Vanity units in Swansea

Postcode districts: SA1, SA2, SA5
Nearby: Briton Ferry, Neath and Llanelli
Guide price: £350–£1,400
Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day
Water: Soft across most of West Glamorgan
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new vanity unit cost in Swansea?

For Swansea, our guide range for a new vanity unit is £350 to £1,400 including VAT. Prices in Wales run at about 7% 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

£140–£350

Taps and waste connected

Typical

Supply and fit

£350–£950

Removal of the old basin

Double or bespoke

£950–£2,300

Double basin or long run

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

Working in Swansea

We work right across Swansea — SA1, SA2 and SA5 — and in neighbouring Briton Ferry and Neath.

Swansea is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. Wall-hung vanities in Swansea homes are fixed to suit what the wall is built from, which we check at the survey. We quote vanity unit work in Swansea after seeing the wall and pipework, so any re-tiling is on the quote from the start.

Supplies across most of West Glamorgan are 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
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 new tap, trap and the correct slotted or unslotted waste for the basin

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.

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 Wales

Wales follows the same water fittings regulations as England. Its own Part P covers more electrical work, so a lit vanity or mirror should be connected by a registered electrician.

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Vanity units in Swansea: questions

How much does a new vanity unit cost in Swansea?

A new vanity unit in Swansea usually costs £350–£1,400 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.

Do you cover SA1 in Swansea?

Yes. We cover all of Swansea, including SA1, SA2 and SA5, and nearby Briton Ferry, Neath and Llanelli. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Swansea?

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

Building control for Swansea 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.

Can a wall-hung vanity unit go on a stud wall?

Yes, if there are timber noggins or a fixing frame behind the board at the right height. In a new stud wall these go in before boarding; in an existing one, the board is opened, noggins are added and the wall is made good. Plasterboard fixings alone are not enough for a loaded basin unit.