Bathroom strip-out in Colinton

Postcode districts: EH11, EH13, EH14
Nearby: Currie, Balerno and Penicuik
Guide price: £600–£1,750
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Soft across most of Edinburgh
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Colinton?

Our guide price for a bathroom strip-out in Colinton is £600–£1,750 including VAT. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Strip-out only

£600–£950

Suite, tiles and fittings removed

Strip-out and prep

£950–£1,750

Floor checked and overlaid

Back to brick

£1,450–£2,900

Room ready for a full renovation

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

Working in Colinton

We work right across Colinton — EH11, EH13 and EH14 — and in neighbouring Currie and Balerno.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Colinton: free survey, written quote, one team. Landlords in Colinton can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation. If your Colinton bathroom is upstairs, the stairs and landing are protected before anything heavy comes down.

Most of Edinburgh 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.

What the job includes

The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories

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.

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.

Rules that apply in Scotland

In Scotland, removal work does not need a building warrant, but structural work, altering drainage or forming a new bathroom afterwards may. Where a warrant is needed, it has to be granted before that work starts, so plan the strip-out around it.

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Bathroom strip-out in Colinton: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Colinton usually costs £600–£1,750 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

How long does a bathroom strip-out take?

Allow 1–2 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Colinton.

Is the home survey in Colinton 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 EH11 in Colinton?

Yes. We cover all of Colinton, including EH11, EH13 and EH14, and nearby Currie, Balerno and Penicuik. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

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.