For all your bathroom/deocorators/plumbers . . . . .

[Mehullakhani]

Hi Guys

Sorry to be a pain, but am looking for some help here, as am really lost

I have a small flat which I would like to rent out. Its a very, very basic flat, and the rental income wont be that much. However, the bathroom is in a pretty bad state, as nothing has been done to it for years, and years.

I have been ringing around trying to get quotes for a new bathroom, and have got wildly varying prices. This is what I want :

Remove old bath/sink/toilet
Remove old tiles on wall

Install new bath/sink/toilet
New tiles on walls.
New shower unit plumbed in
Line put down

I dont want anything too fancy at all, just the bare basics, so that it is okay to rent out.

I have had quotes from £3000, down to £1700, inclusive of all parts and labour.

What would you say is a reasonable price, bear in mind the flat is located in SE-london/border of kent.

Anyone got any recommendations for any good bathroom fitters ?

Thanks

Mehul

 

[noseall]

in between the two quotes sounds about right for a budget contract suite job, although the lino will have to be professionally fitted.

beware the extras though, if the wall tiles don't come off clean, then re- plastering may come into the equation.

i think if you have £3000.00 handy be prepared to spend it. the bathroom and kitchen (per size) are the most expensive rooms to furnish. £3000.00 is peanuts.

 

[Zampa]

Are you actually getting the people in to look at the job or asking for a rough price over the phone?

Because if your getting phone quotes your asking for trouble and to be ripped off.

 

[Col25]

I have a similar flat to yours. I bought a bathroom suite and thermostatic shower from B+Q for about £450. Will get a plumber in to install them I hope for under £300. Will do lots of preparation work myself. One big thing I intend to do is paint over the existing bathroom tiles (it is three qurter tiled to the celning) with white tile paint which I have seen done and looks reasonable.