Bathroom strip-out in Devon

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Devon?

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

Typical

Strip-out only

£600–£1,000

Waste taken away

Strip-out and prep

£1,000–£1,850

Walls boarded or patched

Back to brick

£1,550–£3,100

Rotten timber found and repaired

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

Which towns do we cover in Devon?

Most of Devon is supplied with soft water. 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 Plymouth for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products.

What the job includes

Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house
The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks

Decisions to make first

Salvage

If you want to keep a cast-iron bath, a radiator or a piece of furniture, say so before we start, so it comes out whole rather than in pieces.

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.

Keep or lose the plaster

Tiles often come off leaving plaster that can be tiled again. If the plaster comes away with them, the wall is boarded or re-plastered.

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

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 Devon: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Devon 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 Devon do you cover?

We cover the whole of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Bideford. 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 Devon?

How do you get a cast-iron bath out?

A cast-iron bath can weigh well over 100 kg, so it is usually broken up in place with the room protected, unless you want to keep it. Taking one out whole needs several people, a clear route and care on the stairs. Tell us at the survey if you want it saved.