Bathroom Renovations in Thurrock | Bathroom Renovation Experts
Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms carries out complete bathroom renovations in Thurrock, taking a tired room back to bare walls and joists and rebuilding it under one contract. A single team covers the strip-out, plumbing, Part P electrics, tanking, tiling and fitting, so nothing waits on another trade.
Old bathrooms tend to hide their problems. Leaks under a bath or toilet leave soft floorboards and weakened joists, which we sister or replace before anything new goes down. Shower walls get cement backer boards and a liquid tanking membrane, the rest of the room gets moisture-resistant plasterboard, and porcelain tiles finish the job. That matters in homes near the Thames Estuary, where damp air is a fact of life.
We have renovated bathrooms in Grays, Chafford Hundred, Tilbury, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham and South Ockendon for 20 years. Most full renovations take 1 to 2 weeks on site, and you have an itemised, fixed price before the old suite comes out.
Why Choose Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms
- Design → Survey → Build: One contract, one team, no need to coordinate multiple trades.
- On Time. On Budget: Fixed quotes and clear timelines—1–2 weeks for bathrooms and 2–3 weeks for kitchens.
- Quality Craftsmanship: Skilled in-house trades manage every stage, from strip-out and first-fix to tanking, tiling, and fitting.
- Thurrock Expertise: Local knowledge of post-war housing, Thames Estuary conditions, and Thurrock Council requirements.
- 20 Years of Experience: Proven local expertise and time-tested materials across South Essex.
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Bathroom Renovation Services in Thurrock
Full Bathroom Strip-Out
Everything comes out first, from sanitaryware and wall finishes to flooring, cabinets and redundant pipework. Water and electrics are isolated before work starts, and our team uses dust-controlled tools to keep the rest of the house clean. Taking the room back to its bones also shows up any rot, leaks or old pipework that needs dealing with.
Subfloor Moisture Damage Repairs
A slow leak under a bath or toilet rots floorboards and weakens joists long before you see it. Damaged boards are cut out and replaced with exterior-grade ply, while joists that have lost strength are sistered or supported. The floor is fixed before any tiles go down, and our team checks it for movement, so heavy fittings stay put and the grout stays intact.
Wet-Area Tanking Membrane Installation
Grout is not waterproof, so a shower needs a barrier behind the tiles. The substrate is primed and every joint and corner taped before our fitters roll a liquid tanking membrane across the shower walls and floor. Once it cures, the membrane forms one continuous seal that keeps water out of the boards and timber behind it.
Bathroom Plumbing Alterations
Moving the toilet or shower means moving the water and waste that serve them. Pipework is rerouted, isolation valves are fitted on each feed and waste runs are laid at the right fall to the soil stack. Our plumbers test every connection before the walls and floor are closed up.
Porcelain Bathroom Tiling
Porcelain is dense and hard-wearing, which makes it a good match for a busy bathroom floor and wall. Large-format tiles go down with the right adhesive for the substrate and a levelling system that keeps the edges flush. Every cut around niches, drains and corners is planned by our tilers first, so the layout looks deliberate rather than squeezed.
Bath-to-Shower Conversions
An unused bath takes up the best wall in a small bathroom. Swapping it for a walk-in shower means adapting the water and waste, then fitting a low-profile stone resin tray or a level-access former where the floor has the depth for it. A thermostatic shower, glass screen and new wall finish complete the change, and our fitters make good the walls where the bath came out.
Bathroom Renovation Process in Thurrock
Step 1: Inspection, Strip-Out and Structural Repairs
Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms checks the pipework, floor structure and wiring, then strip out the old suite, tiles and flooring. Damaged joists are sistered or replaced before anything new goes in.
Step 2: First-Fix Plumbing and Electrics
Hot and cold feeds are run to the new shower, basin, bath and toilet positions. Our electricians install the cabling for lighting and extraction before the walls and floors are closed up.
Step 3: Waterproofing and Tiling
Tanking tape and a waterproof membrane go on the shower walls and floor before tiling. Once the membrane has cured, the porcelain is laid to the approved layout.
