Vanity units in Carrickfergus

Postcode districts: BT38
Nearby: Newtownabbey, Bangor and Larne
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 Carrickfergus?

As a guide, budget £300 to £1,300 including VAT for a new vanity unit in Carrickfergus; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for Northern Ireland, where prices are typically about 12% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Fit your unit

£130–£300

Fitting a unit you have bought

Typical

Supply and fit

£350–£900

Basin, tap and waste

Double or bespoke

£900–£2,200

Re-tiling behind

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

Working in Carrickfergus

As well as Carrickfergus itself (BT38), we survey in Newtownabbey, Bangor and Larne.

Homes in and around Carrickfergus vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If your Carrickfergus cloakroom still has a pedestal basin, a compact vanity unit adds storage without taking more floor. If your Carrickfergus water is hard, a tap with a removable aerator and a smooth one-piece basin top are easier to keep clean.

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

Removal of the old basin and pedestal, or old vanity, and taking it away
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
Moving the waste and supply positions where the new unit needs them higher, lower or to one side

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.

Waste and overflow

A basin with an overflow takes a slotted waste; one without needs an unslotted waste, often a push-button 'click-clack' type.

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 Carrickfergus: questions

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

A new vanity unit in Carrickfergus 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.

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

Building control in Carrickfergus 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.

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 Carrickfergus.

Is the home survey in Carrickfergus 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 vanity units come with a basin and tap?

Most vanity units are sold with a basin or a one-piece basin and top, while the tap and waste are usually bought separately. Check whether the basin has a tap hole and an overflow, because that decides which tap and waste you need.