Bathroom strip-out in Cardiff

Postcode districts: CF10, CF11, CF24
Nearby: Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry
Guide price: £550–£1,650
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Moderately hard across most of South Glamorgan
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Cardiff?

Guide price in Cardiff: £550–£1,650 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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.

Typical

Strip-out only

£550–£950

Waste taken away

Strip-out and prep

£950–£1,650

Walls boarded or patched

Back to brick

£1,400–£2,800

Rotten timber found and repaired

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

Working in Cardiff

We work right across Cardiff — CF10, CF11 and CF24 — and in neighbouring Penarth and Caerphilly.

Cardiff is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. Strip-outs in Cardiff include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement. For Cardiff homes built before 2000, we ask about textured ceilings and old floor tiles before quoting a strip-out.

Most of South Glamorgan has moderately hard water. 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.

What the job includes

Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks
Wall and floor tiles taken off with as little damage as possible to sound plaster
The soil pipe sealed against smells once the WC is off
Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories

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.

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.

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Bathroom strip-out in Cardiff: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Cardiff usually costs £550–£1,650 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 CF10 in Cardiff?

Yes. We cover all of Cardiff, including CF10, CF11 and CF24, and nearby Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Cardiff?

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

Building control for Cardiff 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.