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! The team was prompt and professional, and they resolved my heating issue quickly."

John Doe2 months ago

"diagnose and fix leak and blockage — we had a great experience with FFT plumbing and Heating as he turned up when he said he would and done more than we expected and got not only diagnosed but fixed better than its ever been for a long time . would definitely use again as very good price too."

Verified Checkatrade review2026-04-27T09:30:28.031Z

"Great experience overall! They were very helpful, but I had to wait a bit longer than expected for the installation."

Jane Smith1 month ago

"10/10 Highly recommend FFT Plumbing — Frankie was great! He helped remove our radiator and redid our bathroom sealant, he was fast and efficient thank you!"

Verified Checkatrade review2026-04-22T19:30:14.373Z

"Outstanding service! Very knowledgeable and polite technicians. Highly recommend FFT Plumbing & Heating."

Michael Brown3 weeks ago

"Unblocked a blocked toilet — Good communication, prompt response and good value for money."

Verified Checkatrade review2026-04-12T00:00:07.005Z

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