Bathroom strip-out in Gwent

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Gwent?

Our guide range in Gwent is £550–£1,650 including VAT. Prices in Gwent run at about 7% below the UK guide, based on Wales labour rates.

Typical

Strip-out only

£550–£950

Waste taken away

Strip-out and prep

£950–£1,650

Walls boarded or patched

Back to brick

£1,400–£2,800

Rotten timber found and repaired

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

Which towns do we cover in Gwent?

Water hardness varies across Gwent: some supplies are soft, others moderately hard or hard. Mid-tone grout and matt tiles hide the odd water mark better than dark grout and high gloss. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. We time strip-outs in Newport for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products.

What the job includes

Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house
Lights, fan, shaver socket and heated rail disconnected and made safe by a qualified electrician where needed
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks

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.

Asbestos testing

In a home built before 2000, a sample test before work starts settles whether a ceiling coating, floor tile or boxing panel needs specialist removal.

Strip-out only or with prep

Strip-out only leaves walls and floors as found. With prep, walls are boarded or patched and the floor checked and overlaid, ready for fitting.

Rules that apply in Wales

Homes built before 2000 can contain asbestos in textured ceiling coatings, old floor tiles, cistern lids and boxing panels, so suspect materials should be tested before strip-out if there is any doubt. Bathroom waste should be taken away by a licensed waste carrier. Disconnecting electrical items should leave every circuit safe and is a job for a qualified electrician, and any work near a boiler or gas pipe is for a Gas Safe registered engineer.

In Wales, a strip-out is not building regulations work on its own. If the room is going back to brick ahead of structural or drainage changes, those parts go through building control under the Welsh regulations.

Bathroom strip-out in Gwent: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Gwent typically costs £550–£1,650 including VAT, based on Wales prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Gwent do you cover?

We cover the whole of Gwent, including Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly, Risca, Gelligaer and Blackwood. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does a bathroom strip-out take?

Most jobs take 1–2 working days on site once the products have arrived. We confirm a start date and a day-by-day plan when you approve the quote.

Is the water hard in Gwent?

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.