Bathroom strip-out in Cornwall

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Cornwall?

Our guide range in Cornwall is £600–£1,850 including VAT.

Typical

Strip-out only

£600–£1,000

Pipework capped safely

Strip-out and prep

£1,000–£1,850

Ready for fitting

Back to brick

£1,550–£3,100

Plaster and tiles removed

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

Which towns do we cover in Cornwall?

Supplies across most of Cornwall are soft. Soft water is kind to grout, so mid-tone and darker grouts stay looking fresh. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. We time strip-outs in Redruth for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products.

What the job includes

Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
Lights, fan, shaver socket and heated rail disconnected and made safe by a qualified electrician where needed
A note of what was found: floor and wall condition, pipe runs and any damaged timber

Decisions to make first

Timing

Strip out just before the fit rather than weeks ahead, so the house is without a bathroom for as short a time as possible.

The floor

Old vinyl or tiles on a ply overlay can come up with the ply. Tiles bonded to a screed may need grinding back or overlaying instead.

Asbestos testing

In a home built before 2000, a sample test before work starts settles whether a ceiling coating, floor tile or boxing panel needs specialist removal.

Strip-out only or with prep

Strip-out only leaves walls and floors as found. With prep, walls are boarded or patched and the floor checked and overlaid, ready for fitting.

Rules that apply in England

Homes built before 2000 can contain asbestos in textured ceiling coatings, old floor tiles, cistern lids and boxing panels, so suspect materials should be tested before strip-out if there is any doubt. Bathroom waste should be taken away by a licensed waste carrier. Disconnecting electrical items should leave every circuit safe and is a job for a qualified electrician, and any work near a boiler or gas pipe is for a Gas Safe registered engineer.

In England, stripping out a bathroom does not need planning permission or building regulations approval in itself. Building regulations come in with what follows, such as new drainage under Part H or new circuits under Part P.

Bathroom strip-out in Cornwall: questions

How much does a bathroom strip-out cost in Cornwall?

A bathroom strip-out in Cornwall typically costs £600–£1,850 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Cornwall do you cover?

We cover the whole of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne, Newquay, Penzance and Bodmin. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does a bathroom strip-out take?

Most jobs take 1–2 working days on site once the products have arrived. We confirm a start date and a day-by-day plan when you approve the quote.

Is the water hard in Cornwall?

Do you take the old bathroom away?

Yes. The old suite, tiles, boards and packaging are taken away by a licensed waste carrier as part of the strip-out. Whoever you use, ask how they dispose of the waste, because a householder can be held responsible if it ends up fly-tipped.