Cost of replacing small bathroom?

[Narj]

Lol @ £1k.

I'm going to say you'll see quotes around £4-5k, depending on materials.

Supply the materials yourself, surely. That's what I did. He doesn't have to get a local (ie: central London prices) builder in.... sometimes it pays to get someone in from outside the area.

1K probably isn't doable, but depending on scope of works, he quite possibly could get it done under 2.

You can make it as expensive as you like by going for expensive materials but if you're happy with something that does the job and looks OK then you'll save £££s....

 

[Merlin5]

Supply the materials yourself, surely. That's what I did. He doesn't have to get a local (ie: central London prices) builder in.... sometimes it pays to get someone in from outside the area.

1K probably isn't doable, but depending on scope of works, he quite possibly could get it done under 2.

You can make it as expensive as you like by going for expensive materials but if you're happy with something that does the job and looks OK then you'll save £££s....

That's actually a good idea. But I've no idea who's good. Any recommendations?
Also, does anyone have any recommendation for a good damp proof company? My DPC was done in 1987, but before I do any bathroom work, I need to check if my damp proof course is holding up or needs redoing. I'm also wondering if a damp proof company would say I need one even if I don't, just to get business?

 

[The_Baron]

That's actually a good idea. But I've no idea who's good. Any recommendations?
Also, does anyone have any recommendation for a good damp proof company? My DPC was done in 1987, but before I do any bathroom work, I need to check if my damp proof course is holding up or needs redoing. I'm also wondering if a damp proof company would say I need one even if I don't, just to get business?

Get a damp meter from B and Q for not very much and check it yourself

 

[BennyC]

also, tiling is actually quite easy. you can save yourself £1k doing it yourself!

If you have the patience and do a little reading it is fairly straight forward. You may need to invest in a few tools but will save yourself a few few bob.

I did about 30m2 downstairs and two small bathrooms myself.

If you know you're never going to get around to finishing it then it might be worth paying someone else to do it.

I would imagine £1-£1.5k would cover it depending on which fittings & tiles you decide to go for.

 

[Maccapacca]

If it were me

Remove everything make a right mess smash everything to pieces use compression caps for the plumbing, smash up all tiles, remove the wall dispose of and hoover up.

Buy your sanitaryware from eBay very cheap just make sure it's a known make and from a power seller etc

Buy your brassware from eBay, loads of deals on expensive taps.

Tiles just buy whatever is on offer at tilegiant / topps etc go back a few times they rotate bin ends

Buy an electric underfloor heating mat from eBay ours cost £90 and is the icing on the cake and really easy to install.

Pointless buying plasterboard and cls at a guess you'll need 30m of cls and 4-5 boards, boards, the delivery will be more than the cost of the timber and plasterboard let the builder pick them up in his van.

Then get quotes with everything removed and the majority of costly materials waiting.

Merlin what's your email I've got a good general builder in London who's just finished my place.

 

[Merlin5]

Thanks macca, email sent via your trust.

 

[Salsa]

As for figuring out what will fit and possible layout options why not head to Homebase and make use of their free design service. Their quote for the work will probably run to 5-6k but the design is no obligation and does not cost you anything I would use the Homebase one over B&Q etc as they do all the planning in store so no annoying sales people to chase outta your house.

Heck I would do the designs for you myself but I dont think I have a spare 5 mins in work for at least the next week

/Salsa

 

[spoffle]

I never cease to be amazed by how often these misguided and foolish comments pop up . . . "Brain surgery? No sweat, I do it all the time; a sharp carving knife, a hammer, some skewers and a roll of cling film are all you should need."

@ OP - if you have built stud walls before and have a decent supply of the appropriate tools, it MAY be an easy job - if not, it isn't.

Incidentally, extractor fans now need to have an isolating switch outside the bathroom / shower room - God alone knows why? By law, you are only supposed to have electrical work done by a qualified electrician in a bathroom or kitchen.

So foolish and misguided that you had to substitute a stud all with brain surgery. If it was so absurd you wouldn't have had to do that.

Building a stud wall is in fact a very easy job. Plastering one would be the hardest part of it, and that's not particularly hard.

 

[realBabelfish]

Lol @ £1k.

I'm going to say you'll see quotes around £4-5k, depending on materials.

i did my last house for that and it was good quality stone tiles on all floors and walls and a nice suite.

i refuse to pay some tradie stupid money for things i can do myself. plumbing is easy and tiling is also easy, if not a bit time consuming.

 

[realBabelfish]

Heh, you're joking realBabelfish, I wouldn't have a clue how to build a stud wall or do tiling. No, this is definitely all work I'll need to call in professionals to do. Also, if you say I can save £1K by doing the tiling myself, then that doesn't account for the cost of the tiles, building the wall, materials, wood and plasterboard, so that must surely mean I'm looking at more like £2K+ doesn't it?

we all need to start somewhere

my first DIY was the kitchen in my first house. ripped out old kitchen. got it plastered (wasnt confident enough to do it!) laid new floor and levelled it, built and fitted units, tiled, plumbed it all myself and fitted new electrical sockets etc.

seriously mate, most DIY is pretty easy. and it will save you a fortune. plus you get the satisfaction of being able to say 'i did that'

recently moved into new house and we have had loads of work done that i didnt have time to do myself with having a new baby. none of the work done is better than i did at my last house, although was probably done a bit quicker.

 

[Lopéz]

So foolish and misguided that you had to substitute a stud all with brain surgery. If it was so absurd you wouldn't have had to do that.

Building a stud wall is in fact a very easy job. Plastering one would be the hardest part of it, and that's not particularly hard.

Plastering (well) is far from easy.

 

[Narj]

Plastering (well) is far from easy.

The best plasterer I know makes it look like a martial art/some sort of art form! 'tis amazing watching him work!

 

[realBabelfish]

especially when they wear those super stilts.

i remember talking with my plasterer and he admitted the only thing in the world he was afraid of was frogs (not sure why toads were ok lol) but was so weird him saying that whilst on stilts and looking like a frog

 

[realBabelfish]

Plastering (well) is far from easy.

agreed. one of the few things i always get people in to do. most other things are pretty easy but plastering is a technique all of its own.