Bathroom strip-out in Bexley

Postcode districts: DA5, DA6, DA14, DA15, DA16
Nearby: Dartford, Swanley and Barking
Guide price: £750–£2,200
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Bexley?

Our guide price for a bathroom strip-out in Bexley is £750–£2,200 including VAT. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Strip-out only

£750–£1,250

Pipework capped safely

Strip-out and prep

£1,250–£2,200

Ready for fitting

Back to brick

£1,900–£3,800

Plaster and tiles removed

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

Working in Bexley

We cover every part of Bexley, including DA5, DA6, DA14 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Dartford (2.8 miles) and Swanley (3.2 miles).

In Bexley, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. We time strip-outs in Bexley for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products. For Bexley homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out.

Most of Greater London has very 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
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
Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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 Bexley: questions

What is the price of a bathroom strip-out in Bexley?

A bathroom strip-out in Bexley usually costs £750–£2,200 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.

Is the water hard in Bexley?

Who handles building control for a bathroom strip-out in Bexley?

Building control for Bexley is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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 Bexley.

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.