Bathroom strip-out in Christchurch

Postcode districts: BH6, BH7, BH23
Nearby: Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown
Guide price: £600–£1,850
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Hard across most of Dorset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Christchurch?

In Christchurch, a bathroom strip-out typically costs £600–£1,850 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Strip-out only

£600–£1,000

Suite, tiles and fittings removed

Strip-out and prep

£1,000–£1,850

Floor checked and overlaid

Back to brick

£1,550–£3,100

Room ready for a full renovation

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

Working in Christchurch

As well as Christchurch itself (BH6, BH7 and BH23), we survey in Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown.

Homes in and around Christchurch vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Christchurch homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out. Strip-outs in Christchurch include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement.

Most of Dorset has hard water. Hard water leaves white marks on dark grout and gloss tiles, so matt finishes and stain-resistant grout are the practical choice. 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
Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
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

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.

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.

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.

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Bathroom strip-out in Christchurch: questions

How much should I budget for a bathroom strip-out in Christchurch?

A bathroom strip-out in Christchurch usually costs £600–£1,850 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Is the home survey in Christchurch really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover BH6 in Christchurch?

Yes. We cover all of Christchurch, including BH6, BH7 and BH23, and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Christchurch?

What happens to the water and toilet during a strip-out?

The bathroom supplies are isolated and capped so the rest of the house keeps its water, and the soil pipe is sealed to stop smells. If there are no isolation valves, the water may be off to the whole house for a short time. If the bathroom has your only WC, raise it at the survey so the toilet comes out as late as possible.