Bathroom fitting in Great Bridge

What should you know before starting in Great Bridge?

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

New bathroom extract fans should achieve at least 15 litres per second.
Tile adhesive and grout need time to cure before the shower is used, so allow for it in the programme.
Waterproof panels can go up faster than tiles and have no grout lines to clean.

Postcode district: DY4
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Choices to weigh up in Great Bridge

Bath with shower over

Still the most practical layout for many family bathrooms, especially with young children. A shower over the bath needs a fixed glass screen, a well-sealed bath and tiling or panelling to full height. Choosing between a mixer shower and an electric shower depends on your boiler and water pressure, which we test at the survey.

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 Great Bridge

Expect to budget between £4,500 and £16,000 depending on size and specification in Great Bridge. Full refit of a 2 m × 2.5 m family bathroom with a bath and shower over, tiled: typically £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.

Questions about bathroom fitting in Great Bridge

How do I get ready for the bathroom fitters?

Clear the bathroom completely, including the cabinets and the airing cupboard if it's in the room. Make space on the landing or in a spare room for deliveries. Decide on things like towel radiator size and mirror position before first fix, because cables and pipes are placed early. Let us know about parking and access for the skip or waste.

How do I book a survey in Great Bridge?

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.

Who approves bathroom fitting in Great Bridge?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge bathroom online, then a fixed price for the agreed specification after our visit.