Updated 25 September 2026
Bathroom suite fit (no tiling) cost UK 2026
The going rate for bathroom suite fit (no tiling) in 2026 is £1,500–£3,000 (labour only). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£1,500–£3,000
Worked example, 1 bathroom£1,815
Time on site5 days
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Market band source: Trade2Base.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| strip | Strip out and remove old suite | 8 h |
| first | First fix supplies and wastes | 12 h |
| suite | Fit bath, panel, taps and waste | 5 h |
| suite | Fit basin, taps and waste | 3 h |
| suite | Fit WC, connect and test | 2 h per bathroom |
| suite | Box in pipework | 3 h |
| second | Second fix, pressure test and commission | 4 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wastes, traps, isolators, flexis and sealant set | £60 Standard wastes and fittings — Connects the suite | £90 Branded wastes, isolators throughout — Serviceable | £140 Click-clack wastes, chrome bottle traps — Visible chrome finish |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Who supplies the suite? customer · me big effect
- Shower over the bath? no · yes
- Waste? I'll take it · skip needed
- Hot water? combi · vented (tank in loft) · unvented big effect
Good practice
- Gravity-fed hot water: a mixer shower needs a pump
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cast-iron waste | heavy black soil pipe | Cast-iron waste: extra time to cut out and handle |
| No isolation valves | no isolators on WC or tap supplies | Fit isolation valves |
| Leak damage | stains or swelling under the sink, bath or WC | Subfloor repair where leak damage is found £150–£400 |
| Possible asbestos lagging | old grey or white pipe lagging | Possible asbestos lagging: stop and test before disturbing |
| Lead pipe | dull grey soft pipe, wiped joints | Lead supply pipe: recommend replacement |
| Corroded fittings | green or white crust, rust on valves and pipes | Replace corroded valves |
Questions
How much does bathroom suite fit (no tiling) cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £1,500–£3,000 (labour only), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 1 bathroom comes to about £1,776–£1,882 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does bathroom suite fit (no tiling) take?
The worked example of 1 bathroom takes about 5 working days.
What changes the price of bathroom suite fit (no tiling)?
Mainly who supplies the suite, hot water, plus any prep found on site: cast-iron waste, no isolation valves, leak damage, possible asbestos lagging.