Tansley Home Improvements

Tansley Home Improvements Tansley Home Improvements specialises in complete bathroom renovations in Crawley. Get your Bathroom Starter Pack:
https://crawleybathroomrenovations.com/home

We handle plumbing, tiling and electrics for a professional finish from start to finish.

24/07/2025

# # 💷 **How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Really Cost?**

*No Sales Talk. Just the Straight Truth.*

**Let’s be honest.**
The most common question we get is:
**“How much does it cost to renovate a bathroom?”**

And the answer is...
**It depends.**

But we’re not going to dodge the question. Here’s exactly what drives the price — and what you need to know to make the *right* decision for your home and your wallet.

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# # # 🔍 **The Real-World Price Range**

Most bathroom renovations fall into one of three tiers:

| Type | Description | Price Range |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| **Basic Update** | Keeping layout, simple suite, minimal tiling | £4,000–£6,000 |
| **Mid-Range Renovation** | New layout, more tiling, better fittings | £6,500–£9,000 |
| **High-End / Custom** | Full redesign, premium fittings, extras | £10,000–£15,000+ |

> **Marcus Sheridan style tip:** The *more transparent* we are about cost, the more trust we build. We don’t want to just win the job — we want you to understand *why it costs what it costs*.

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# # # 🧱 **What Affects the Price?**

1. **The Condition of Your Existing Bathroom**

* Old plumbing? Uneven floors? Bad plasterwork? These all take time and skill to correct — and they matter if you want a job done right.

2. **The Materials & Fixtures You Choose**

* There’s a big difference between a budget tap and a quality brass mixer that lasts 15 years. We’ll help you pick what works for *your* needs.

3. **The Complexity of the Job**

* Moving pipes, building niches, levelling floors, or installing underfloor heating — it’s not just about fitting things, it’s about *building properly*.

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# # # 🛠️ **Mike Holmes Says: “Do It Right the First Time.”**

You can always find someone cheaper.
But **cutting corners costs more in the long run** — leaks, mould, lifting tiles, and repairs that weren’t planned for.

At Tansley Home Improvements, we quote fairly, build properly, and never hide costs behind vague estimates.

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# # # 📩 **Want a Quote That’s Actually Useful?**

We don’t do “guesstimates.” We’ll talk you through your options, explain the costs clearly, and give you a step-by-step schedule so you know what’s happening — and when.

**No pressure. No fluff. Just honest, skilled work.**

17/07/2025

What guarantees or warranties do you provide?

**We provide clear guarantees to give you peace of mind once the job is done.**
Here’s what’s typically covered:

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# # # ✅ **Our Guarantees & Warranties**

🛠️ **Workmanship Guarantee:**

* **12-month guarantee** on all labour and fitting
* Covers things like leaks, loose fittings, grout/silicone issues, etc.
* If anything goes wrong due to our work – we’ll fix it

🧼 **Product Warranties:**

* Most suites, taps, showers, and fittings come with **manufacturer warranties**
* These range from **1 to 10 years**, depending on the brand
* If we supply the products, we’ll help you register the warranties and sort any issues

📜 **Paperwork Provided:**

* You’ll get a full breakdown of your guarantee in writing
* Plus receipts for all supplied goods and materials

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# # # 💬 “We don’t just fit and forget – we stand by our work.”

16/07/2025

Are you insured and qualified?

**Yes – we are fully insured and qualified to carry out all aspects of your bathroom renovation.**
This protects you, your home, and your investment.

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# # # ✅ **Insurance Cover Includes:**

* **Public liability insurance** – in case of accidental damage to your property
* **Employer’s liability** – if we have any staff working on-site
* Covers your home from start to finish

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# # # 🎓 **Qualifications & Certifications:**

* **Qualified plumbers and electricians**
* **Part P certified electricians** – all electrical work meets UK building regulations
* **Gas Safe engineers** (if any gas work is involved)
* **Workmanship meets current UK standards** – no corner-cutting

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💬 *“We treat your home like it’s our own – and we’ve got the paperwork to back it up.”*

15/07/2025

Will you handle all the plumbing, electrical, tiling, etc.?

Yes – **we handle everything** involved in your bathroom renovation, so you don’t have to juggle different trades.

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# # # 🔧 **We cover all the trades, including:**

* ✅ **Plumbing** – moving or fitting new pipework, basins, toilets, showers, baths
* ✅ **Electrics** – lights, extractor fans, shaver sockets, underfloor heating, electric showers
* ✅ **Tiling** – walls and floors, or wall panels if you prefer
* ✅ **Joinery** – boxing in pipes, fitting units, building shelves or niches
* ✅ **Flooring** – tiles, vinyl, or laminate
* ✅ **Plastering & painting** – wall prep and finishing touches
* ✅ **Waste removal** – old suite, tiles, packaging, and mess gone

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# # # 🧰 One Team. One Quote. One Point of Contact.

