Bathroom fitting in Harborne

Before your new bathroom in Harborne

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 Harborne, building control is provided by Birmingham City 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.
Moving the toilet is the hardest change, because its waste pipe needs a direct route and fall to the soil stack.
Creating a bathroom in a room that didn't have one is likely to need Building Regulations approval, from Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver.

Postcode district: B17
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 4 miles

Which options suit homes in Harborne?

Panels or tiles

Large-format tiles look smart but need flat walls, careful setting out and waterproofing in the shower area. Waterproof wall panels go up faster, have fewer grout lines and can be fitted over sound existing surfaces. Many bathrooms mix the two, with panels in the shower and tiles elsewhere to suit both budget and look.

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.

What does your new bathroom cost in Harborne?

Expect to budget between £4,500 and £16,000 depending on size and specification in Harborne. 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Harborne address.

Before you book in Harborne

Should I choose a mixer shower or an electric shower?

It depends on your hot water system and water pressure. A combi boiler or unvented cylinder usually gives a good mixer shower. Low-pressure gravity systems may need a pump, or an electric shower may be simpler, though that needs a dedicated circuit, which is notifiable work. We test pressure and flow at the survey and recommend what will actually perform.

Do you cover Harborne?

Yes. Harborne (B17) is about 4 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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.

Who approves bathroom fitting in Harborne?

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

Bathroom fitting near Harborne

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Call us free on 0800 088 6248, or send your postcode and a couple of photos of the room.