Bathroom strip-out in Holloway

Postcode districts: N7, N19, NW5
Nearby: Highbury, Archway and Camden Town
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 Holloway?

Guide price in Holloway: £750–£2,200 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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 Holloway including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Holloway

We work right across Holloway — N7, N19 and NW5 — and in neighbouring Highbury and Archway.

In Holloway, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. Strip-outs in Holloway include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement. Landlords in Holloway can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation.

Water across much of Greater London is 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

The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
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
Lights, fan, shaver socket and heated rail disconnected and made safe by a qualified electrician where needed

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.

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 Holloway: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Holloway usually costs £750–£2,200 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Is the water hard in Holloway?

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

Building control for Holloway 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 Holloway.

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.