Step 4: Second-Fix Bathroom Installation
The bath, toilet, basin, shower enclosure and storage go in once the surfaces are finished. Taps, mixers and shower fittings are then connected to the prepared services.
Step 5: Commissioning and Final Checks
We test water pressure, drainage, seals and every connection before completion. The extractor fan, lighting and fittings are checked with you at the final handover.
Why Choose Us for Bathroom Renovations in Thurrock?
Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms renovates bathrooms with a focus on sound floors, proper waterproofing and clear timelines.
All-in-One Turnkey Trade Management: You get plumbers, tilers, carpenters, and Part P electricians managed under a single contract. You avoid the scheduling delays and stress that come with coordinating independent contractors yourself.
Thames Estuary Moisture Protection: Your wet zones receive multi-coat waterproof tanking membranes and moisture-resistant backing boards. These guard against subfloor rot, mould growth, and damp penetration caused by humid coastal air in the Thurrock area.
Structural Subfloor Repairs: We repair water-damaged floor joists and lay marine-grade ply substrates before any tiles go down. Your floor stays stiff, which keeps grout and tiles from cracking or lifting.
Fixed-Price Renovation Contracts: You receive a fully itemised written quotation before demolition starts. The price is fixed for the agreed scope, and any hidden rot found after strip-out is priced and agreed with you before it is repaired.
Clear 1 to 3 Week Schedules: Most full renovations take 1 to 2 weeks on site, and structural or wet room projects take 2 to 3 weeks. We coordinate every trade in an exact daily sequence, so disruption to your household stays minimal.
How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Thurrock?
The cost of a bathroom renovation from Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms depends on the size of the room, how much plumbing moves and if the subfloor needs repair. Your choice of sanitaryware and tiles also moves the figure.
Our renovations fall into 3 guide price bands, all supply and fit:
Our renovation scope | Guide price range (supply and fit) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic refresh and sanitaryware replacement | £3,500 – £6,500 | Bath, basin and toilet replaced in existing positions, partial wall retiling, new chrome brassware |
Complete strip-out and refurbishment | £7,000 – £14,000 | Full strip-out, pipework alterations, wet-area tanking, full porcelain wall and floor tiling, modern vanity unit, thermostatic shower |
Structural rebuild and wet room conversion | £14,000 – £25,000+ | Joist sistering, subfloor reinforcement, walk-in wet room tray former, concealed digital brassware, underfloor heating |
What pushes a quote towards the top of a band:
- Timber decay under an old bath, which often only shows once the suite is out.
- Relocating a soil stack, especially in older Thurrock homes with fixed waste runs.
- A consumer unit upgrade for underfloor heating, extractor fans or extra lighting circuits.
A binding quotation follows an on-site survey, where we inspect the pipe runs, waste falls and subfloor before confirming a firm price.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Renovations in Thurrock
How long does a bathroom renovation with Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms take?
Most of our full bathroom renovations take 1 to 2 weeks on site. Projects with structural floor repairs, a relocated soil stack or a wet room take 2 to 3 weeks.
Are your tradespeople qualified for bathroom renovation work?
Yes. Our electricians certify their work under Part P of the Building Regulations, and our plumbers, tilers and carpenters are vetted before joining a project.
What does a bathroom renovation with Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms involve?
It starts with a survey and consultation, then design and material selection. Once you approve the fixed price, we book a set installation schedule and run every trade to it.
Will I get a fixed-price quote for my bathroom renovation?
Yes. Your quote covers labour, materials and the agreed works. If hidden rot or damage turns up after strip-out, we price it and agree it with you before any extra work starts.
Does Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms handle the plumbing and electrics?
Yes. We manage every part of the renovation, including plumbing, Part P electrics, tiling and fitting, under one contract.
What should I sort out before my bathroom renovation starts?
Agree the start date and timeline with us, mention any leaks or soft floors you have noticed and read through your itemised quote. Plan for another toilet or shower if this bathroom is your only one.