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Compare Bathroom Fitters: How to Choose One in 2026

The cheapest quote is rarely the best value. This 2026 guide shows you how to compare bathroom fitters properly — vetting insurance and qualifications, reading quotes line by line, and using an 8-point checklist before you hire. Get 3 free quotes from vetted local fitters.

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Quick Answer

How to compare bathroom fitters at a glance

Compare on value and vetting, not just headline price. Before you hire, make sure each fitter:

  • Provides a written, itemised quote for the same specification
  • Holds £2m+ public liability insurance
  • Uses a qualified plumber and Part P electrician (Gas Safe if gas is moved)
  • Can show recent reviews and photos of completed bathrooms
  • Offers a fixed price or clear day rate with milestone payments

Get three quotes that all cover the same suite, tiling area and electrical work — otherwise you are not comparing like for like.

The Checklist

The 8-point bathroom fitter comparison checklist

Score each fitter against these eight points. A trustworthy fitter will pass all of them without hesitation.

CheckWhat good looks like
Written quoteItemised, separating labour, materials, tiling and electrics
Insurance£2m+ public liability, evidenced on request
QualificationsQualified plumber, Part P electrician, Gas Safe if needed
Track recordRecent photos and independent reviews
ReferencesA past customer with a similar job to call
Payment termsMilestone payments, no large up-front cash deposit
TimelineA realistic written schedule and delay plan
GuaranteeWorkmanship guarantee and certified electrical sign-off

Typical 2026 fitter day rates run £180–£280 per person per day; a full renovation usually takes 10–15 working days.

What Separates the Best

4 things that distinguish a great bathroom fitter

Transparency

Itemised quotes

The best fitters break down every line so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Vague lump sums make overruns and disputes far more likely.

Certification

Part P & Gas Safe

Electrical work in a bathroom must be Part P-certified and notified to Building Control. Any gas work must be done by a Gas Safe engineer.

Reputation

Verifiable reviews

Independent reviews and recent project photos tell you more than a glossy website. A great fitter is happy to connect you with past customers.

Fair Terms

Milestone payments

Reputable fitters tie payments to completed stages and never demand a large cash deposit before any work begins.

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Quotes to compare
£180+
Typical fitter day rate
10d
Typical full renovation
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Checklist points
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Bathroom Fitters FAQs

Get at least three written, itemised quotes and compare them line by line rather than on headline price. Check insurance, qualifications, recent reviews and photos, and whether the quote is fixed-price or day-rate. The cheapest quote is rarely the best value once you account for spec and guarantees.
Three is the sweet spot. One gives no benchmark; two can mislead if one is an outlier; three reveals the genuine market rate and flags a suspiciously low bid. Make sure all three quote for the same specification or you are not comparing like for like.
For a defined renovation, fixed-price is usually safer because the fitter carries the overrun risk. Day rates (£180–£280 per fitter per day in 2026) can be cheaper on a small job but expose you to delays. Either way, agree a written spec and milestone-based payments, never a large deposit up front.
A qualified plumber for water and waste, a Part P-registered electrician for any wiring (so the work is certified and notified to Building Control), and a skilled tiler. If a gas appliance is moved, that work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
A like-for-like swap takes 5–7 working days. A full renovation with moved plumbing, re-tiling and electrics takes 10–15 working days. Bespoke wet rooms or moving the soil pipe can run to 3 weeks. Ask for a realistic written timeline and a delay plan.
Avoid anyone who will not provide a written quote, has no public liability insurance, demands a large cash deposit, cannot show references or photos, or pressures you to decide on the spot. Verify the business and reviews independently, and use a vetted matching service so insurance and qualifications are checked first.
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