Vanity units in Greenwich

Postcode districts: SE3, SE7, SE10, SE12
Nearby: Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Catford
Guide price: £450–£1,900
Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new vanity unit cost in Greenwich?

As a guide, budget £450 to £1,900 including VAT for a new vanity unit in Greenwich; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in London run at about 25% 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

£190–£450

Taps and waste connected

Typical

Supply and fit

£500–£1,250

Removal of the old basin

Double or bespoke

£1,250–£3,100

Double basin or long run

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

Working in Greenwich

We cover every part of Greenwich, including SE3, SE7, SE10 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Blackheath (1.2 miles) and Canary Wharf (1.9 miles).

In Greenwich, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If your Greenwich water is hard, a tap with a removable aerator and a smooth one-piece basin top are easier to keep clean. Landlords in Greenwich can have a worn basin replaced with a vanity unit in half a day to a day.

Water across much of Greater London 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

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
Isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies, so the tap can be changed later without draining the system
A new tap, trap and the correct slotted or unslotted waste for the basin

Decisions to make first

Drawers or doors

Drawers keep things visible and reachable but lose some space to the trap. Doors give a deeper cupboard and cost less.

Width

Compact units around 400 mm wide suit cloakrooms; family bathrooms often take 600 to 800 mm for one basin and 1200 mm or more for two.

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 Greenwich: questions

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

A new vanity unit in Greenwich usually costs £450–£1,900 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.

Is the water hard in Greenwich?

Who handles building control for a new vanity unit in Greenwich?

Building control for Greenwich is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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 Greenwich.

Can I replace a pedestal basin with a vanity unit?

Yes. The existing supply and waste positions usually work with a vanity unit, sometimes with the waste lowered or moved slightly to clear a drawer. The tiles often need patching where the pedestal and basin sat.