A fitted bathroom package means one price for the goods and the labour together. It sounds simple, but two packages with the same headline figure can contain very different amounts of work. Here is how to read one.
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Supply and fit versus fit only
Supply and fit means the installer orders the suite, brassware, tiles and sundries and fits them. You get one bill, one contact and one party responsible for everything arriving on time and fitting the room. Fit only means you buy the goods and pay separately for labour. Both are common and both are fine. We do either: we can supply everything or work with items you have already chosen.
What a proper package covers
Use this as a checklist when a package price lands in your inbox.
- Protection of floors and stairs, strip out of the old suite and tiles, and removal of the waste.
- First fix plumbing to the agreed layout, pressure tested before it is covered.
- Any electrical work: lighting, extractor, shaver point, towel rail or underfloor heating, tested and certified.
- Wall and floor preparation, including boarding, plastering or tanking where a wet area needs it.
- Tiling, with the area and format stated rather than "tiling included".
- The suite, taps, shower, screen and radiator or rail, each named.
- Second fix, sealing, snagging and a clean down.
What cheap packages tend to leave out
A low headline figure is usually low for a reason. The common omissions are strip out and skip hire, plastering or making good after the old tiles come off, electrics treated as a separate trade, floor strengthening or overboarding, and a tiling allowance that only covers a splashback. None of these are optional in a real bathroom, so they come back later as extras.
Our price bands
We publish ranges so you can sense check any package against them. A refresh typically sits between £3,000 and £4,500, a full refit between £4,500 and £7,500, and a premium specification between £7,500 and £12,000. A downstairs cloakroom is usually £1,200 to £2,500. These are fitted prices. The survey gives you a fixed figure for your room, and our room by room cost guide explains what moves it.
How to compare two packages fairly
- Ask for both quotes itemised by line, not a single total.
- Check the named products are equivalent, not just similar looking.
- Compare the tiled area in square metres.
- Confirm who does the electrics and whether they are certified.
- Look for a start and finish date and a written guarantee on the workmanship.
Choosing between the two routes
Supply and fit is the lower effort option and puts delivery risk on the fitter. Fit only gives you full control over every product and can suit someone who has already found exactly what they want. If you are unsure where to buy, our showroom or fitter guide covers the checks to make first.
Get a package priced
Our own plumbers, tilers and electricians do the work, and every quote is itemised and fixed. Request a fitted bathroom quote or ring 01782 901390 for a free survey.
Common questions
What is a supply and fit bathroom?
The fitter provides the suite, tiles and materials as well as the labour, all on one price. We can supply everything or work with items you have already chosen.
What does a fitted bathroom cost?
Our published bands are £3,000 to £4,500 for a refresh, £4,500 to £7,500 for a full refit and £7,500 to £12,000 for a premium specification.
Is fit only cheaper?
The labour figure is lower because you are buying the goods. Add the cost of the items, delivery and your time managing them before comparing it with a supply and fit price.
Why do package prices vary so much?
Usually because of what is left out: strip out and waste, plastering, electrics, floor preparation, tiling area or making good. An itemised quote shows the gaps.
Can I upgrade parts of a package?
Yes. Choosing a different tap, tile or shower simply changes that line on the quote. Freezing the specification before day one is what keeps the price fixed.