How Much Does a Bathroom Refit Cost in Essex? (2026 Real Prices)
Real 2026 prices for bathroom refits in Brentwood, Chelmsford and across Essex — plumbing labour, suite costs, tiling and the extras nobody tells you about.
Bathroom refit quotes in Essex range wildly — from £4k to £20k+. Here's where the money actually goes so you can compare quotes properly.
Plumbing labour (5–8 days): £2,400–£3,800. Includes ripping out the old suite, re-routing waste pipes, fitting the new suite, pressure testing.
Suite cost: budget £600–£1,200 for a value range, £1,500–£3,000 for mid-range (Hansgrohe, Geberit, Bristan), £4,000+ for designer (Catalano, Duravit, concealed cisterns, walk-in glass).
Tiling: £35–£55 per m² labour + £25–£90 per m² tile. A standard family bathroom is around 18–25 m².
Electrics: £350–£700 for new shaver socket, downlighters, fan and isolators with certificate.
Extras people forget: - Skip hire £180–£280 - New shower screen £200–£600 - Towel rail valves and TRV £80 - Boxing-in pipes and stud work £200–£500 - Painting and decorating £300–£500 - Removing old tiles and making good walls £400+
Realistic totals in Essex (2026): - Value refit, same layout: £6,500–£9,500 - Mid-range refit, minor layout change: £10,000–£14,000 - High-end refit, walk-in shower, twin basins: £15,000–£22,000
Watch for these red flags in a quote: - No mention of pressure testing or commissioning - No 12-month workmanship guarantee - Vague tiling allowance (always get a £-per-m² figure) - No allowance for plastering or making good
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