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.
Whatever prompted you to look into a new bathroom, whether wear and tear, a growing family or plans to move, we can survey your Shoreham-by-Sea home and give you a price in writing. Homes in the South East typically come in at £5,600–£13,500, VAT included, for this kind of work. We also cover Lancing, Portslade and Worthing, and the same steps apply wherever you are in West Sussex.
- Guide price
- £5,600–£13,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks per bathroom
- Postcodes
- BN42 and BN43
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- West Sussex
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Bathrooms prices in Shoreham-by-Sea
What should you budget for a new bathroom in Shoreham-by-Sea? Use the figures below as a starting point. Prices in the South East sit about 12% above the national guide, so the range here is £5,600–£13,500 including VAT. Your fixed price comes in writing once we've surveyed the property, at no charge.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Shoreham-by-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Shower room or en-suite | A compact room with a shower, basin and toilet, keeping the existing layout. | £4,500–£9,000 |
| Family bathroom | A full suite with bath and shower, new tiling, lighting and an extractor fan. | £5,600–£13,500 |
| Premium bathroom or wet room | Standalone bath, wet room or walk-in shower, underfloor heating and large-format tiles. | £13,500–£22,500 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Room size and the amount of tiling
- Moving the toilet, bath or shower to a new position
- Wet room waterproofing and underfloor heating
- 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
- 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
Homes in West Sussex
Chichester has Georgian brick streets, Downland villages use flint and brick, and Horsham stone slabs cover some older roofs. Worthing and Bognor Regis have interwar and post-war bungalows and semis, Crawley was planned as a post-war new town, and Wealden villages to the north feature tile-hanging and timber framing.
Bungalows commonly suit loft conversions and extensions; new-town homes often take window, roofline and cladding renewal. Flint and stone properties need lime repointing, and coastal homes may need external decorating more often.
With that background in mind, here is how we typically handle a new bathroom for homes in Shoreham-by-Sea, from the first visit to the finished result.
Do you need permission in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Shoreham-by-Sea is in England, so the planning and building rules set out below are the ones that apply. We confirm the details with the council before we quote.
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?
Free site survey
We arrange a free site survey on a date convenient to you. We measure up, look at the existing structure and access, and discuss your plans for a new bathroom so the price reflects your home.
Your fixed price
Next you receive a written quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification. It lists what is included, what is not, and how payments are staged, so you can compare it properly.
Dates and permissions
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
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.
What you can expect from us
Bathrooms in Shoreham-by-Sea: questions
How long will a new bathroom take?
On a typical home, allow 1–2 weeks per bathroom. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
Do I need planning permission in Shoreham-by-Sea?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Shoreham-by-Sea is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
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.
What ventilation does a bathroom need?
A bathroom needs mechanical ventilation, usually an extractor fan, to remove steam and help prevent condensation and mould. Building regulations set minimum extraction rates for new or refitted bathrooms. A fan linked to the light with an overrun timer, or one with a humidity sensor, works well. Ducting should vent outside by the shortest practical route. We include a suitable fan in every bathroom 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.
Near Shoreham-by-Sea
Our coverage in Shoreham-by-Sea includes BN42 and BN43. We also travel to Lancing, Portslade and Worthing, so neighbouring addresses are looked after on exactly the same terms as those in town.

