Bathroom strip-out in Eastleigh

Postcode districts: SO50, SO53
Nearby: Hedge End, Southampton and Romsey
Guide price: £650–£2,000
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Hard across most of Hampshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Eastleigh?

As a guide, budget £650 to £2,000 including VAT for a bathroom strip-out in Eastleigh; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% 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

£650–£1,100

Pipework capped safely

Strip-out and prep

£1,100–£2,000

Ready for fitting

Back to brick

£1,700–£3,400

Plaster and tiles removed

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

Working in Eastleigh

We work right across Eastleigh — SO50 and SO53 — and in neighbouring Hedge End and Southampton.

Homes in and around Eastleigh vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you are fitting your own bathroom in Eastleigh, a separate strip-out gets the heavy work and the waste dealt with first. If your Eastleigh bathroom is upstairs, the stairs and landing are protected before anything heavy comes down.

Water across much of Hampshire is 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
Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house

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.

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.

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 Eastleigh: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Eastleigh usually costs £650–£2,000 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.

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 Eastleigh.

Is the home survey in Eastleigh 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 SO50 and SO53 in Eastleigh?

Yes. We cover all of Eastleigh, including SO50 and SO53, and nearby Hedge End, Southampton and Romsey. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is there asbestos in my bathroom?

If your home was built before 2000, there may be. The likely places are textured ceiling coatings, old floor tiles, cistern lids and boxing panels. You cannot tell by looking, so a sample test before strip-out is the safe way to find out. If asbestos is found, a specialist deals with it before the rest of the work goes ahead.