Bathroom strip-out in Putney

Postcode districts: SW6, SW15, SW18
Nearby: Fulham, Wimbledon and Chiswick
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 Putney?

For Putney, our guide range for a bathroom strip-out is £750 to £2,200 including VAT. Prices in London run at about 25% above 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

£750–£1,250

Suite, tiles and fittings removed

Strip-out and prep

£1,250–£2,200

Floor checked and overlaid

Back to brick

£1,900–£3,800

Room ready for a full renovation

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

Working in Putney

As well as Putney itself (SW6, SW15 and SW18), we survey in Fulham, Wimbledon and Chiswick.

London homes in Putney often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. If your Putney bathroom is upstairs, the stairs and landing are protected before anything heavy comes down. Strip-outs in Putney include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement.

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

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
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks

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 Putney: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Putney 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.

Do you cover SW6 in Putney?

Yes. We cover all of Putney, including SW6, SW15 and SW18, and nearby Fulham, Wimbledon and Chiswick. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Putney?

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

Building control for Putney 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.

Can I strip out my own bathroom?

You can, but cap every supply properly, have the electrics made safe by an electrician, and test for asbestos first in a home built before 2000. The waste must go to a licensed waste carrier or a household waste site that accepts it. Some fitters prefer to do the strip-out themselves so they know exactly what they are fitting onto, so ask yours first.