Bathroom fitting in Shenstone

What should you know before starting in Shenstone?

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

Waterproof panels can go up faster than tiles and have no grout lines to clean.
Where there's no openable window, the fan should run on for around 15 minutes after the light goes off.
Tile adhesive and grout need time to cure before the shower is used, so allow for it in the programme.

Postcode district: WS14
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which options suit homes in Shenstone?

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.

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.

Bathroom fitting prices in Shenstone

Prices in Shenstone 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

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.

How do I book a survey in Shenstone?

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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Shenstone?

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

Close to Shenstone

Other work we do in Shenstone

Call us free on 0800 088 6248, or send your postcode and a couple of photos of the room.