- Postcode districts
- TN1, TN3, TN4
- Nearby
- Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks
- Guide price
- £650–£2,000
- Typical time on site
- 1–2 working days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Kent
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Tunbridge Wells?
In Tunbridge Wells, a bathroom strip-out typically costs £650–£2,000 including VAT, based on South East England prices. 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.
Strip-out only
- Pipework capped safely
Strip-out and prep
- Ready for fitting
Back to brick
- Plaster and tiles removed
Guide prices for Tunbridge Wells including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Tunbridge Wells
We work right across Tunbridge Wells — TN1, TN3 and TN4 — and in neighbouring Tonbridge and Crowborough.
Homes in and around Tunbridge Wells vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Tunbridge Wells homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out. Strip-outs in Tunbridge Wells include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement.
Supplies across most of Kent are very 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
- 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
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
