Can you fit a Victorian or cast iron roll top bath?

Yes — we specialise in traditional installs. Heavy cast iron and Victorian steel baths often need bespoke alignment (we've used car jacks to seat them safely) and traditional tap holes are usually larger than modern fittings, so we use bespoke solutions to make standard taps look and seal correctly.

Can you move the toilet or basin to make room for the bath?

Yes — we relocate WCs, basins and waste runs as part of bath installs, including cutting new core holes through external walls where the soil pipe needs to move.

Do you supply the bath or fit one I've bought?

Either. We can supply at trade prices or fit a bath and fittings you've already chosen — including reclaimed and original Victorian pieces.

How long does a bath installation take?

A like-for-like swap is usually one day. A full layout change with relocated toilet, new pipework and a traditional roll top is typically a multi-stage install spread over several days to allow first-fix, second-fix and finishing.

Completed Victorian roll top bath installation in a Brentwood bathroom

Bath Installation in Brentwood & Essex

We install every type of bath across Brentwood and Essex — from modern straight baths and freestanding tubs to traditional cast iron and Victorian steel roll tops. We handle the layout, the pipework re-runs, the awkward manoeuvring and the bespoke fittings that off-the-shelf installs can't cope with, so the finished bathroom looks and feels exactly the way you wanted it.

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Why customers choose us for bath installations

Victorian roll top, freestanding, cast iron & modern straight baths
Layout consultation — we'll talk through positions before any pipework moves
Toilet & basin relocation with new core holes and tidy waste runs
First-fix hot & cold copper feeds run cleanly to the new bath position
Bespoke solutions for oversized tap holes and traditional fittings
Careful manoeuvring (including car-jack alignment) to protect floors and the bath
Full pressure test and 12-month workmanship guarantee

How it works

1
Site visit & layout
We walk through the room with you, talk through positions and flag anything that needs moving — toilet, basin, waste runs or core holes.
2
First-fix pipework
New hot and cold copper feeds run to the bath position, plus any relocated waste pipes — all pressure tested before anything is closed up.
3
Bath in & fittings
Bath manoeuvred carefully into position, aligned (car jack where the weight demands it), tap holes addressed with bespoke fittings where needed, and the whole install tested under full pressure.

Recent resealing work

Completed Victorian roll top bath installation in Brentwood, Essex — The finished bathroom — original Victorian character paired with modern plumbing performance.

Original Victorian steel roll top bath ready for installation in Brentwood — The customer's original Victorian steel roll top bath, ready to be installed in its new position.

Victorian roll top bath being installed in a Brentwood bathroom — Manoeuvring the heavy roll top into position — a car jack was used to align it safely without damaging the floor or the bath.

First-fix copper pipework for a Victorian bath installation in Brentwood — First-fix hot and cold copper feeds run cleanly to the new bath position.

Toilet relocation as part of a Victorian roll top bath installation in Brentwood — Toilet relocated and a new core hole cut to suit the revised bathroom layout.

Traditional roll top bath taps fitted with bespoke plumbing in Brentwood — Bespoke plumbing solutions used to seat the traditional taps neatly into the oversized tap holes.

What Essex homeowners say

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"Excellent service! They responded quickly and fixed our heating problem efficiently."

John Doe1 month ago

"shower refit — Frank identified the problem with our shower extremely quickly and recommended a couple of options, from repairing the parts through to a shower refit. We went for a refit and the new one works great, and looks brilliant. Highly recommend FFT"

Verified Checkatrade review2026-08-19T12:30:16.438Z

"Very good, but a bit pricier than expected. Overall, happy with their work!"

Jane Smith2 months ago

"Super local plumber — Yet again Frank came to the rescue when our toilet was having a mad moment. Always fitting us in really quickly. Always polite and efficient. I would really recommend."

Verified Checkatrade review2026-08-14T06:30:11.339Z

"Average experience. They did the job but could improve on communication."

Alex Johnson2 months ago

"Extremely helpful — Frank was so helpful to us. He came out the same day to sort a leaking toilet. He made a temporary fix until he was able to source a part which he will return and fit asap. We would definitely use him again."

Verified Checkatrade review2026-07-20T18:00:09.424Z

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