Bathroom fitting in Marston Green

Bathroom fitting in Marston Green: approvals and local details

Work like this in Marston Green 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, Solihull Council is the authority.

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

Postcode district: B37
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 11 miles

Which options suit homes in Marston Green?

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.

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 Marston Green?

Guide prices start at £4,500 and run to £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: around £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.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you cover Marston Green?

Yes. Marston Green (B37) is about 11 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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Marston Green?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Marston Green is provided by Solihull 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 Marston Green, and we'll test the water pressure and give you an itemised quote.