- Postcode districts
- W11, W12, W14
- Nearby
- Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden
- 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 Shepherds Bush?
In Shepherds Bush, a bathroom strip-out typically costs £750–£2,200 including VAT, based on London prices. 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.
Strip-out only
- Suite, tiles and fittings removed
Strip-out and prep
- Floor checked and overlaid
Back to brick
- Room ready for a full renovation
Guide prices for Shepherds Bush including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Shepherds Bush
In Shepherds Bush we cover W11, W12 and W14; we also cover Chiswick, 1.8 miles away, and Fulham.
In Shepherds Bush, 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 Shepherds Bush for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products. Strip-outs in Shepherds Bush 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
- Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks
- The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
- Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
- Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
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.
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.
