Bath installation costs

Loving to relax in the bath after an intense day? By installing a bathtub, you can float in the warm water in peace. The costs of installing a bath vary. Renoca lists the costs of installing a bathtub for you.

What does it cost to install a bathtub?

The average cost of installing a bathtub is £2,750. Depending on the material you choose for your bath, the price drops or rises. In addition, the shape of the bath and luxury extras such as bubbles also affect the price. See the overview below for the average cost of installing a bath for each material.

Price examples

You can make the cost of a bathtub installation as high as you want. To give you an idea of the costs, some price examples are given below. To get an idea of the exact cost of your new bath, you can ask for bathroom quotes. These quotations will give you a good idea of the various costs and possibilities.

Plate steel bathtub

You want to install a bathtub when renovating your bathroom, but would prefer not to spend too much money on it. In this case, look for a sheet steel bath. A sheet steel bath is easy to install because it is lightweight. The cost of installing a bath made of this material is relatively low. Installing a sheet steel bath can start from around £850, including assembly and VAT.

Acrylic bath

The cost of installing an acrylic bath is on average slightly higher than the cost of installing, say, a sheet steel bath. This is because acrylic is a more expensive material. With acrylic, customisation is possible and it also offers the possibility of integrating a ‘bubble system’. On average, you can have an acrylic bath installed with no extras from £1,000, including assembly and VAT.

Cast iron bath

Hthe cast iron bath is in most cases a classic freestanding bathtub on legs, but sometimes also occurs as a built-in bath. The advantages of these types of baths is that they do not scratch and are almost indestructible. In terms of shape, however, you are limited in choice. You really have to be a lover of classic style to have this type of bath installed by a specialist. Installing a cast-iron bath has an average price tag of £2,000.

How are the costs structured?

The installation of a new bath is usually carried out by a contractor, plumber or bathroom installer. The total cost for this type of project can be broken down into individual elements. These different components are: disposal costs, labour costs and material costs. Drainage costs include disposing of old plumbing and any debris from breaking open the old bathtub. Sealing the edges is included in the labour and material cost components.

Which choices affect the price?

Choice 1: Material and size of the bath

The material of the bath has a great impact on the total price for installing a bath. Cast-iron baths, unlike sheet steel or acrylic baths, are relatively expensive to buy. Less common sizes, such as an acrylic corner bath, are slightly pricier than rectangular baths. Opting for one or the other differs by up to £900 in price.

Choice 2: Finish

The finish of the bath also has a strong influence on the overall price. Do you opt for a brick wall to embellish the appearance of the bath? Or does aerated concrete with tiles suffice? Taste and preference play a leading role here. The choice of finish makes an average difference of up to £ 230 in price.

Choice 3: Extra options

When installing a bathtub, you have the choice of a number of extra options. These extra options are shown in the overview below with the corresponding average prices.