Bathroom strip-out in the Lothians

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in the Lothians?

Our guide range in the Lothians is £600–£1,750 including VAT. Prices in the Lothians run at about 4% below the UK guide, based on Scotland labour rates.

Typical

Strip-out only

£600–£950

Pipework capped safely

Strip-out and prep

£950–£1,750

Ready for fitting

Back to brick

£1,450–£2,900

Plaster and tiles removed

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

Which towns do we cover in the Lothians?

Supplies across most of the Lothians are soft. Soft water is kind to grout, so mid-tone and darker grouts stay looking fresh. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. Landlords in Livingston can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation.

What the job includes

Lights, fan, shaver socket and heated rail disconnected and made safe by a qualified electrician where needed
Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
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

Decisions to make first

Salvage

If you want to keep a cast-iron bath, a radiator or a piece of furniture, say so before we start, so it comes out whole rather than in pieces.

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.

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.

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 Scotland

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 Scotland, removal work does not need a building warrant, but structural work, altering drainage or forming a new bathroom afterwards may. Where a warrant is needed, it has to be granted before that work starts, so plan the strip-out around it.

Bathroom strip-out in the Lothians: questions

How much does a bathroom strip-out cost in the Lothians?

A bathroom strip-out in the Lothians typically costs £600–£1,750 including VAT, based on Scotland prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in the Lothians do you cover?

We cover the whole of The Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik and Broxburn. 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 the Lothians?

Do you take the old bathroom away?

Yes. The old suite, tiles, boards and packaging are taken away by a licensed waste carrier as part of the strip-out. Whoever you use, ask how they dispose of the waste, because a householder can be held responsible if it ends up fly-tipped.