- Postcode districts
- CF47, CF48
- Nearby
- Aberdare, Rhondda and Ebbw Vale
- Guide price
- £550–£1,650
- Typical time on site
- 1–2 working days
- Water
- Soft across most of Mid Glamorgan
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Merthyr Tydfil?
In Merthyr Tydfil, a bathroom strip-out typically costs £550–£1,650 including VAT, based on Wales prices. Prices in Wales run at about 7% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Strip-out only
- Suite, tiles and fittings removed
Strip-out and prep
- Floor checked and overlaid
Back to brick
- Room ready for a full renovation
Guide prices for Merthyr Tydfil including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil we cover CF47 and CF48; we also cover Aberdare, 3.8 miles away, and Rhondda.
Homes in and around Merthyr Tydfil vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. Strip-outs in Merthyr Tydfil include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement. For Merthyr Tydfil homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out.
Most of Mid Glamorgan is supplied with soft water. 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.
What the job includes
- Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house
- The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
- Lights, fan, shaver socket and heated rail disconnected and made safe by a qualified electrician where needed
- Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
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 Wales
In Wales, a strip-out is not building regulations work on its own. If the room is going back to brick ahead of structural or drainage changes, those parts go through building control under the Welsh regulations.
