Vanity units in Belfast

Postcode districts: BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5, BT6 + 8 more
Nearby: Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Newtownards
Guide price: £300–£1,300
Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day
Water: Soft across most of County Antrim
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new vanity unit cost in Belfast?

As a guide, budget £300 to £1,300 including VAT for a new vanity unit in Belfast; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in Northern Ireland run at about 12% 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.

Fit your unit

£130–£300

Taps and waste connected

Typical

Supply and fit

£350–£900

Removal of the old basin

Double or bespoke

£900–£2,200

Double basin or long run

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

Working in Belfast

We cover every part of Belfast, including BT1, BT2, BT3 and 11 more postcode districts, and nearby Newtownabbey (4.4 miles) and Lisburn (6.7 miles).

Belfast is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. Wall-hung vanities in Belfast homes are fixed to suit what the wall is built from, which we check at the survey. If your Belfast cloakroom still has a pedestal basin, a compact vanity unit adds storage without taking more floor.

Supplies across most of County Antrim are soft. In soft water, taps, wastes and toilet pans scale up slowly, so brushed and matt finishes are a safe choice. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Fitting the unit level, with the basin sealed to the top and the top sealed to the wall
Removal of the old basin and pedestal, or old vanity, and taking it away
Moving the waste and supply positions where the new unit needs them higher, lower or to one side
A check that the wall can carry a wall-hung unit, with fixings to suit solid or stud walls

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

Rules that apply in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 cover the tap and supplies. A basin swap does not need building control approval.

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Vanity units in Belfast: questions

How much does a new vanity unit cost in Belfast?

A new vanity unit in Belfast usually costs £300–£1,300 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.

Do you cover BT1 in Belfast?

Yes. We cover all of Belfast, including BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4 and 10 more postcode districts, and nearby Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Newtownards. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Belfast?

Does a new vanity unit in Belfast need building control approval?

Building control in Belfast is run by the local district council. Where approval is needed, for example for new drainage, we tell you at the survey and handle it as part of the job.

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.