Vanity units in Harrow

Postcode districts: HA1, HA2, HA3, HA5, HA7
Nearby: Brent, Wembley and Northolt
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 Harrow?

Guide price in Harrow: £450–£1,900 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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

Sealed and tested

Typical

Supply and fit

£500–£1,250

Floor-standing or wall-hung unit

Double or bespoke

£1,250–£3,100

Stone or solid-surface top

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

Working in Harrow

In Harrow we cover HA1, HA2, HA3 and 2 more postcode districts; we also cover Brent, 2.2 miles away, and Wembley.

In Harrow, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. Wall-hung vanities in Harrow homes are fixed to suit what the wall is built from, which we check at the survey. We quote vanity unit work in Harrow after seeing the wall and pipework, so any re-tiling is on the quote from the start.

Most of Greater London has very hard water. 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

Moving the waste and supply positions where the new unit needs them higher, lower or to one side
Patching or re-tiling the wall where the old basin left gaps
Removal of the old basin and pedestal, or old vanity, and taking it away
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.

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 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 Harrow: questions

What is the price of a new vanity unit in Harrow?

A new vanity unit in Harrow usually costs £450–£1,900 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

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

Building control for Harrow 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 Harrow.

Is the home survey in Harrow 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.

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.