You don’t need to find your own tiler, spark, or decorator.
We manage the job from start to finish – **saving you stress, time, and surprises.**

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💬 *“You get one team who does it all – so the job runs smooth and gets done right.”*

14/07/2025

Is underfloor heating worth it?

**Yes – underfloor heating can be worth it in a bathroom,** but it depends on your budget, lifestyle, and the type of system you choose.

Here’s a straight-up breakdown:

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# # # 🔥 **Why It’s Worth It:**

**✅ Comfort:**

* Warm floors on cold mornings = luxury feel
* Especially nice with tiles (which can feel cold)

**✅ Space-saving:**

* No need for a bulky radiator
* Frees up wall space for furniture or towel rails

**✅ Efficiency:**

* Modern systems are energy-efficient when installed properly
* Works best in well-insulated rooms

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# # # 💷 **Things to Consider:**

**❌ Added Cost:**

* Electric underfloor heating starts from **£300–£600 for a small bathroom**
* Plus labour and floor prep
* Wet (water-based) systems are more expensive and better suited to full house installs

**❌ Slightly longer install time:**

* Needs a level surface and curing time
* Can raise floor height slightly

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# # # ✅ **When It’s Most Worth It:**

* Tiled floors (which hold and spread heat well)
* Bathrooms with little wall space for radiators
* You hate cold feet in winter!

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💬 *“It’s not essential – but it’s one of those things you’ll love once it’s in.”*

13/07/2025

Should I go for wall panels or tiles?

**Both wall panels and tiles can look great – but they each have pros and cons.**

Here’s a quick, honest comparison to help you choose what’s right for you:

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# # # 🧱 **TILES – Traditional Look**

**✅ Pros:**

* Classic, stylish finish
* More design options (colours, patterns, shapes)
* Works well in any size room
* Great for feature walls

**❌ Cons:**

* Labour-intensive to fit (more time = more cost)
* Grout can stain or crack over time
* Harder to clean if the grout isn’t sealed properly

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# # # 🚿 **WALL PANELS – Modern & Low Maintenance**

**✅ Pros:**

* Fast to fit – saves labour time and cost
* No grout lines = super easy to clean
* Fully waterproof and mould-resistant
* Great for rental or busy family homes

**❌ Cons:**

* Fewer styles than tiles (but growing fast!)
* Needs precise fitting – can look bulky if not done right
* Not ideal if you want small detailed finishes

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# # # 💬 **Best of Both?**

Many people go for:

* **Wall panels in the shower area**
* **Tiles elsewhere** for style and warmth

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📌 *“If you want easy-clean and fast install – go for panels. If you want style and detail – go for tiles.”*

personal I would never have wall panels as fixing to wall that arent straight can cause issues

12/07/2025

What are the best brands or products for quality and reliability?

Here’s a trusted list of **well-known bathroom brands in the UK** that offer **great quality, reliability, and after-sales support** – without breaking the bank.

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# # # 🛁 **Trade base (UK) – Tried and Trusted**

# # # # 🚿 **Showers & Taps**

* **Hansgrohe** – German-made, stylish, and built to last
* **Bristan** – Good UK brand with wide range and great support
* **Mira** – Excellent for electric and power showers
* **Grohe** – Premium feel, solid build, modern design

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# # # # 🚽 **Toilets, Basins, Furniture**

* **Ideal Standard** – Solid, reliable, stocked everywhere
* **Roca** – Spanish brand, modern and affordable
* **Tavistock** – Stylish UK brand, great for fitted furniture
* **Duravit** – High-end, designer look and feel

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# # # # 🛁 **Baths**

* **Carron** – UK-made, highly durable acrylic baths
* **BC Designs** – Beautiful freestanding options (mid–high budget)
* **Trojan** – Affordable, strong UK-made baths

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# # # # 🔌 **Accessories & Mirrors**

* **HIB** – High-quality mirrors, cabinets, lights, and fans
* **Sensio** – LED mirrors, underlighting, and bathroom electrics

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# # # # 🧱 **Tiling & Panels**

* **Porcelanosa** – Premium tiles with stunning finishes
* **Multipanel** – Top wall panel brand, waterproof and easy to fit
* **CTD / Topps Tiles** – Wide selection for all budgets

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# # # 💬 Quick Tip:

> “Stick with known brands – they’re easier to replace parts for, easier to get advice on, and they usually just work.”

11/07/2025

Can I choose my own tiles, taps, and fittings?

