How Long Does It Take to Install a Fitted Bathroom?

If you’re planning on having a fitted bathroom installed, you might be wondering how long it takes to install. You might want to improve your bathrooms look and functionality but are unsure of the process and timeframe. In this blog post we will look at estimated times of how long it takes to install a fitted bathroom. 

Why Have a Fitted Bathroom Installed?

Unlike a standard bathroom, fitted bathrooms are custom designed to use up every inch of your room effectively. Here’s why a fitted bathroom is a popular choice: 

1. Space Efficiency – 

One of the main advantages of having a fitted bathroom installed in the maximised use of space. With good planning and custom-built units, every inch of your bathroom can be used to ensure the room is tidy and functional. 

2. Modern Design – 

A fitted bathroom gives a modern appearance to your room. All aspects are designed to create a seamless look, such as wall mounted units and concealed pipework. With a minimalistic approach, your fitted bathroom can have a stylish and polished finished. 

3. Storage Solutions – 

Storage can be a problem in basic bathrooms, such as toiletries and cleaning products cluttering windowsills. By having a fitted bathroom installed you can resolve this issue, as you can have built in cabinets, vanity units and shelving fitted. This will help to create an organised bathroom. 

4. Property Value – 

Fitted bathrooms that are well designed can add value to your home. Buyers find houses with up to date and stylish fitted bathroom appealing. It can set your home apart from the competitive housing market. 

5. Personalisation – 

With a fitted bathroom you can fully customise and design your room, so it is unique and meets your specific needs. You can choose the colours, layout and materials, ensuring that your fitted bathroom is fully custom made. 

How Long Does It Take to Install a Fitted Bathroom? 

The typical length of time it takes to install a fitted bathroom is between 7 to 14 days. Here’s a brief breakdown of the stages:

• Planning and Design (1 to 2 weeks) – Before the installation of your fitted bathroom starts, you’ll need to talk through and design your bathroom with your contractor or bathroom designer. This includes measuring your bathroom, choosing fittings such as taps, sinks, toilets, baths, showers, selecting lights and approving of the layout, colour schemes and materials. 

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• Stripping Out the Old Bathroom (1 to 2 days) – Your existing bathroom will need to be fully removed. This includes flooring, tiles, lighting and maybe pipework. 
• First Fix Plumbing and Electrical (1 to 3 days) – Plumbing and electrical works such as the following need to be completed first: 

• Running new pipework for taps, showers and toilets. 
• Any rewiring for new lighting, extractor fans or underfloor heating.
• Installing electrical points. 

• Plastering and Preparation of the Surfaces (1 to 2 days) – The walls and ceilings in your bathroom may need to be skimmed and made ready for painting and tiling. The floor levelling is also done at this stage. 
• Tiling and Flooring (2 to 4 days) – The walls and flooring in your fitted bathroom will typically be laid over a few days depending on tile type and room size. 
• Installation of Bathroom Fittings (2 to 3 days) – This stage will include the following:

• Installing vanity units WC units and storage cupboards. 
• Fitting sinks, baths, toilets and showers. 
• Plumbing in taps and drainage.

• Second Fix Electrical and Bathroom Light Fittings (1 to 2 days) – The finishing touches to your fitted bathroom, this includes connecting lighting, fitting extractor fans and installing any electrical towel rails. 
• Final Decoration and Cleanup (1day) – The last stage will involve cleaning up and any last touches such as sealing and painting. 

What Can Affect the Installation Timeframe?

There are certain factors that can influence the timeframe to install your fitted bathroom. This includes: 

• Bathroom Size and Layout – The size of your bathroom will have an impact on the time it takes to install your fitted bathroom. A small bathroom with standard dimensions is generally quicker to complete compared to larger bathrooms. The more fittings you require such as sinks or storage units, the longer the process will be. 
• Custom Features – The installation of your fitted bathroom will be more time consuming if you have custom built cabinetry, underfloor heating systems or using high end materials. Any walk-in showers or designer light fittings will usually need specialised installation techniques. 
• Structural Changes – If you need to make any structural changes such as removing walls or changing ceiling heights, this can drastically change the timeframe of installing your fitted bathroom. 
• Product Lead Times – The choice of fixtures, fittings material can change the timeframe of completion due to product availability. If you have custom made features such as bespoke vanity units or imported tiles, they might have extended lead times. 
• Access – The location and accessibility of your home can impact the timeframe to install your fitted bathroom. If you are located in populated urban areas such as flats or narrow terraced houses, this can cause challenges. In some cases, you might require specialist equipment, such as scaffold towers to complete your fitted bathroom. 

Conclusion 

If you’re planning on having a fitted bathroom installed, it’s important to understand the overall timeframe, so you can plan effectively. All fitted bathrooms are different as they are unique and custom made, so you can expect the timeframe to be longer, especially if you have a large bathroom or requesting a complex design.  

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