What does a luxury bathroom cost in County Down?
Our guide range in County Down is £10,500–£22,000 including VAT. Prices in County Down run at about 12% below the UK guide, based on Northern Ireland labour rates.
Premium
- Freestanding bath and walk-in shower
Signature
- Concealed digital shower
Statement
- Full redesign of the room
Guide prices for County Down including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in County Down?
Supplies across most of County Down 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. If your Bangor home has a larger main bathroom, a freestanding bath with a separate walk-in shower is usually where the design starts.
What the job includes
- 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
- Underfloor heating, layered lighting and any steam unit wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
- Layout drawings, wall elevations and a tile setting-out plan
- A detailed survey of the floor structure, hot-water capacity, water pressure and flow
- Bespoke fitted furniture, mitred tile edges and recessed niches
Decisions to make first
Brassware finish
Chrome is the easiest to keep clean. Brushed brass, nickel and matt black look striking but show limescale marks unless they are wiped down.
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.
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.
Heating
Underfloor heating under stone or porcelain makes the room comfortable all year; pair it with a towel rail for drying.
Rules that apply in Northern Ireland
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 Northern Ireland, building control covers structural work, drainage and ventilation. There is no Part P, but the heating, lighting and shower circuits should be designed, tested and certified to BS 7671.