Vanity units in Ely

Postcode districts: CB6, CB7
Nearby: Newmarket, March and St Ives
Guide price: £350–£1,600
Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day
Water: Very hard across most of Cambridgeshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new vanity unit cost in Ely?

In Ely, a new vanity unit typically costs £350–£1,600 including VAT, based on East of England prices. Prices in East of England run at about 6% 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.

Fit your unit

£160–£350

Taps and waste connected

Typical

Supply and fit

£400–£1,050

Removal of the old basin

Double or bespoke

£1,050–£2,600

Double basin or long run

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

Working in Ely

As well as Ely itself (CB6 and CB7), we survey in Newmarket, March and St Ives.

Ely gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. We quote vanity unit work in Ely after seeing the wall and pipework, so any re-tiling is on the quote from the start. If your Ely water is hard, a tap with a removable aerator and a smooth one-piece basin top are easier to keep clean.

Water across much of Cambridgeshire is very hard. Taps, plug wastes and toilet pans scale up quickly, so chrome copes better than matt black, and a removable aerator is worth having. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Patching or re-tiling the wall where the old basin left gaps
Moving the waste and supply positions where the new unit needs them higher, lower or to one side
Fitting the unit level, with the basin sealed to the top and the top sealed to the wall
A new tap, trap and the correct slotted or unslotted waste for the basin

Decisions to make first

One basin or two

Two basins help a busy household if the wall is long enough. In a smaller room, one basin with a longer top often works better.

Wall-hung or floor-standing

Wall-hung units leave the floor clear and are easy to clean under, but need a strong wall. Floor-standing units hold more and suit weak or uneven walls.

Rules that apply in England

In England, the tap and supply pipework come under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. A new waste connection to the soil stack can be Part H work, and adding a light to the unit or above it is notifiable under Part P.

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Vanity units in Ely: questions

How much should I budget for a new vanity unit in Ely?

A new vanity unit in Ely usually costs £350–£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 new vanity unit take?

Allow half a day to 1 day 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 Ely.

Is the home survey in Ely 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 CB6 and CB7 in Ely?

Yes. We cover all of Ely, including CB6 and CB7, and nearby Newmarket, March and St Ives. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Can a wall-hung vanity unit go on a stud wall?

Yes, if there are timber noggins or a fixing frame behind the board at the right height. In a new stud wall these go in before boarding; in an existing one, the board is opened, noggins are added and the wall is made good. Plasterboard fixings alone are not enough for a loaded basin unit.