Bathroom strip-out in Streatham

Postcode districts: SE27, SW12, SW16
Nearby: Mitcham, Brixton and Wimbledon
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 Streatham?

In Streatham, 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.

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 Streatham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Streatham

In Streatham we cover SE27, SW12 and SW16; we also cover Mitcham, 2.4 miles away, and Brixton.

In Streatham, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. For Streatham homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out. We time strip-outs in Streatham for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products.

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

A note of what was found: floor and wall condition, pipe runs and any damaged timber
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
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Streatham: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Streatham 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 home survey in Streatham 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 cover SE27 in Streatham?

Yes. We cover all of Streatham, including SE27, SW12 and SW16, and nearby Mitcham, Brixton and Wimbledon. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Streatham?

What happens to the water and toilet during a strip-out?

The bathroom supplies are isolated and capped so the rest of the house keeps its water, and the soil pipe is sealed to stop smells. If there are no isolation valves, the water may be off to the whole house for a short time. If the bathroom has your only WC, raise it at the survey so the toilet comes out as late as possible.