Family bathrooms in Wishaw

Postcode districts: ML2
Nearby: Larkhall, Motherwell and Hamilton
Guide price: £5,800–£10,500
Typical time on site: 6–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of Lanarkshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a family bathroom cost in Wishaw?

Our guide price for a family bathroom in Wishaw is £5,800–£10,500 including VAT. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% 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

£4,300–£6,200

Tiling around bath and basin

Typical

Signature

£6,200–£9,600

Fitted vanity and WC unit

Bespoke

£9,600–£17,250

Double basin or freestanding bath

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

Working in Wishaw

In Wishaw we cover ML2; we also cover Larkhall, 3 miles away, and Motherwell.

Homes in and around Wishaw vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If your Wishaw 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. If you have young children at home in Wishaw, we can talk through a bath that is easy to lean over, a slip-resistant floor and high-level storage.

Most of Lanarkshire is supplied with soft water. 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

Moisture-resistant boarding and tanking around the bath and shower before any tiling
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
A layout that keeps a full-size bath, with options for a shower over it or a separate enclosure if the room allows

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 Scotland

In Scotland there is no Part P. A straight replacement of a family bathroom rarely needs a building warrant, but altering the drainage or forming a bathroom in a different room may. Water fittings are covered by the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014, and the electrics should be tested and certified to BS 7671.

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Family bathrooms in Wishaw: questions

What is the price of a family bathroom in Wishaw?

A family bathroom in Wishaw usually costs £5,800–£10,500 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.

Is the home survey in Wishaw 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 ML2 in Wishaw?

Yes. We cover all of Wishaw, including ML2, and nearby Larkhall, Motherwell and Hamilton. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Wishaw?

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.