Family bathrooms in Hove

Postcode districts: BN1, BN3, BN41
Nearby: Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea
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 Hove?

In Hove, a family bathroom typically costs £6,700–£12,250 including VAT, based on South East England prices. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£5,000–£7,300

Bath with shower over and screen

Typical

Signature

£7,300–£11,250

Thermostatic shower, bath screen

Bespoke

£11,250–£20,250

Underfloor heating, feature lighting

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

Working in Hove

As well as Hove itself (BN1, BN3 and BN41), we survey in Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea.

Hove has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. Whether your Hove bathroom is a narrow galley or a square main room, we show you whether a separate shower would fit before you decide. If you have young children at home in Hove, we can talk through a bath that is easy to lean over, a slip-resistant floor and high-level storage.

Most of East Sussex has hard water. 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

Moisture-resistant boarding and tanking around the bath and shower before any tiling
Supply of the bath, basin, WC, brassware, shower, screen, tiles and heated towel rail
A free home survey covering room sizes, the soil stack position, your boiler or cylinder type and water pressure
Lights, extractor fan and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified

Decisions to make first

Bath material

Reinforced acrylic is warm to the touch and light on the floor. Steel enamel is harder-wearing and feels more solid, but it draws heat from the water faster.

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 Hove: questions

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

A family bathroom in Hove usually costs £6,700–£12,250 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.

Is the home survey in Hove 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 BN1 in Hove?

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

Is the water hard in Hove?

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.