Vanity units in Stratford

Postcode districts: E7, E12, E15
Nearby: Bow, Canning Town and Canary Wharf
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 Stratford?

For Stratford, our guide range for a new vanity unit is £450 to £1,900 including VAT. 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 Stratford including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Stratford

As well as Stratford itself (E7, E12 and E15), we survey in Bow, Canning Town and Canary Wharf.

In Stratford, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. Landlords in Stratford can have a worn basin replaced with a vanity unit in half a day to a day. Wall-hung vanities in Stratford homes are fixed to suit what the wall is built from, which we check at the survey.

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

Patching or re-tiling the wall where the old basin left gaps
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
Testing for leaks and checking the trap holds its seal

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.

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 Stratford: questions

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

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

Is the home survey in Stratford 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 E7 in Stratford?

Yes. We cover all of Stratford, including E7, E12 and E15, and nearby Bow, Canning Town and Canary Wharf. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Stratford?

What size vanity unit do I need?

Measure the wall and leave room to stand at the basin and open the door. Cloakroom units can be around 400 mm wide; most family bathrooms take 600 to 800 mm for a single basin and 1200 mm or more for a double. For a whole wall of storage, look at fitted bathroom furniture.