom in Christchurch usually costs £6,100–£11,250 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Is the home survey in Christchurch 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 BH6 in Christchurch?

Yes. We cover all of Christchurch, including BH6, BH7 and BH23, and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Christchurch?

Is a shower over the bath a good idea?

Yes, a shower over the bath is the most space-efficient way to have both in one room. Use a shower bath or a straight bath at least 700 mm wide, a glass screen and tiling or wall panels to full height around the bath. A common leak point is the seal between bath and wall, so the bath must be fully supported before it is sealed.