Bathroom fitting in Aston

What should you know before starting in Aston?

This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Aston, building control is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Where there's no openable window, the fan should run on for around 15 minutes after the light goes off.
Electrical work near a bath or shower is often notifiable under Part P.
Combi boilers and unvented cylinders usually support a good mixer shower without a pump.

Postcode district: B6
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Which option fits your home?

Layout change

Moving the toilet, bath or shower can make a small bathroom work much better. The toilet is the hardest to move because its large waste pipe needs a direct route and fall to the soil stack. Water supplies and smaller wastes are easier to reroute, especially under timber floors, where joists can be drilled within safe limits.

Walk-in shower instead of a bath

Replacing the bath with a large low-profile tray and a glass panel makes the room feel bigger and is easier to step into. The waste needs a suitable fall, which can be tricky on timber floors, so the tray position and height are planned carefully. It's worth thinking about whether you'll want a bath when you sell.

How much should you budget in Aston?

Prices in Aston match the rest of our area: £4,500–£16,000 depending on size and specification. Full refit of a 2 m × 2.5 m family bathroom with a bath and shower over, tiled: usually £6,500–£8,500.

Guide prices for bathroom fitting
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Like-for-like refit, standard suite	£4,500 – £6,500	Same positions, part-tiled or panels
Full refit, fully tiled	£6,500 – £10,000	Bath with shower or walk-in shower
Larger or premium, with layout change	£10,000 – £16,000	Moved toilet, bigger tiles, underfloor heating

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Aston address.

Questions about bathroom fitting in Aston

How much does a new bathroom cost in the West Midlands?

Most bathroom refits cost £4,500–£16,000, including VAT where it applies. A full refit of a typical 2 m × 2.5 m family bathroom, with a bath and shower over and full tiling, usually costs £6,500–£8,500, including the suite. Your itemised quote shows the suite, tiling and labour separately, so you can see where to save or spend.

How do I book a survey in Aston?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your new bathroom and arrange a time to visit.

How long does a bathroom refit take?

Most refits take 7–12 working days. Strip-out and first fix take two or three days, tiling is usually the longest stage, and second fix and sealing take a day or two. Large-format tiles, layout changes and underfloor heating add time. We give you a day-by-day outline before work starts, so you know when each stage happens.

Will I need permission from the council in Aston?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Aston is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Arrange a free bathroom survey in Aston, and we'll test the water pressure and give you an itemised quote.