Essex
Bathrooms & plumbing in Essex
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What to expect locally in Essex
Mainly inter-war and modern housing with good vehicle access, so supply-and-fit quotes tend to be competitive.
Commonly covered: Chelmsford, Brentwood, Colchester, Romford, Basildon, Southend.
Essex rates
Rates sit slightly above national, typically £350 - £520 a day, dropping towards the national figure further from the M25.
Access and parking in Essex
Off-street parking and side access are common on interwar and post-war houses, keeping delivery and waste costs down. Coastal areas can have damp and ground conditions that add making-good.
Most asked for locally
- Bathroom and kitchen refits in semis and detached houses
- Garage and outbuilding electrics
- Damp-related making good after plumbing work
Indicative 2026 ranges for bathrooms & plumbing work in Essex, not a quotation.
What bathrooms & plumbing jobs cost in Essex in 2026
Plumbers charge roughly £55 - £95 an hour in 2026, or £320 - £520 a day, with a minimum call-out of one to two hours.
| Job | Typical 2026 price | Time on site |
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| Replace a basin tap | £110 - £200 | 1 hour |
| Replace a WC, same position | £320 - £650 | Half a day |
| Replace a bath, same position | £600 - £1,400 | 1 - 2 days |
| Swap a shower for a walk-in | £1,800 - £4,200 | 4 - 7 days |
| Full bathroom refit | £6,500 - £13,000 | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Fix a leak or repair a valve | £90 - £280 | 1 - 2 hours |
What pushes the price to the top of the range
- Moving the soil pipe or waste run rather than reusing it
- Old lead, steel or hidden pipework behind tiling
- Upstairs bathrooms where floors must be lifted
- Removing and making good tiling around the fittings
Indicative 2026 UK ranges including labour and basic materials, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Bathrooms & plumbing covering Essex
97 trades on Renovome cover Essex. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; names and contact details unlock when you start a job.
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Morpeth plumbing and heating service undertaking domestic plumbing from small leaks to larger installations.
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Plymouth company undertaking domestic plumbing, heating, gas and bathroom work.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Norwich and Norfolk.
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Lancashire domestic-services company undertaking one-off plumbing repairs and small electrical jobs alongside wider heating and electrical work.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Southampton and surrounding areas.
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Gloucestershire plumbing and heating service undertaking domestic repairs and installations, including small plumbing jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Truro and surrounding Cornwall areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Maidenhead, Windsor, Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, Slough, High Wycombe and surrounding areas.
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West Sussex property service specialising in electrical and plumbing installation, fault rectification and compliance work, with no job too small.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Plymouth and surrounding areas.
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Wiltshire property-maintenance service undertaking minor repairs, plumbing, carpentry and general handyman tasks with no job too small.
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Northampton handyman service covering home repairs, decorating, outdoor work, basic plumbing and electrical tasks and tiling.
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Family-owned plumbing business handling domestic repairs, maintenance and kitchen and bathroom plumbing.
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Lancaster handyman service undertaking small plumbing, basic electrical work, decorating, tiling, joinery, garden work and general household repairs.
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Inverness company providing domestic plumbing and electrical services, including small household repairs.
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Northampton home-improvement service undertaking carpentry, tiling, flooring, decorating, plumbing, repairs and maintenance.
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Hampshire plumbing and heating business undertaking domestic leaks, taps, drains, bathrooms and general plumbing.
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Family-run Berkshire plumbing and heating business handling domestic work from burst pipes to larger installations.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bournemouth, Dorset and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and surrounding areas.
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Bromsgrove home-improvement service undertaking domestic plumbing, tile and grout work and other home maintenance jobs of varying sizes.
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Dorset plumbing service providing domestic plumbing repairs, maintenance and bathroom work.
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Family business specialising in domestic electrical and plumbing installations, repairs and maintenance.
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Essex property maintenance company offering plumbing, electrical, decorating, tiling, carpentry and outdoor works, including small jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Ipswich and surrounding Suffolk areas.
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Northamptonshire handyman service undertaking tiling, flooring, tap and sink work, basic electrics, minor carpentry, decorating and general repairs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee, Fife and Angus.
