Bathroom renovation costs?

Hi all,
I've just bought my first house and the bathroom is in great need of renovations.

Theoretically, it's an old bathroom that needs a basic renovation. Basic taps, shower/bath, basin+pedastal etc everything in same place. No Plastering needed, no paint needed lino floor, pvc plastic 4 sheets needed. No fancy stuff or extras.

My cheapest quote was £7,500 i got from bathroom businesses and it's over budget for me. I'm thinking about doing part of it myself, or contacting a sole trader.

Could anyone give me a rough idea of how much that would cost? It's a small bathroom that literally only just about fits that stuff, very narrow.

Thanks in advance

Asked by Lauren on 20th Aug 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi Lauren,

It all depends how old all the plumbing, electric, and walls are.
As if you was just to change a couple of bit, ie toilet etc then a lot of people won’t guarantee as they are going onto old plumbing and electrics if your changing switches or lights.

Was the £7,500 without materials?"
Answered on 20th Aug 2024 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
"HI pal, i have been doing bathrooms over 3 years and to be honest with you, £07500, the quote that you got is way to much. I get 25% off from a tile shop and £763 there is no chance i will ever quote my client for a bathroom £381 that doesn't needs extra stuff doing £7,500. He is trying to rip you off.
I reckon £5000 or even cheaper depending on how fancy you choose the style and who you get to fit it for ya
i will 100% do a 10/10 job and for a cheaper price."
Answered on 5th Sep 2024 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Hi Lauren .
I would assume that quotes you already have are for supply and fit of reasonably good quality goods . Providing the replacement items are in the same place and the existing plumbing and electrics are in reasonable condition I would expect I could at a better price , but I would need to see exactly what is required first ."
Answered on 20th Aug 2024 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
"You definitely been priced well over budget Aprox £4000 you should be looking to pay"
Answered on 20th Aug 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"Hi Lauren,
Our approximate labour cost is between £3.500 - 4250
KInd regards
Slavek
SkyDeco Ltd"
Answered on 20th Aug 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"Hi, I can try to help you out if you can please let me know the size of bathroom and are you looking for labour only or with material. if you want i can complete your project in £4000 with materials( good quality)."
Answered on 16th Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"I personally think £7500 would be far to expensive. Based on what you've described.
Although personally I'd rather plaster the room and decorate. But even with included In I would expect my costs to be somewhere between £4-5000."
Answered on 20th Aug 2024 - Member since Jan 2018 - report
"Hello. With all due respect but that price is out of space."
Answered on 20th Aug 2024 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"Hi, Cutting the cost is possible, but it will be not half. If you do some work yourself, you will save money. But the rest of the work will cost you more when other professionals continue it than they will do from scratch. Why? If one professional will do a whole project, he will calculate it as cheaper. Ultimately, you will be involved in work where quality can be worse, and you will still need to pay over £6k. Please consider changes or repairs by working on it yourself. Is it worth it?"
Answered on 27th Aug 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"I think you should be look to pay about 4000 , you will always pay more going through company ,solo trader has less over head usually"
Answered on 17th Sep 2024 - Member since Dec 2023 - report
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