Bathroom fitting in Sedgley

Planning your new bathroom in Sedgley

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 Sedgley, building control is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Creating a bathroom in a room that didn't have one is likely to need Building Regulations approval, from Dudley Council or a registered building control approver.
Moving the toilet is the hardest change, because its waste pipe needs a direct route and fall to the soil stack.
Where there's no openable window, the fan should run on for around 15 minutes after the light goes off.

Postcode district: DY3
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 6 miles

Options to consider in Sedgley

Bath with shower over

Still the most practical layout for many family bathrooms, especially with young children. A shower over the bath needs a fixed glass screen, a well-sealed bath and tiling or panelling to full height. Choosing between a mixer shower and an electric shower depends on your boiler and water pressure, which we test at the survey.

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.

How much should you budget in Sedgley?

Prices in Sedgley 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.

Before you book in Sedgley

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.

Do you cover Sedgley?

Yes. Sedgley (DY3) is about 6 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.

Does Dudley Council need to approve my new bathroom?

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

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Tell us how you use the room, and we'll suggest a layout that works with your pipework.