Covering Swadlincote
Swadlincote sits 11 miles south of Derby, with Burton upon Trent 4 miles to the north-west and Coalville 9 miles to the south-east.
Homes in the East Midlands
Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, with stone-built villages in some areas where conservation controls apply.
What is included in bathroom installation in Swadlincote?
Bathroom installation covers stripping out the old suite, altering plumbing and wiring, waterproofing, tiling, and fitting the new bath, shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail. We also build new en-suites and shower rooms in lofts and extensions.
- Design and layout
- Plumbing and waste alterations
- Tiling, sanitaryware and brassware
How much does bathroom installation cost in Swadlincote?
Indicative costs for bathrooms and en-suites. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 England?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
Bathroom refits do not need planning permission. Electrical work in bathrooms is notifiable in many cases, and new bathrooms need ventilation that meets building regulations.
What can affect bathroom installation?
- Wet rooms need a fall to the drain and full waterproofing.
- Moving a toilet depends on the soil pipe route.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Bathrooms and en-suites: common questions
How long does a bathroom installation take?
One to three weeks depending on size and tiling.
Do you tank the shower area?
Yes, every wet area is waterproofed before tiling.
Who deals with the council for a project in Swadlincote?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Bathrooms and en-suites in nearby towns
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Burton upon Trent
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Coalville
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Derby
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Tamworth
Learn more about bathrooms and en-suites, or see every project we cover in Swadlincote.

