- Postcode districts
- DH2
- Nearby
- Washington, Houghton-Le-Spring and Stanley
- Guide price
- £550–£1,600
- Typical time on site
- 1–2 working days
- Water
- Moderately hard across most of County Durham
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Chester-le-Street?
Guide price in Chester-le-Street: £550–£1,600 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in North East England put local prices at about 10% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Strip-out only
- Suite, tiles and fittings removed
Strip-out and prep
- Floor checked and overlaid
Back to brick
- Room ready for a full renovation
Guide prices for Chester-le-Street including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Chester-le-Street
We cover every part of Chester-le-Street, including DH2, and nearby Washington (3.7 miles) and Houghton-Le-Spring (4.5 miles).
Homes in and around Chester-le-Street vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. Strip-outs in Chester-le-Street include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement. We time strip-outs in Chester-le-Street for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products.
Most of County Durham has moderately hard water. Mid-tone grout and matt tiles hide the odd water mark better than dark grout and high gloss. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
What the job includes
- Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
- 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
- Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
Rules that apply in England
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.
