Bathroom strip-out in Fulham

Postcode districts: SW5, SW6, SW10
Nearby: Chelsea, Putney and Battersea
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 Fulham?

As a guide, budget £750 to £2,200 including VAT for a bathroom strip-out in Fulham; your written quote will pin it down. 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 Fulham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Fulham

In Fulham we cover SW5, SW6 and SW10; we also cover Chelsea, 1.4 miles away, and Putney.

London homes in Fulham often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. Strip-outs in Fulham include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement. Landlords in Fulham can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation.

Supplies across most of Greater London are very 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.

What the job includes

Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks
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
Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster

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.

Timing

Strip out just before the fit rather than weeks ahead, so the house is without a bathroom for as short a time as possible.

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 Fulham: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Fulham usually costs £750–£2,200 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Is the water hard in Fulham?

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

Building control for Fulham 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 Fulham.

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.