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Upstairs Toilet
Have downstairs bathroom, am thinking of getting upstairs toilet and wash hand basin in upstairs bedroom directly above bathroom (for easier access for plumbing) any abs know approx price for this work also includes upc panelling and electrics thank you.
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Impossible to,say without a more detailed spec. You can pay £75 for a toilet or£750. How far do you want the pvc cladding to extend? What are the electrics. How will the we be connected to the mains. Ventilation will be required. Flooring type.
My advice would be to get a couple of local companies to come and give you a quote. Ones who can provide local references from recent satisfied customers.
My advice would be to get a couple of local companies to come and give you a quote. Ones who can provide local references from recent satisfied customers.
Like Zacs said, the price will depend on what you want. A word of warnng: insist that any builder gives you a written quotation and under no circumstances proceed without one.
Here's what to think about, so you can tell your plumber exactly what you want.
Find where your soil pipe is - where the poo goes out of the toilet and into the drains. Is it cast iron or plastic? Reconfiguring the soil pipe will be part of the job, and cast iron will need to either be removed or joined to, but either way is a pain therefore costs you more.
Where does your hot n cold water come from - the tanks. Is the hot water instant, or from a tank? If a tank, you might not get a satisfactory shower unless the location of the tank is changed, again a cost element. Knowing this in advance means you know what you're agreeing to pay for.
You could have an normal bath, basin and loo without having to alter the tank location if it's on the ground floor.
If the floor upstairs is timber floorboards, how do you want them covered - are they neat enough to not need boarding over? Will you have sheet vinyl or laminate?
Walls - all tiled, half tiled, what sort / size? Most sellers show price per sq metre but you need to factor in adhesive and labour.
Will you do any of the work yourself, or will all of it be done for you?
Will the window need obscure glazing?
Sounds a lovely project, hope you get what you want at a good price. Plus you'll gain that smashing kitchen diner space downtairs!
Here's what to think about, so you can tell your plumber exactly what you want.
Find where your soil pipe is - where the poo goes out of the toilet and into the drains. Is it cast iron or plastic? Reconfiguring the soil pipe will be part of the job, and cast iron will need to either be removed or joined to, but either way is a pain therefore costs you more.
Where does your hot n cold water come from - the tanks. Is the hot water instant, or from a tank? If a tank, you might not get a satisfactory shower unless the location of the tank is changed, again a cost element. Knowing this in advance means you know what you're agreeing to pay for.
You could have an normal bath, basin and loo without having to alter the tank location if it's on the ground floor.
If the floor upstairs is timber floorboards, how do you want them covered - are they neat enough to not need boarding over? Will you have sheet vinyl or laminate?
Walls - all tiled, half tiled, what sort / size? Most sellers show price per sq metre but you need to factor in adhesive and labour.
Will you do any of the work yourself, or will all of it be done for you?
Will the window need obscure glazing?
Sounds a lovely project, hope you get what you want at a good price. Plus you'll gain that smashing kitchen diner space downtairs!
bethbilly - get two or three free estimates from builders and plumbers then when you decide on what you want get a written quote. Expect to wait at least 3-5 weeks to get the job started -if someone can do the job next week then they are probably not that good.
As a ballpark, using middle of the road priced basin and toilet I would think you could get it all done for under £750 including tiling, internal door, fixings,flooring etc. Labour is usually contracted at £20 -£25 per hour .
Ps -you may not need a 'builder' - i would contact plumbers first as they often work with joiners and tilers.
As a ballpark, using middle of the road priced basin and toilet I would think you could get it all done for under £750 including tiling, internal door, fixings,flooring etc. Labour is usually contracted at £20 -£25 per hour .
Ps -you may not need a 'builder' - i would contact plumbers first as they often work with joiners and tilers.
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