Bathroom strip-out in Shropshire

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Shropshire?

Our guide range in Shropshire is £600–£1,750 including VAT.

Typical

Strip-out only

£600–£1,000

Pipework capped safely

Strip-out and prep

£1,000–£1,750

Ready for fitting

Back to brick

£1,450–£2,900

Plaster and tiles removed

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

Which towns do we cover in Shropshire?

Supplies across most of Shropshire are moderately hard. Mid-tone grout and matt tiles hide the odd water mark better than dark grout and high gloss. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. Strip-outs in Telford include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement.

What the job includes

Lights, fan, shaver socket and heated rail disconnected and made safe by a qualified electrician where needed
Waste loaded and taken away by a licensed waste carrier
The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
A note of what was found: floor and wall condition, pipe runs and any damaged timber
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Bathroom strip-out in Shropshire: questions

How much does a bathroom strip-out cost in Shropshire?

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

Which towns in Shropshire do you cover?

We cover the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington and Oswestry. 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 Shropshire?

How do you get a cast-iron bath out?

A cast-iron bath can weigh well over 100 kg, so it is usually broken up in place with the room protected, unless you want to keep it. Taking one out whole needs several people, a clear route and care on the stairs. Tell us at the survey if you want it saved.