Bathroom Renovation in Nuneaton

Keep the existing layout, choose mid-range fittings from stocked lines rather than special orders, use large-format tiles only on feature areas, and paint rather than tile ceilings and upper walls. Do not economize on waterproofing, drainage falls, or the tiler's labour — those are the items whose failure costs multiples later.

Run every fixture: check drainage speed, look under the vanity for weeps, confirm the shower floor falls to the drain (pour a bucket and watch), check grout lines are even and silicone is continuous, and test the extractor fan. Photograph everything and get the waterproofing product and warranty terms in writing before releasing final payment.

A bathroom renovation touches plumbing, electrics, waterproofing, tiling, and carpentry. A bathroom specialist or small contractor who coordinates all of it is usually worth the margin unless you have renovation experience — sequencing errors between trades (tiler before the plumber finished rough-in, for example) are the classic self-managed failure.

Make every quote in Nuneaton state: strip-out and disposal, first-fix plumbing and electrical, waterproofing (product named), tiling with a per-square-metre rate and tile allowance, fittings supply (brands listed or marked as owner-supplied), and second-fix. The cheapest quote is usually the one missing a line — often waterproofing or disposal.

Checkatrade's 2025-26 guide puts a new bathroom including materials at £5,500-£8,000 with an average around £7,000; budget refits can come in near £3,000-£4,500 and large or high-end bathrooms run £14,000+. Fitting labour alone is typically £1,500-£4,000 depending on scope.

A straightforward refit takes about 5-10 working days; layout changes or first-floor drainage rework push it to two to three weeks. Book fitters ahead — good bathroom installers in most UK cities carry 4-8 week lead times.