Bathroom strip-out in Portsmouth

Postcode districts: PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6
Nearby: Gosport, South Hayling and Fareham
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 Portsmouth?

Our guide price for a bathroom strip-out in Portsmouth is £650–£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 Portsmouth including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Portsmouth

We work right across Portsmouth — PO1, PO2, PO3 and 3 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Gosport and South Hayling.

In a city the size of Portsmouth, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. Landlords in Portsmouth can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation. If you are fitting your own bathroom in Portsmouth, a separate strip-out gets the heavy work and the waste dealt with first.

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

Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
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
Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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Bathroom strip-out in Portsmouth: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth.

Is the home survey in Portsmouth 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 PO1 in Portsmouth?

Yes. We cover all of Portsmouth, including PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Gosport, South Hayling and Fareham. 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.