Bathroom Refurbishment in Southwark | RCB Design & Build
Bathroom refurbishments are the fastest project type we run in Southwark — typically 3–5 weeks on site with a fixed price. RCB Design & Build delivers bathroom refurbishment projects right across Southwark (SE15) from our Dartford base — typically on site within 48 hours of enquiry, with a fixed written quotation in 5 working days. Our typical bathroom refurbishment project in Southwark costs between £9,000 and £29,000 in 2026, with most Georgian townhouses and modern apartments landing around £19,000. We are FMB, TrustMark, Checkatrade and TrustATrader accredited and operate as a Principal Contractor under CDM 2015.
Peckham and Dulwich drive strong demand for full refurbs and side-return extensions on Victorian terraces. Working out of London Borough of Southwark's area, we know the planners, the local building inspectors, and the named conservation officers — that personal relationship cuts weeks off the consenting timeline. Our typical Southwark project is on Georgian townhouses within easy reach of Dulwich Park or Southwark Cathedral, and we work with a small panel of trusted London-area subcontractors we have used for years.
What's included in our bathroom refurbishment price
Strip-out, replumbing to current pressure standards, electrical fan and lighting (Part P notifiable), waterproof board to wet areas, tiling, sanitaryware install, mastic and grout. Client supplies sanitaryware and tiles within agreed allowances. Our written quotation covers labour, first-fix materials, project management, scaffolding, skips, Building Control fees and statutory inspections. Second-fix materials (kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, tiles, paint, sanitaryware) are supplied by the client as a deliberate cost-control measure — this typically saves homeowners £1,520–£2,850 in trade markup. We exclude planning fees, party-wall surveyor fees and structural engineer drawings, which we coordinate at cost.
Southwark planning, party walls and Building Regs
Dulwich Estate properties carry restrictive covenants alongside conservation rules — get both reviewed early. Wet-room construction needs a fully tanked floor and a 1:80 fall to the gully. Get this wrong and you will leak into the room below within 12 months. Note that Southwark has multiple conservation areas — design must match prevailing materials, roof shape and fenestration. Party Wall Awards are typically needed for any excavation within 3 metres of a shared wall — we coordinate the surveyor and serve notices. Building Control is lodged at the start, with inspections at foundation, damp-course, pre-plaster and completion stages.
Timeline and process for Southwark projects
Bathroom refurbs run 3–5 weeks on site. Lead times on bespoke vanity units or feature tiles drive most schedule slip — order 6 weeks ahead. We hold a weekly call with the client throughout, send a written progress report with photos every Friday, and the lead PM is always reachable on WhatsApp. From SE15 postcodes we can have someone on site within 48 hours of a phone call.
Guarantees and after-care
Every project we deliver in Southwark is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Where we install manufacturer-warranted systems (roofing membranes, windows, MVHR), the manufacturer warranty (typically 10–25 years) runs alongside. As an FMB member we can also arrange an FMB-backed 2-year insurance warranty on qualifying Southwark schemes — worth considering for any project above £50,000.
Bathroom Refurbishment cost in Southwark — 2026 price guide
Project size
From
To
Small ensuite (≤4 m²)
£9,000
£13,000
Family bathroom (4–8 m²)
£12,000
£15,000
Large bathroom (8–12 m²)
£14,000
£18,000
Wet room / luxury (12 m²+)
£16,000
£23,000
Indicative Southwark (SE15) ranges for 2026. A site visit firms the figure to +/-5%.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bathroom refurbishment cost in Southwark in 2026?
Typical Southwark pricing ranges from £9,000 to £29,000 depending on size, finish and site complexity. Southwark sits in the mid-band of our delivery area. A free site visit firms the number up to ±5%.
How long will a bathroom refurbishment take in Southwark?
Allow 6–12 weeks of design, planning and procurement before work starts, then a project-dependent build phase. Bathroom refurbs run 3–5 weeks on site. Lead times on bespoke vanity units or feature tiles drive most schedule slip — order 6 weeks ahead. We share a Gantt-style schedule with every quotation.
Do I need building control for a bathroom in Southwark?
Yes — any electrical work in a bathroom is Part P notifiable. Soil-pipe re-routing also needs Building Control sign-off. We notify on your behalf.
Which areas of Southwark do you cover?
We cover all of SE15 and the surrounding London postcodes from our Dartford base. Recent projects sit close to Dulwich Park and Southwark Cathedral. Anywhere within 45 minutes of Dartford is comfortably inside our core delivery zone.
Is RCB insured?
Yes — we hold £5 million Public Liability, £10 million Employer's Liability, full Contract Works insurance and Professional Indemnity. Certificates are provided with every quotation.
How do I get a quote?
Use the free instant calculator at /quote for a 60-second ballpark, configure your project in detail at /configure, or call +44 7359 872594. We respond to every enquiry within 4 working hours.