Bathroom strip-out in Peckham

Postcode districts: SE5, SE14, SE15
Nearby: Brixton, Greenwich and Catford
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 Peckham?

Our guide price for a bathroom strip-out in Peckham 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

Waste taken away

Strip-out and prep

£1,250–£2,200

Walls boarded or patched

Back to brick

£1,900–£3,800

Rotten timber found and repaired

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

Working in Peckham

We cover every part of Peckham, including SE5, SE14 and SE15, and nearby Brixton (1.7 miles) and Greenwich (2.5 miles).

In Peckham, 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 Peckham for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products. For Peckham homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out.

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

A note of what was found: floor and wall condition, pipe runs and any damaged timber
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks

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 Peckham: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Peckham usually costs £750–£2,200 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

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

Building control for Peckham 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 Peckham.

Is the home survey in Peckham 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 take the old bathroom away?

Yes. The old suite, tiles, boards and packaging are taken away by a licensed waste carrier as part of the strip-out. Whoever you use, ask how they dispose of the waste, because a householder can be held responsible if it ends up fly-tipped.