Bathroom fitting in Oldbury

Planning your new bathroom in Oldbury

Work like this in Oldbury 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, Sandwell Council is the authority.

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 Sandwell 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 districts: B67, B68, B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Which options suit homes in Oldbury?

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.

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.

What does your new bathroom cost in Oldbury?

Prices in Oldbury 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you cover Oldbury?

Yes. Oldbury (B67, B68, B69) is about 2 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 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 Oldbury?

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