A bathroom installation replaces your old suite with new sanitaryware, a bath or shower, tiling and fittings, including the plumbing, electrics, ventilation and waterproofing needed for a complete, watertight room.
From Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan and Locharbriggs to the quieter corners of Dumfries and Galloway, homeowners can book a free survey for a new bathroom. We look at the building, agree the scope, then send a quote in writing that fixes the cost of that scope. Work follows the rules for Scotland, and our published range for Scotland, £4,800–£11,500 with VAT, gives you a sense of budget before we visit.
- Guide price
- £4,800–£11,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks per bathroom
- Planning rules
- Scotland
- Price level
- About 4% below the national guide
- Towns listed
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- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Bathrooms prices in Dumfries and Galloway
No two jobs cost exactly the same, but the ranges below give a fair picture of a new bathroom in Dumfries and Galloway. Pricing for Scotland runs about 4% below the national guide, and the overall guide is £4,800–£11,500 with VAT included. We'll confirm your figure after surveying the property for free.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Dumfries and Galloway |
|---|---|---|
| Shower room or en-suite | A compact room with a shower, basin and toilet, keeping the existing layout. | £3,800–£7,700 |
| Family bathroom | A full suite with bath and shower, new tiling, lighting and an extractor fan. | £4,800–£11,500 |
| Premium bathroom or wet room | Standalone bath, wet room or walk-in shower, underfloor heating and large-format tiles. | £11,500–£19,000 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Room size and the amount of tiling
- Suite, shower and tap specification
- Moving the toilet, bath or shower to a new position
- Condition of the floor, walls and existing pipework
What do you get?
- Measured survey and layout planning for your room
- Removal and disposal of the old suite and tiles
- New supply and waste pipework, including concealed fittings
- Waterproofing behind showers and in wet areas
- Bath or shower, basin, toilet and taps fitted and tested
- Heated towel rail, silicone sealing and a final clean
Housing across Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries is known for red sandstone buildings, and older towns across the region, such as Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas, have Georgian and Victorian streets. Rural homes are often harled whinstone or sandstone farmhouses and cottages under slate roofs, with post-war and modern housing on the edges of towns such as Stranraer and Annan.
Stone and harled homes commonly need lime-based repairs, re-harling and roof slating work. Town houses suit extensions and loft conversions, and rural properties often take porches, driveways and fencing.
Mild but wet, with exposed Solway and west coasts and remote rural sites that can need extra planning for access.
Planning and building rules in Dumfries and Galloway
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Dumfries and Galloway is in Scotland. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
Internal improvements do not need planning permission in Scotland unless the building is listed.
Like-for-like kitchen and bathroom replacements do not normally need a building warrant, but structural changes and some drainage or heating alterations do, and electrical work must meet the building standards.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
The four stages
We look at the job
First, someone visits your home in Dumfries and Galloway to see the space, take measurements and note anything that could affect the work, such as access or the condition of what is there. There is no charge for this visit.
Written quote
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for a new bathroom.
Plan and prepare
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for a new bathroom are in place before the first day on site.
On site to finish
Our trades complete a new bathroom while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
How we work
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to fit a bathroom?
Fitting a typical bathroom takes one to two weeks on site. Strip-out and first-fix plumbing and electrics come first, followed by any plastering or boarding, waterproofing, tiling and then the suite, taps and fittings. Wet rooms and rooms with underfloor heating take longer because screeds and waterproofing need time to cure. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts.
How much does a new bathroom cost?
A typical family bathroom costs £4,800–£11,500 supplied and fitted, including tiling, a new suite, shower, lighting and an extractor fan. Shower rooms and simple en-suites cost a little less, while wet rooms, standalone baths and large-format tiles cost more. Moving the toilet or replacing rotten floorboards adds to the total. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after the survey.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Which tiles are easiest to keep clean?
Large-format porcelain tiles are usually easiest to keep clean, because there are fewer grout lines to collect dirt and porcelain absorbs very little water. Glossy tiles show water marks more than matt ones, while textured floor tiles give better grip. Grout colour matters too: mid-grey hides staining better than white. We can suggest anti-slip ratings and grout options that suit how you use the room.
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
Towns in Dumfries and Galloway
Looking for a new bathroom somewhere in Dumfries and Galloway? Start with the towns below; each links to a page with pricing for your region and coverage details.