Bathroom strip-out in Felling

Postcode districts: NE8, NE9, NE10
Nearby: Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn
Guide price: £550–£1,600
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Soft across most of Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Felling?

In Felling, a bathroom strip-out typically costs £550–£1,600 including VAT, based on North East England prices. Prices in North East England run at about 10% 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–£900

Waste taken away

Strip-out and prep

£900–£1,600

Walls boarded or patched

Back to brick

£1,350–£2,700

Rotten timber found and repaired

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

Working in Felling

In Felling we cover NE8, NE9 and NE10; we also cover Gateshead, 1.4 miles away, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Homes in and around Felling vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. Strip-outs in Felling include the waste going away with a licensed carrier, so nothing is left on the drive or the pavement. Landlords in Felling can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation.

Water across much of Tyne and Wear is 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.

What the job includes

Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks
A note of what was found: floor and wall condition, pipe runs and any damaged timber
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

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.

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.

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 Felling: questions

What is the price of a bathroom strip-out in Felling?

A bathroom strip-out in Felling usually costs £550–£1,600 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.

How long does a bathroom strip-out take?

Allow 1–2 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Felling.

Is the home survey in Felling really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover NE8 in Felling?

Yes. We cover all of Felling, including NE8, NE9 and NE10, and nearby Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is there asbestos in my bathroom?

If your home was built before 2000, there may be. The likely places are textured ceiling coatings, old floor tiles, cistern lids and boxing panels. You cannot tell by looking, so a sample test before strip-out is the safe way to find out. If asbestos is found, a specialist deals with it before the rest of the work goes ahead.