Bathroom strip-out in Fareham

Postcode districts: PO14, PO15, PO16
Nearby: Gosport, Portsmouth and Southsea
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 Fareham?

For Fareham, our guide range for a bathroom strip-out is £650 to £2,000 including VAT. 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

Waste taken away

Strip-out and prep

£1,100–£2,000

Walls boarded or patched

Back to brick

£1,700–£3,400

Rotten timber found and repaired

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

Working in Fareham

We work right across Fareham — PO14, PO15 and PO16 — and in neighbouring Gosport and Portsmouth.

Homes in and around Fareham vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. Landlords in Fareham can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation. For Fareham homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out.

Most of Hampshire has 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

Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house
Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
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.

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 Fareham: questions

What is the price of a bathroom strip-out in Fareham?

A bathroom strip-out in Fareham usually costs £650–£2,000 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Do you cover PO14 in Fareham?

Yes. We cover all of Fareham, including PO14, PO15 and PO16, and nearby Gosport, Portsmouth and Southsea. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Fareham?

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

Building control for Fareham 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.