How long should a new bathroom take?
Discussion
I'm looking at getting a new bathroom installed and am wondering how long it should take. I'n not looking at any major re-plumbing - so new bath in place of the old bath, new loo and sink in exactly the same place as the old ones, and new tiling on the walls (currently tiled) and floor (currently carpet).
I don't want to go for anything expensive - simpler the better really - so was wondering what to expect in terms of timing, and any idea on cost would be helpful as well.
Thanks in advance.
I don't want to go for anything expensive - simpler the better really - so was wondering what to expect in terms of timing, and any idea on cost would be helpful as well.
Thanks in advance.
mk1fan said:
Two-weeks.
Unless you do a botch job.
You must have a very very large bathroom Unless you do a botch job.
As above 3-5 days is probably a decent time frame depending on size IMO.
Day 1 - Strip out and prep
Day 2 - Fit new bathroom suite
Day 3 - Tile walls
Day 4 - Grout walls and tile floor
Day 5 - Grout floor & finishing touches.
Although its never as black & white as that, something always puts a spanner in the works
Cost will vary depending on where you stay, best to get a few estimates or even better if someone can recommend you someone.
The above is complete rubbish.
To complete a robust and fit for purpose refurb of a bathroom including re-tiling will take two weeks. Unless you do a bodge job like tiling over the existing tiles, not prepping the walls after stripping off the tiles, not fixing the tiles properly.
Adequate drying times just don't allow it to be done quicker.
But hey, it's your house and your choice on the standard of quality you want it to be. Additionally, if you only want it to last a few years then a bathroom can be done in three days.
To complete a robust and fit for purpose refurb of a bathroom including re-tiling will take two weeks. Unless you do a bodge job like tiling over the existing tiles, not prepping the walls after stripping off the tiles, not fixing the tiles properly.
Adequate drying times just don't allow it to be done quicker.
But hey, it's your house and your choice on the standard of quality you want it to be. Additionally, if you only want it to last a few years then a bathroom can be done in three days.
We had two done in parallel with some major plumbing changes and new rads. Took about 4 weeks in all. We've got large tiles too, so i agree with the statement above regarding drying times, Just ain't possible to tile a complete bathroom in one day with the tiles we used.
Edited by fatboy b on Wednesday 2nd June 12:01
TubbyRutter said:
We are going to be doing the same in the next few months, so ideas of costs and timescales would be usefull.
Our ensuite had a double deluge matki power shower & door. Stone base. Wall tiles about £50/sq meter. Granite sink surround. hidden cistern for loo. Decent mixer tap. Floor tilesMain bathroom. Basic bath, electric Mira shower over bath. Loo & sink. Tiles about £35 / sq meter. Floor tiles.
Fittings were from this range. Had downlighters fitted at the same time.
The whole lot was £13K incl about £4.5K labour.
Edited by fatboy b on Wednesday 2nd June 12:13
I'm not sure where the two weeks are coming from, a simple bathroom can be ripped out and any plaster patching if its like for like, could be first fixed on the second day, plumb bath and ply the floor on the second day. Tiling maximum of two days and the final fix.
I can understand two weeks if its a large bathroom, new supplies for showers, wet rooms or a more bespoke job but not for a straight swop and nothing fancy
I can understand two weeks if its a large bathroom, new supplies for showers, wet rooms or a more bespoke job but not for a straight swop and nothing fancy
m4ckg said:
I'm not sure where the two weeks are coming from, a simple bathroom can be ripped out and any plaster patching if its like for like, could be first fixed on the second day, plumb bath and ply the floor on the second day. Tiling maximum of two days and the final fix.
I can understand two weeks if its a large bathroom, new supplies for showers, wet rooms or a more bespoke job but not for a straight swop and nothing fancy
Having seen your occupation in your profile, I shall be careful with my reply! I can understand two weeks if its a large bathroom, new supplies for showers, wet rooms or a more bespoke job but not for a straight swop and nothing fancy
The OP has indicated a 'straightforward' fixing job. Even if it is a reasonably standard 6x8 bathroom, I would allow 3/4 days for that one. OP hasn't indicated large or small format tiles, where he wants them (full height or 3/4 height etc. Even if he only waterproofs the wall around the bath/shower, that will need 24hrs to dry on it's own. Adhesive will need 24 hrs too and even if you use quick set, along with the grouting that's 2 days on it's own. Plaster will need to dry 1 day per 1mm of depth before you can stick anything anyway. And of course, you really have no idea what is going on with the substrate until the old tiles are off. In my experience, this is a job I would complete on a fixed price basis rather than a day rate, so no chance of the customer having a heart attack if things don't go as smoothly as planned.......shamless yet subtle indications that this is what I do, and Oh! I live in London too and my initials are also EdJ....and my name...
Sounds like about £900 to me
Edited by TVR1 on Wednesday 2nd June 17:09
mk1fan said:
The above is complete rubbish.
To complete a robust and fit for purpose refurb of a bathroom including re-tiling will take two weeks. Unless you do a bodge job like tiling over the existing tiles, not prepping the walls after stripping off the tiles, not fixing the tiles properly.
Adequate drying times just don't allow it to be done quicker.
But hey, it's your house and your choice on the standard of quality you want it to be. Additionally, if you only want it to last a few years then a bathroom can be done in three days.
To complete a robust and fit for purpose refurb of a bathroom including re-tiling will take two weeks. Unless you do a bodge job like tiling over the existing tiles, not prepping the walls after stripping off the tiles, not fixing the tiles properly.
Adequate drying times just don't allow it to be done quicker.
But hey, it's your house and your choice on the standard of quality you want it to be. Additionally, if you only want it to last a few years then a bathroom can be done in three days.
EdJ said:
I'm not looking at any major re-plumbing.
I don't want to go for anything expensive - simpler the better really.
I don't want to go for anything expensive - simpler the better really.
If that takes 2 weeks you want to chuck it
Seriously though, there is so many variables without actually seeing the job, thats why there are different opinions of time.
The tiles may come off no problem and leave the gyproc ready for tiling, or they could pull the gyproc off with it ( more than likely), thats presuming its even gyproc on the wall in 1st place.
When it comes to the tiling, there could be little or no cuts, the walls could be out, the floor may need sheeted etc etc.
The existing plumbing could be a straight change over or need re-done.
If theres any alteration of electrics RCD protection will need to be put in place if theres not already, then theres Part P etc etc.
These jobs could go from one extreme to the other with out seeing them, so i think the answer to the OP's question is the same length as a piece of string .
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