Vanity units in Kelso

Postcode districts: TD5
Nearby: Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles
Guide price: £350–£1,450
Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day
Water: Soft across most of the Scottish Borders
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new vanity unit cost in Kelso?

Guide price in Kelso: £350–£1,450 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% below 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

£145–£350

Taps and waste connected

Typical

Supply and fit

£400–£950

Removal of the old basin

Double or bespoke

£950–£2,400

Double basin or long run

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

Working in Kelso

In Kelso we cover TD5; we also cover Galashiels, 14.6 miles away, and Hawick.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Kelso: free survey, written quote, one team. Landlords in Kelso can have a worn basin replaced with a vanity unit in half a day to a day. If you have bought a vanity unit for your Kelso bathroom, fit-only installation covers connecting the tap and waste and testing for leaks.

Water across much of the Scottish Borders is 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
A new tap, trap and the correct slotted or unslotted waste for the basin
Patching or re-tiling the wall where the old basin left gaps
A check that the wall can carry a wall-hung unit, with fixings to suit solid or stud walls

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Scotland

In Scotland, a replacement vanity unit does not need a building warrant. The Scottish Water Byelaws 2014 cover the new tap and supplies.

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Vanity units in Kelso: questions

How much does a new vanity unit cost in Kelso?

A new vanity unit in Kelso usually costs £350–£1,450 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Is the home survey in Kelso 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 TD5 in Kelso?

Yes. We cover all of Kelso, including TD5, and nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Kelso?

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.