Family bathrooms in Brighton

Postcode districts: BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41
Nearby: Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes
Guide price: £6,700–£12,250
Typical time on site: 6–10 working days
Water: Hard across most of East Sussex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a family bathroom cost in Brighton?

As a guide, budget £6,700 to £12,250 including VAT for a family bathroom in Brighton; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£5,000–£7,300

Tiling around bath and basin

Typical

Signature

£7,300–£11,250

Fitted vanity and WC unit

Bespoke

£11,250–£20,250

Double basin or freestanding bath

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

Working in Brighton

As well as Brighton itself (BN1, BN2, BN3 and 1 more postcode districts), we survey in Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes.

In a city the size of Brighton, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. Whether your Brighton bathroom is a narrow galley or a square main room, we show you whether a separate shower would fit before you decide. For a busy Brighton household sharing one main bathroom, a thermostatic shower over a full-size bath is usually the most practical layout.

Water across much of East Sussex 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
Supply of the bath, basin, WC, brassware, shower, screen, tiles and heated towel rail
Final silicone, a test of every tap and waste, and a clean handover
Moisture-resistant boarding and tanking around the bath and shower before any tiling

Decisions to make first

Bath shape

A standard 1700 mm bath fits most rooms. A shower bath widens at one end to give more standing room under the shower; a double-ended bath puts the waste in the middle so two children can share without one sitting on the plug.

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.

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 Brighton: questions

How much does a family bathroom cost in Brighton?

A family bathroom in Brighton usually costs £6,700–£12,250 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover BN1 in Brighton?

Yes. We cover all of Brighton, including BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41, and nearby Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Brighton?

Who handles building control for a family bathroom in Brighton?

Building control for Brighton is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

Should a family bathroom have a bath?

If you have young children, yes: bathing a toddler in a shower tray is hard work. In a single-bathroom house, a bath with a good thermostatic shower over it gives you both in one footprint. If the children are older and nobody baths, a walk-in shower may suit you better; our bath or shower guide sets out the trade-offs.