Cost of new bathroom installation - is this fair?

Phatmouse

My mates a plumber/Tiler and when I told him how much it was going to cost you he seriously though about relocating.

DO NOT PAY THIS MUCH PLEASE.

jockettuk

im seriously looking at paying a plumber from peterborough to travel to aylesbury put him up in a hotel and do our bathroom and plumbing jobs that need doing as it would be cheaper less hassle and mabey after 8 months i might get the jobs i need done and not told its not worth my while etc etc ..

v0n

£3850? That's the most rediculous quote of the month. I don't think there is much more over £1800 worth of work on that list.

And then people in trade moan that Polish builders always uderquote locals. How is it possible NOT to underquote something like this?

shays_mum

Hi,
My mum's bathroom is tiny & for nearly the same job as you, they have had stupid quotes up to £5k. The worse thing is my folks are both retired & my mum is disabled so it really stinks . They are based in s.london, so maybe londoners are being over-charged.

Bathfix

Hi all,

I run a bath resurfacing business and find some of the quotes on this thread to fit a new bath excessive. A lot of people do not realise you can have your bath resurfaced in situ, work completed the same day without any disturbance to tiles or plumbing.

After resurfacing the bath will look new again and you can even changed coloured baths to white.

Like everything there are pros & cons, the downside is a resurfaced bath will not last forever, typically 5-8 years before it will need doing again.

Search the net for bath resurfacing or pick up your local yellow pages/yell.com if interested. Of course you cannot beat a brand new bath but if you are on a budget or want the bath to look new again for a sale or let then this is an option.

heatherbee

shays_mum wrote:

Hi,
My mum's bathroom is tiny & for nearly the same job as you, they have had stupid quotes up to £5k. The worse thing is my folks are both retired & my mum is disabled so it really stinks . They are based in s.london, so maybe londoners are being over-charged.

In this respect you might find your local Home Improvement Agency to be helpful. Home Improvement Agencies are normally run by local councils (or agenices appointed on their behalf) to help older people or people with disabilities navigate having works or adaptations done to their home. They generally employ surveyors who will specify and inspect works, administrators who will arrange responsible contractors, and can also help with getting Disabled Facilities Grants etc if you are eligible. They are really helpful and can often advise on local responsible contractors even if as a disabled person you are paying your own way. Check out https://www.foundations.uk.com

Mehullakhani

Quick question for the OP - did you find anyone good . I also want to get a new bathroom suite installed, and am struggling to find anyone good in NW-London.

R

Mehul

mrsbudget

heatherbee wrote:

In this respect you might find your local Home Improvement Agency to be helpful. Home Improvement Agencies are normally run by local councils (or agenices appointed on their behalf) to help older people or people with disabilities navigate having works or adaptations done to their home. They generally employ surveyors who will specify and inspect works, administrators who will arrange responsible contractors, and can also help with getting Disabled Facilities Grants etc if you are eligible. They are really helpful and can often advise on local responsible contractors even if as a disabled person you are paying your own way. Check out https://www.foundations.uk.com

hi, my grandparent got a grant to have their bathroom replaced. My Grandad was not well that time and could not use the bath so they changed it to a walk in shower, the cost was £2500 and they were given £2000 for it and only cost them £500. It's worth asking your council about this.

Booms

Slightly related to this thread, I too am looking to redo my bathrooms and was wondering if anyone could recommend some plumbers/tilers and also if they had any tips to bear in mind as I'm not looking to spend a fortune but want a reasonably good finish.

I will almost certainly provide the units to be fitted.

I live in Maida Vale, West London.

Many thanks - all help gratefully appreciated!

Dom

Canucklehead

Good evening: Welcome to MSE. If you create a new thread on the DIY main board and add a bit more detail about your bathroom you should get a good response.

HTH

Canucklehead