Vanity units in Solihull

Postcode districts: B90, B91, B92
Nearby: Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath
Guide price: £350–£1,450
Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day
Water: Varies across the West Midlands
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new vanity unit cost in Solihull?

As a guide, budget £350 to £1,450 including VAT for a new vanity unit in Solihull; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Fit your unit

£145–£350

Sealed and tested

Typical

Supply and fit

£400–£1,000

Floor-standing or wall-hung unit

Double or bespoke

£1,000–£2,400

Stone or solid-surface top

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

Working in Solihull

We work right across Solihull — B90, B91 and B92 — and in neighbouring Shirley and Acocks Green.

Across a large town like Solihull, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. Landlords in Solihull can have a worn basin replaced with a vanity unit in half a day to a day. If your Solihull water is hard, a tap with a removable aerator and a smooth one-piece basin top are easier to keep clean.

Water hardness varies across the West Midlands: some supplies are soft, others moderately hard or hard. Taps and wastes will need an occasional descale, and chrome or brushed finishes are easier to keep clean than polished brass. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

A check that the wall can carry a wall-hung unit, with fixings to suit solid or stud walls
Testing for leaks and checking the trap holds its seal
Patching or re-tiling the wall where the old basin left gaps
Moving the waste and supply positions where the new unit needs them higher, lower or to one side

Decisions to make first

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.

Drawers or doors

Drawers keep things visible and reachable but lose some space to the trap. Doors give a deeper cupboard and cost less.

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 Solihull: questions

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

A new vanity unit in Solihull usually costs £350–£1,450 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.

Do you cover B90 in Solihull?

Yes. We cover all of Solihull, including B90, B91 and B92, and nearby Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Solihull?

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

Building control for Solihull 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.

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.