Bathroom fitting in Kenilworth

Before your new bathroom in Kenilworth

Work like this in Kenilworth rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Warwick District Council is the authority.

New bathroom extract fans should achieve at least 15 litres per second.
Creating a bathroom in a room that didn't have one is likely to need Building Regulations approval, from Warwick District Council or a registered building control approver.
Where there's no openable window, the fan should run on for around 15 minutes after the light goes off.

Postcode district: CV8
Planning and building control: Warwick District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 21 miles

Options to consider in Kenilworth

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Kenilworth?

Prices in Kenilworth 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Questions about bathroom fitting in Kenilworth

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.

How do I book a survey in Kenilworth?

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 Kenilworth?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Kenilworth is provided by Warwick District 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 Kenilworth bathroom online, then a fixed price for the agreed specification after our visit.