Vanity units in Wimbledon

Postcode districts: SW17, SW19, SW20
Nearby: Morden, Mitcham and Putney
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 Wimbledon?

As a guide, budget £450 to £1,900 including VAT for a new vanity unit in Wimbledon; 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 Wimbledon including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Wimbledon

We cover every part of Wimbledon, including SW17, SW19 and SW20, and nearby Morden (1.7 miles) and Mitcham (2.2 miles).

London homes in Wimbledon often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. If your Wimbledon cloakroom still has a pedestal basin, a compact vanity unit adds storage without taking more floor. Landlords in Wimbledon 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

Testing for leaks and checking the trap holds its seal
Isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies, so the tap can be changed later without draining the system
A check that the wall can carry a wall-hung unit, with fixings to suit solid or stud walls
Removal of the old basin and pedestal, or old vanity, and taking it away

Decisions to make first

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.

Basin type

An inset or semi-recessed basin, a one-piece moulded top, or a countertop basin on a worktop. Countertop basins need a tall tap or a wall-mounted one.

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 Wimbledon: questions

How much does a new vanity unit cost in Wimbledon?

A new vanity unit in Wimbledon 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 water hard in Wimbledon?

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

Building control for Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon.

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.