Process and cost factors

Preparing a room before the fitters arrive

At a glance

Clear the bathroom completely, including cabinets, toiletries and anything stored above or around the bath, before the start date.
Confirm where materials and waste can be stored during the job, particularly in flats or houses with limited external space.

Clear the bathroom completely, including cabinets, toiletries and anything stored above or around the bath, before the start date.

Confirm where materials and waste can be stored during the job, particularly in flats or houses with limited external space.

Protect the route from the front door to the bathroom, since this is where most incidental damage to carpets and walls happens.

Agree working hours, parking and access with neighbours in advance if the property shares communal space.

Do I need to remove flooring myself before they arrive?

No, strip-out is normally part of the job, but clearing personal belongings and furniture from the room is usually down to you.

Should I turn off the water before the first day?

Isolation is typically handled by the plumber at the right point in the sequence; turning it off yourself beforehand isn't usually necessary.

Room dimensions, the position of the window and where the waste leaves the building decide most of it. Send those and we can be specific.