Covering Carrickfergus
Our coverage around Carrickfergus (BT38) also includes Holywood (5 miles to the south) and Newtownabbey.
Homes in County Antrim
Housing in Northern Ireland mixes terraces in Belfast and Derry with detached houses and bungalows in towns and rural areas, many with room to extend.
What goes into bathroom installation?
Most bathroom problems come from poor waterproofing and ventilation, so we tank wet areas, fit extraction that actually clears steam, and check water pressure before choosing showers. All electrics in bathrooms are done to the special-location rules.
- Planning and building control applications to the council
- Plumbing and waste alterations
- Extractor fan, lighting and heated towel rail
How much should I budget for bathroom installation?
What bathrooms and en-suites typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| Bathrooms and en-suites | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| En-suite or shower room | £5,500 to £10,000 |
| Family bathroom refit | £7,000 to £12,000 |
| Premium bathroom or wet room | £12,000 to £20,000 |
What approvals does bathroom installation need in Northern Ireland?
Projects in Northern Ireland need planning clearance from one of the eleven councils and building control approval, also from the council. The Party Wall etc. Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, so work near neighbours is agreed directly and documented carefully.
Bathroom refits do not need planning permission; electrics and ventilation must meet building regulations.
What should I think about before starting?
- Moving a toilet depends on the soil pipe route.
- Large-format tiles need flat walls, which may mean re-boarding.
From first call to completion
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Bathrooms and en-suites: common questions
How much does a new bathroom cost?
Usually £7,000 to £12,000 for a family bathroom refit including VAT, and £5,500 to £10,000 for an en-suite.
Can you add an en-suite to a bedroom?
Yes, if a waste route to the soil stack is possible. A macerator is an option where it is not.
Do you work in Carrickfergus?
Yes. Carrickfergus is within our coverage for bathrooms and en-suites, along with nearby Holywood and Newtownabbey.
Also covering
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Holywood
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Newtownabbey
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Bangor
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Belfast
Learn more about bathrooms and en-suites, or see every project we cover in Carrickfergus.