Bathroom fitting in Rubery

Planning your new bathroom in Rubery

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 Rubery, building control is provided by Bromsgrove District Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Moving the toilet is the hardest change, because its waste pipe needs a direct route and fall to the soil stack.
Combi boilers and unvented cylinders usually support a good mixer shower without a pump.
Electrical work near a bath or shower is often notifiable under Part P.

Postcode district: B45
Planning and building control: Bromsgrove District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Which options suit homes in Rubery?

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.

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.

Bathroom fitting prices in Rubery

Prices in Rubery 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

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 Rubery?

Yes. Rubery (B45) is about 8 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 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Rubery?

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

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