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.
Addresses across CR0, CR2, CR7 and CR8 fall within our coverage for a new bathroom, so if your home is in South Croydon we can arrange a survey on a day that works for you. We inspect the existing building, discuss materials and layout, and then price the agreed specification in writing. Expect a guide range of £6,500–£15,500 including VAT before that visit.
- Guide price
- £6,500–£15,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks per bathroom
- Postcodes
- CR0, CR2, CR7, CR8 and CR9
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new bathroom cost in South Croydon?
Here is how the guide price for a new bathroom breaks down in South Croydon. We start from national figures and adjust for London, which comes out about 30% above the national guide. The resulting range, VAT included, is £6,500–£15,500, and a survey, at no cost to you, firms it up.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in South Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Shower room or en-suite | A compact room with a shower, basin and toilet, keeping the existing layout. | £5,200–£10,500 |
| Family bathroom | A full suite with bath and shower, new tiling, lighting and an extractor fan. | £6,500–£15,500 |
| Premium bathroom or wet room | Standalone bath, wet room or walk-in shower, underfloor heating and large-format tiles. | £15,500–£26,000 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- 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 does the job include in South Croydon?
- New supply and waste pipework, including concealed fittings
- Electrics, lighting and extractor fan by qualified trades, with certificates
- Waterproofing behind showers and in wet areas
- Wall and floor tiling to your chosen design
- Bath or shower, basin, toilet and taps fitted and tested
- Heated towel rail, silicone sealing and a final clean
What are homes like around South Croydon?
London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often in yellow London stock brick, with Georgian terraces in central districts and mansion blocks across many inner areas. Outer boroughs have large belts of interwar semis, and there are extensive post-war council estates. Many houses have been split into flats, and conservation areas are widespread.
London Clay shrinks and swells with the seasons, and street trees close to houses can contribute to movement, which affects foundation design.
None of this holds for every street in South Croydon, which is why we look at your actual house before pricing a new bathroom rather than assuming from its age alone.
Planning and building rules in South Croydon
For anyone in South Croydon, the relevant framework is England's. The summary below is general, so we always contact the council about your address before putting a price in writing.
Internal work such as a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, plastering or decorating does not need planning permission in England, unless the house is listed, when listed building consent may be needed even for internal changes.
Some internal work is covered by Building Regulations: new electrical circuits and work in bathrooms (Part P), new drainage, structural changes, extractor ventilation and any new window. Notifiable work is certified by a registered installer or by building control.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
What happens after you get in touch?
We look at the job
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for a new bathroom, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Your fixed price
The quote arrives in writing, not over the phone. It covers the full scope, the finishes you've chosen, any exclusions and the payment schedule, with a fixed price tied to that specification.
Getting ready
Preparation matters as much as the build. We agree access, parking and working hours with you, order materials in good time, and confirm any permissions so the job isn't held up once it starts.
The work itself
The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.
What you can expect from us
Questions about a new bathroom in South Croydon
Do I need a new boiler for a new shower?
You do not always need a new boiler for a new shower, but your hot water system decides what kind of shower will work well. Combi boilers suit mixer showers directly from the mains. Tank-fed systems may need a pump for good pressure, and electric showers heat their own water. We check your boiler, cylinder and water pressure during the survey and recommend a shower to match.
Do you cover Croydon, Purley and Wallington?
Yes. As well as South Croydon, we cover Croydon, Purley and Wallington and the rest of London. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
Can you combine a new bathroom with other work?
Yes. Because we manage several trades under one contract, we can plan a new bathroom alongside other work on your South Croydon home, such as new windows with rendering, or a kitchen refit with an extension. Combining jobs can reduce repeat set-up such as scaffolding, skips and access, and every element is listed and priced in the same written quote.
Will I have to go without a bathroom?
If it is your only bathroom, you will usually be without a shower or bath for most of the fitting time. We aim to keep the toilet working overnight wherever possible, refitting it temporarily at the end of each day during strip-out and first fix. If you have a second bathroom or downstairs toilet, the disruption is much easier. We plan the sequence with you before starting.
Is a wet room right for my home?
A wet room is a fully waterproofed room with a shower area that drains through the floor, with no tray or step. It suits accessible bathrooms and modern designs, and makes cleaning easy. It needs a floor with enough depth for a gentle fall to the drain, and careful tanking of the whole room. Timber floors often need strengthening. We check suitability at the survey.
Nearby towns
Addresses in CR0, CR2, CR7 and CR8 are all covered for South Croydon, along with Croydon, Purley and Wallington close by. Give us your postcode when you get in touch and we will confirm the details.