**Yes – you can absolutely choose your own tiles, taps, and fittings.*
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In fact, most installers encourage it – it’s your bathroom, after all.

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# # # ✅ **What You Can Choose:**

* **Tiles or wall panels** (colour, size, pattern)
* **Taps and mixers** (style and finish – chrome, black, brass)
* **Toilet, basin, shower, bath** (freestanding or fitted)
* **Furniture units** (wall-hung, floor-standing, colours)
* **Lighting and accessories** (mirrors, towel bars, cabinets)

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# # # 🛠️ **Two Common Ways It Works:**

1. **You supply everything**
– You buy all the fittings, and the installer fits them.

2. **They supply & fit**
– You choose what you want, and the installer sources it (often with trade discounts and guarantees).

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# # # ⚠️ Things to Watch:

* Make sure what you choose **fits your space and plumbing** – check with your fitter first

* Some online bargains come with **missing parts** or **poor quality** – ask for advice if unsure

* Allow time for **delivery delays** – especially for custom items

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💬 *“The best bathrooms reflect your style – we just make sure it all works together.”*

10/07/2025

Will you handle all the plumbing, electrical, tiling, etc.?

**Yes – a proper bathroom installer should handle all the trades** involved in the job, or manage them for you.

Here’s how it works:

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# # # ✅ **What a Full-Service Bathroom Fitter Typically Covers:**

* **Plumbing:** moving or fitting new pipes, toilets, basins, baths, showers

* **Electrics:** lights, extractor fans, shaver sockets, electric showers, heated mirrors

* **Tiling:** walls and floors (or wall panels if preferred)

* **Joinery:** boxing-in pipes, building niches, fitting units

* **Flooring:** vinyl, laminate, tiles

* **Plastering:** wall repairs or full re-skim if needed

* **Painting & sealing:** the finishing touches

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# # # 🧰 **You Shouldn’t Need to Find Other Trades**

A good installer either:

* Has **all trades in-house**, or

* Works with trusted subcontractors and manages them for you

This saves you the hassle of juggling different people and timelines.

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# # # 🔌 Tip:

Always ask:

> “Do you organise all the trades, or do I need to bring anyone in?”

If they say “you need to get your own electrician or tiler” – be cautious. It often leads to delays and extra stress.

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💬 *“From the first tile to the final wipe-down – you want one team to take care of the lot.”*

09/07/2025

Do I need planning permission or building control approval?

**In most cases, you don’t need planning permission for a bathroom renovation** – but **building control approval may be required**, depending on the work.

Here’s the breakdown:

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# # # 🏡 **Planning Permission – Not Usually Needed**

You **don’t need planning permission** if:

* You’re just replacing or updating an existing bathroom
* You’re not making major changes to the external structure of the home

✅ Applies to most standard bathroom refits

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# # # 🛠️ **Building Control Approval – Sometimes Needed**

You **might need building regs approval** if:

* You’re installing a new bathroom in a room that wasn’t previously one (e.g. loft or garage conversion)

* You’re doing significant plumbing work (e.g. soil pipe relocation)

* You’re adding electrical work near water (like a new shower circuit or lighting)

⚡ For electrical work in "special locations" (e.g. bathrooms), **Part P of the building regs** applies – make sure your electrician is registered (NICEIC, NAPIT, etc.)

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# # # 🧾 Pro Tip:

* Use a **registered electrician and plumber** – they can self-certify the work

* If in doubt, your installer should guide you through it or notify Building Control for you

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💬 *“Most bathroom jobs are straight-up and don’t need permission – but get it done right, and you won’t have problems later.”*

08/07/2025

What’s the best layout for a small bathroom?

The **best layout for a small bathroom** makes the space feel **open, practical, and easy to move in** – without cramming everything in.

Here’s what works best:

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# # # ✅ **Smart Small Bathroom Layout Tips:**

1. **Keep the toilet and basin on the same wall**
– Less pipework, easier to hide services.

2. **Use a corner or wall-hung basin**
– Saves floor space and gives a more open feel.

3. **Fit a walk-in shower or quadrant enclosure**
– Takes less room than a full-size bath and avoids boxed-in corners.

4. **Go wall-hung where possible**
– Toilets and vanity units off the floor make the room feel bigger.

5. **Use mirrored cabinets**
– Adds storage and reflects light to open up the space.

6. **Fit a sliding or outward-opening door**
– Inward doors steal valuable floor space.

7. **Large tiles or wall panels**
– Fewer grout lines = cleaner look and makes the room feel bigger.

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# # # ❌ **Avoid:**

* Freestanding baths – they need space all around
* Dark colours unless very carefully balanced
* Floor-standing units that clutter the visual space

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💬 *“Small doesn’t mean boring – it just needs clever planning.”*

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