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Does this seem reasonable for an elderly-friendly bathroom in London?

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PinkCamelias · 15/06/2026 13:09

My in-laws got a quote for 18k for a bathroom renovation including adjustments for the elderly. It's in London, but I stll think it's very steep? It would include leveling the floor, removing a bathtub, sink and toilet and installing a walk-in shower with a seat (with a new electric shower, this is what they have now too), higher toilet 'with a bidet function' (not sure if they mean a 2-in-1, or with a bidet shower attachment) and rails on both sides, new wash basin with a vanity, a standing unit, towel rails, a heated towel rail (I have to ask if that is necessary because it would be opposite the current radiator, so pipes would need to be moved). I think the wall covering proposed is panels, not tiles, and floor is Karndean.

Do this seem right to you? I am torn, because I could design a prefectly nice and safe bathroom for them, and certainly make it look less like a hospital (which would matter at resale) but we don't live in the UK and don't know any London bathroom fitters who would be reliable and available, so I am wary of offering my help. Would it even be cheaper?

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cocoadreams · 15/06/2026 13:16

My mother has one done for £10k last year, but nowhere like so much work, only removing bath and replacing with walk in shower .. she is in Greater London

Darragon · 15/06/2026 13:14

It sounds like they’ve made their choices so if that’s the cost of what they have specifically chosen then that’s the cost. Lots of things there could be done cheaply, but it depends if they picked this or that at the showroom. Your comments about selling the house make it sound like you just want to get this done on the cheap to preserve an inheritance.

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