Bathroom fitting in Cradley Heath

Planning your new bathroom in Cradley Heath

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 Cradley Heath, building control is provided by Sandwell Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Tile adhesive and grout need time to cure before the shower is used, so allow for it in the programme.
Creating a bathroom in a room that didn't have one is likely to need Building Regulations approval, from Sandwell Council or a registered building control approver.
Waterproof panels can go up faster than tiles and have no grout lines to clean.

Postcode district: B64
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Options to consider in Cradley Heath

Like-for-like refit

The new suite goes where the old one was, using the existing water and waste positions. It's the quickest and most affordable option, and it's often all a bathroom needs. Tiling, flooring, furniture and the shower choice can all change completely while the plumbing stays essentially the same.

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.

Bathroom fitting prices in Cradley Heath

Prices in Cradley Heath 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Bathroom fitting in Cradley Heath: common questions

What if it's our only bathroom?

We plan around it. The toilet can usually be refitted temporarily at the end of most days, or put back early in the programme, so you're not without one overnight. The shower and bath will be out of use for most of the job, so it's worth arranging somewhere to shower, with family or at a gym, for a week or so.

How do I book a survey in Cradley Heath?

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.

What guarantees come with a new bathroom?

Baths, trays, toilets, taps, showers and furniture carry manufacturers' guarantees, and their terms are set out in your quote. Some shower manufacturers ask for an annual service or a registration after installation, and we'll tell you if yours does. You'll receive the electrical certificate for any notifiable work. If anything we fitted isn't right, call us.

Will I need permission from the council in Cradley Heath?

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

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Get a guide price for a Cradley Heath bathroom online, then a fixed price for the agreed specification after our visit.