Family bathrooms in Stretford

Postcode districts: M17, M32, M41
Nearby: Old Trafford, Urmston and Sale
Guide price: £5,600–£10,250
Typical time on site: 6–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of Greater Manchester
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a family bathroom cost in Stretford?

Guide price in Stretford: £5,600–£10,250 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Prices in North West England run at about 6% 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.

Essential

£4,200–£6,100

White suite, chrome taps

Typical

Signature

£6,100–£9,400

Porcelain tiles, heated towel rail

Bespoke

£9,400–£17,000

Separate bath and shower

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

Working in Stretford

We work right across Stretford — M17, M32 and M41 — and in neighbouring Old Trafford and Urmston.

In Stretford, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. Whether your Stretford 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 Stretford household sharing one main bathroom, a thermostatic shower over a full-size bath is usually the most practical layout.

Supplies across most of Greater Manchester 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 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
Supply of the bath, basin, WC, brassware, shower, screen, tiles and heated towel rail
Strip-out of the old suite and tiles, with the waste taken away by a licensed waste carrier

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.

Shower over the bath or separate

A shower over the bath with a fixed or hinged screen is the most space-efficient. A separate enclosure needs roughly another square metre of floor but means the bath queue no longer holds up the shower queue.

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 Stretford: questions

How much does a family bathroom cost in Stretford?

A family bathroom in Stretford usually costs £5,600–£10,250 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Is the home survey in Stretford 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 M17 in Stretford?

Yes. We cover all of Stretford, including M17, M32 and M41, and nearby Old Trafford, Urmston and Sale. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Stretford?

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.