What does a luxury bathroom cost in Argyll and Bute?
Our guide range in Argyll and Bute is £11,500–£24,000 including VAT. Prices in Argyll and Bute run at about 4% below the UK guide, based on Scotland labour rates. Travel and delivery to islands and remote areas are priced on your quote.
Premium
- Designer brassware and wall-hung pieces
Signature
- Underfloor heating, layered lighting
Statement
- Natural stone or microcement
Guide prices for Argyll & Bute including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in Argyll and Bute?
Most of Argyll and Bute 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. We plan luxury bathrooms in Helensburgh with drawings and a full product schedule, and the price is fixed in writing once the design is agreed.
What the job includes
- Layout drawings, wall elevations and a tile setting-out plan
- Concealed thermostatic or digital shower valves, set into the wall to the depth the manufacturer specifies
- Large-format porcelain, natural stone or microcement over full tanking
- A full snag check, sealing of stone where needed, and a handover of manuals and isolation points
- Floor strengthening where a stone-resin, cast-iron or natural stone bath needs it
- Bespoke fitted furniture, mitred tile edges and recessed niches
Decisions to make first
Heating
Underfloor heating under stone or porcelain makes the room comfortable all year; pair it with a towel rail for drying.
Wall and floor finish
Large-format porcelain gives a stone look with little upkeep. Natural stone and microcement are beautiful but need sealing and care, especially in hard-water areas.
Shower system
A concealed thermostatic valve with a ceiling head and handset is the usual choice. A digital valve sets the temperature from a wall panel, and a steam enclosure needs its own generator and supply.
Freestanding bath material
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch. Stone resin holds heat and feels solid but is much heavier. Cast iron is the heaviest of all and nearly always needs a structural check.
Rules that apply in Scotland
Internal bathroom work does not need planning permission, but a listed building needs listed building consent for alterations affecting its character, including new soil or vent pipes through walls. Heavy baths and stone floors add load to the floor structure, which should be checked first. Electrics must meet BS 7671, including the IP ratings in each zone and 30 mA RCD protection on every circuit.
In Scotland, structural work such as strengthening a floor, or altering the drainage, may need a building warrant. An unvented cylinder should be fitted by an installer qualified for unvented systems, and the electrics tested and certified to BS 7671.