Bathroom strip-out in East Sussex

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in East Sussex?

Our guide range in East Sussex is £650–£2,000 including VAT. Prices in East Sussex run at about 12% above the UK guide, based on South East England labour rates.

Typical

Strip-out only

£650–£1,100

Pipework capped safely

Strip-out and prep

£1,100–£2,000

Ready for fitting

Back to brick

£1,700–£3,400

Plaster and tiles removed

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

Which towns do we cover in East Sussex?

Water across much of East Sussex is hard. 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. Landlords in Brighton can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation.

What the job includes

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

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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

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 East Sussex: questions

How much does a bathroom strip-out cost in East Sussex?

A bathroom strip-out in East Sussex typically costs £650–£2,000 including VAT, based on South East England prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in East Sussex do you cover?

We cover the whole of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Seaford and Rottingdean. 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 East Sussex?

Is there asbestos in my bathroom?

If your home was built before 2000, there may be. The likely places are textured ceiling coatings, old floor tiles, cistern lids and boxing panels. You cannot tell by looking, so a sample test before strip-out is the safe way to find out. If asbestos is found, a specialist deals with it before the rest of the work goes ahead.