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Family-run Mid Sussex domestic plumbing and heating service undertaking work from dripping taps to larger installations.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Derby and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and Tayside.
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Family-run plumbing business handling domestic repairs including taps, leaks, toilets, radiators and pipework, with no job too small.
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Carlisle plumbing and heating business handling domestic repairs, leaks, blocked sinks and installations.
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Durham handyman business specialising in small home repairs, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, decorating, flooring, doors and windows, fencing and garden work.
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Lincolnshire property-maintenance service undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, landscaping, fencing and general DIY with no job too small.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Exeter and surrounding areas.
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Bedford handyman and carpentry service with evidenced plumbing, electrical, roofing and domestic repair capability.
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Inverness company providing domestic plumbing and electrical services and accepting work of varying sizes.
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Hereford handyman service undertaking small plumbing, decorating, fencing and general property-maintenance jobs.
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Lincoln handyman service covering joinery, plumbing, decorating, tiling and general home repairs, including small jobs.
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Northamptonshire handyman undertaking minor plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, decorating, gardening and general household jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Newquay and surrounding Cornwall areas.
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Northampton handyman service covering plumbing, windows, doors, garden tasks, decorating, guttering and general odd jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Worthing and the South Coast.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Taunton and surrounding Somerset areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Norwich and surrounding areas.
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County Down plumbing and heating business undertaking plumbing repairs, boiler work and system maintenance.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Exeter and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
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Property-maintenance service covering plumbing, electrics, tiling, carpentry, laminate flooring, decorating, landscaping and repairs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Exeter, Exmouth, Tiverton, Cullompton and surrounding areas.
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Northamptonshire tiling business with evidenced tiling, flooring, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and plastering capability.
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Carlisle plumbing service undertaking domestic installations, repairs and maintenance with no minimum job size stated.
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Plymouth plumbing business undertaking domestic drainage, bathroom, maintenance, heating and emergency work with no job too big or small.
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Leicester property maintenance company offering painting and decorating, plumbing and tiling services.
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Exeter plumbing and maintenance service undertaking general domestic plumbing, heating and bathroom work.
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New Milton business providing domestic electrical, plumbing and heating services.
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Lincolnshire plumbing and heating business undertaking general plumbing, bathroom and heating work with no job too small.
Common bathrooms & plumbing jobs in Essex
Replace a bathroom sink or basin
Swap a basin, taps and waste, including making good.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisReplace a toilet
Remove and fit a new WC pan and cistern.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisReplace a shower or bath
New bath or shower enclosure with tiling made good.
Usually about 3 days on site
Get prices for thisFix a tap or leak
Repair a dripping tap, leaking pipe or waste connection.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisRefit a whole bathroom
Strip out and refit a small bathroom or shower room.
Usually about 8 days on site
Get prices for thisFit a radiator or towel rail
Replace or add a radiator or heated towel rail.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisBathrooms & plumbing in Essex — common questions
- How much do bathrooms & plumbing charge in Essex?
- Rates sit slightly above national, typically £350 - £520 a day, dropping towards the national figure further from the M25.
- What affects the price of a small job in Essex?
- Off-street parking and side access are common on interwar and post-war houses, keeping delivery and waste costs down. Coastal areas can have damp and ground conditions that add making-good.
- How do I get comparable bathrooms & plumbing quotes in Essex?
- Write the job down once on Renovome — what needs doing, size or quantity, who supplies the materials and when you want it done. Every trade in Essex then prices the same job sheet, so you can compare total price, whether VAT is included, days on site and the earliest start date side by side.
- How many quotes should I get for a small job?
- Three is usually enough. Fewer and you have no sense of the going rate; more and you spend longer arranging visits than the job takes. Renovome sends the same brief to each one, so a third quote costs you no extra effort.
- What should I check before booking a trade?
- Confirm the price is fixed or an estimate, whether VAT is included, who buys and removes materials, how long the work takes, and that any notifiable work — electrics, gas, structural changes — is certified by a competent person.
- Does Renovome charge homeowners?
- No. Creating a project, writing the brief, inviting trades and comparing their replies is free for homeowners.
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