Plumbing · Homeowner answer
What should a bathroom renovation quote include?
Short answer
It should list every stage — strip-out, pipework, sanitaryware and who supplies it, tiling, electrics, waterproofing, waste removal and making good — with what is and is not included. Three quotes for the same bathroom can be thousands apart simply because they include different things.
| Stage | What the quote should say |
|---|---|
| Strip-out and disposal | Whether skip hire and waste removal are included |
| First-fix plumbing | New pipework and waste runs |
| Walls and floor | Re-boarding, levelling, tanking/waterproofing for showers |
| Sanitaryware | Who supplies it, and the allowance if you choose |
| Tiling | Area in square metres, and tile allowance |
| Second fix | Fitting everything, sealing, testing |
| Electrics | Extractor fan, lighting, heated towel rail — usually by an electrician |
| Making good | Painting, skirting, doors |
What changes the answer
- who supplies the bath, shower, toilet and tiles
- whether walls need re-boarding or waterproofing
- moving the toilet or shower (new waste runs)
- electrics for lights, fans and heated rails
What you can check yourself
- ask each quote to list the same stages
- check who removes the waste
- ask how long the bathroom will be out of use
What to do next
Send us photos and rough measurements and we will give you an itemised price.
This page gives general information only. Christy needs to see your system — in person or from your photos — before he can give you firm advice or a price.