A full bathroom install, done properly
A new bathroom installation in Bridgnorth is more involved than most people expect. It's not just a question of swapping a bath and tiling some walls. It's plumbing, electrics, joinery, plastering, tiling and decoration — all in a small, water-prone room — and the order each trade arrives in matters.
We project-manage the entire installation in-house. One quote, one timeline, one point of contact. You don't end up chasing different trades and you don't have to play co-ordinator. From the day we start the strip-out to the day you take possession of the finished room, you're working with one team that knows what comes next.
What's included as standard
- Free site visit and detailed, itemised written quote
- Floor protection and dust containment for the rest of the house
- Strip-out of existing suite, tiling and any redundant pipework
- Waste disposal — we leave nothing behind
- First-fix plumbing, including pipework re-routing as needed
- First-fix electrics (NICEIC certified) — lighting, extractor, shaver, underfloor heating where specified
- Plaster repair, full skim where needed
- Proper waterproofing — tanking to BS 5385 standards on tiled wet areas
- Wall and floor tiling — laid straight, properly grouted, neatly silicone-sealed
- Full suite installation — bath, basin, WC, shower
- Brassware fitting — taps, shower valves, accessories
- Painting and finishing
- Final professional clean — taps shining, no dust, ready to use
- Demonstration of any new equipment (e.g. thermostatic showers, electric mixers)
- Building Regulations compliance certificates (Part P electrical, Part G sanitation)
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
Local context: Bridgnorth bathrooms
The housing stock in Bridgnorth is mixed. We work in the modern new builds out toward the Telford border, the Victorian terraces around the town centre, and the Georgian properties in High Town. Each has its own characteristics.
In High Town in particular, the access is often the first thing we plan around. Narrow lanes, parking restrictions and the geography of the cliff itself mean we sometimes have to carry materials further than usual. We've done it many times — we know which lanes a small van fits down and where we need to park up. This shouldn't cost you more, but it does need planning, and we factor it into the quote so there are no surprises on day one.
Older properties also tend to hide original cast iron pipework. It's not always a problem, but it sometimes needs replacing for a modern installation to work properly. We check at the site visit and flag the likelihood — rather than discovering it on day three.
Floors in older Bridgnorth homes are often not level. For a properly fitted bathroom, the floor sometimes needs levelling before tiling. Not always — but where it does, we'll tell you upfront.
Our process, step by step
1. Free site visit
We come to the property, measure up, look at the existing services (plumbing, electrics, soil stack location, ventilation), and listen to what you want. About 30 minutes. No charge, no pressure.
2. Written quote — within 48 hours
Itemised, so you can see exactly what you're paying for. We break out suite, tiling, labour, electrics and any specific items separately. If you want to swap a tile choice or upgrade a tap, we can re-quote that line without redoing the whole thing.
3. Design and product sign-off
We agree the final spec — every tile, every tap, every accessory. We order everything before the start date so there are no mid-job delays.
4. Installation
Typically 7–14 working days for a full installation. You get daily progress updates so you always know where we are. Site cleaned at the end of each day.
5. Handover
Full demonstration of new equipment, all paperwork (warranties, compliance certificates), and a thorough final clean. The room is genuinely ready to use the moment we leave.
What it costs
Most full bathroom installations in Bridgnorth fall between £4,500 and £9,500. The variables that move the price most:
- Suite choice — entry-level around £600, designer £2,500+
- Tile choice and coverage — standard ceramic £20/m², porcelain £45+/m², natural stone considerably more
- Layout changes — moving the WC, bath or shower means moving waste/supply pipework
- Property age — older homes sometimes need pipework or plaster work
- Underfloor heating, niches, bespoke joinery — all options, all priced separately
For a more detailed breakdown, see our pricing guide, or read how much a bathroom costs in Bridgnorth.
Why use a local installer
National bathroom firms have national prices, national call centres and contract fitters who don't necessarily know your area. We're local. We know which suppliers in the West Midlands deliver on time, which plasterers are reliable, and which jobs need extra care because of the property type. When something needs to be sorted, we sort it — we live here too.
If you're weighing up a national company against a local installer, our advice is to read how to choose a bathroom fitter in Bridgnorth before committing.
Related services
Looking for something more specific? We also offer:
- Wet room installation
- En-suite fitting
- Bathroom refurbishment
- Bathroom tiling
- Shower installation
- Accessible bathrooms
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a full bathroom installation cost in Bridgnorth?
Most full bathroom installations in Bridgnorth fall between £4,500 and £9,500 including suite, tiling and labour. The price varies with suite choice, tile choice and the age of the property. Older homes in High Town sometimes need additional pipework or plaster work — we'll always flag this at quote stage rather than surprise you later.
How long does a full bathroom installation take?
7 to 14 working days for a typical full installation, from strip-out to final clean. We give you a realistic timeline at the quote — not an optimistic one we know we cannot meet.
Can I use my bathroom during the work?
During a full installation, no — the room is stripped, water is off, tradespeople are in and out. If you only have one bathroom, plan ahead. We can sometimes phase the job to keep a working WC for a few extra days.
What does a typical installation include?
Site protection, strip-out and waste removal, plumbing and electrical first fix, plastering as needed, full waterproofing, tiling, suite installation, electrical second fix (NICEIC certified), final clean, demonstration and handover paperwork.