Bathroom strip-out in Worthing

Postcode districts: BN11, BN12, BN13, BN14
Nearby: Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea and Portslade
Guide price: £650–£2,000
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days
Water: Hard across most of West Sussex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bathroom strip-out cost in Worthing?

As a guide, budget £650 to £2,000 including VAT for a bathroom strip-out in Worthing; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in South East England run at about 12% above 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

£650–£1,100

Suite, tiles and fittings removed

Strip-out and prep

£1,100–£2,000

Floor checked and overlaid

Back to brick

£1,700–£3,400

Room ready for a full renovation

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

Working in Worthing

We work right across Worthing — BN11, BN12, BN13 and 1 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Lancing and Shoreham-by-Sea.

Worthing has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. Landlords in Worthing can book a strip-out to see the real condition of a damaged bathroom before choosing between a refit and a renovation. If you are fitting your own bathroom in Worthing, a separate strip-out gets the heavy work and the waste dealt with first.

Most of West Sussex has hard water. 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

Removal of the bath or shower tray, enclosure, basin, WC, furniture and accessories
Lights, fan, shaver socket and heated rail disconnected and made safe by a qualified electrician where needed
Isolating the water and capping the supply to each fitting with a proper end, then checking for leaks
Dust sheets and floor protection on the route out through the house

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.

Strip-out only or with prep

Strip-out only leaves walls and floors as found. With prep, walls are boarded or patched and the floor checked and overlaid, ready for fitting.

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 Worthing: questions

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

A bathroom strip-out in Worthing usually costs £650–£2,000 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

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 Worthing.

Is the home survey in Worthing 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 BN11 in Worthing?

Yes. We cover all of Worthing, including BN11, BN12, BN13 and BN14, and nearby Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea and Portslade. 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.