Bathroom fitting in Stourbridge

Planning your new bathroom in Stourbridge

Work like this in Stourbridge 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, Dudley 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.
Where there's no openable window, the fan should run on for around 15 minutes after the light goes off.
Electrical work near a bath or shower is often notifiable under Part P.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Options to consider in Stourbridge

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.

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.

Guide prices for Stourbridge

Prices in Stourbridge 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Bathroom fitting in Stourbridge: common questions

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 Stourbridge?

Yes. Stourbridge (DY8) 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.

How much does a new bathroom cost in the West Midlands?

Most bathroom refits cost £4,500–£16,000, including VAT where it applies. A full refit of a typical 2 m × 2.5 m family bathroom, with a bath and shower over and full tiling, usually costs £6,500–£8,500, including the suite. Your itemised quote shows the suite, tiling and labour separately, so you can see where to save or spend.

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 Stourbridge 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.