Bathroom strip-out in Bath

Postcode districts: BA1, BA2
Nearby: Keynsham, Trowbridge and Kingswood
Guide price: £600–£1,850
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Hard across most of Somerset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Bath?

Our guide price for a bathroom strip-out in Bath is £600–£1,850 including VAT. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Strip-out only

£600–£1,000

Suite, tiles and fittings removed

Strip-out and prep

£1,000–£1,850

Floor checked and overlaid

Back to brick

£1,550–£3,100

Room ready for a full renovation

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

Working in Bath

We work right across Bath — BA1 and BA2 — and in neighbouring Keynsham and Trowbridge.

Bath is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. We time strip-outs in Bath for just before the fit, so you are not left without a bathroom while waiting for products. If you are fitting your own bathroom in Bath, a separate strip-out gets the heavy work and the waste dealt with first.

Supplies across most of Somerset are 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
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
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks

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 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 Bath: questions

How much should I budget for a bathroom strip-out in Bath?

A bathroom strip-out in Bath usually costs £600–£1,850 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover BA1 and BA2 in Bath?

Yes. We cover all of Bath, including BA1 and BA2, and nearby Keynsham, Trowbridge and Kingswood. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Bath?

Who handles building control for a bathroom strip-out in Bath?

Building control for Bath is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

Can I strip out my own bathroom?

You can, but cap every supply properly, have the electrics made safe by an electrician, and test for asbestos first in a home built before 2000. The waste must go to a licensed waste carrier or a household waste site that accepts it. Some fitters prefer to do the strip-out themselves so they know exactly what they are fitting onto, so ask yours first.