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Last updated: 9 August 2023

Bathroom fitter or plumber for moving bathrooms?

If you're planning on moving a bathroom in your home, you might be wondering whether you need a bathroom fitter or plumber to carry out the work. Do I need bathroom fitter or plumber for moving my bathroom? The reality is, it depends on individual tradespeople. As a general rule, bathroom fitters

If you're planning on moving a bathroom in your home, you might be wondering whether you need a bathroom fitter or plumber to carry out the work.

Do I need bathroom fitter or plumber for moving my bathroom?

The reality is, it depends on individual tradespeople. As a general rule, bathroom fitters will be used to dealing with the various stages of moving a bathroom – such as plumbing, tiling, plastering, electrics and decorating.

Many plumbers will also be skilled and experienced in moving bathrooms and have a strong network of other local tradespeople they work with on a regular basis to get jobs like moving a bathroom done.

Top tips for choosing a bathroom fitter or plumber for moving a bathroom

Here are our top tips for choosing the best bathroom fitter or plumber for moving your bathroom:

  • We always recommend speaking to multiple local tradespeople and asking about their skills and experience in moving bathrooms.

  • When dealing with plumbing and pipework, make sure you hire a qualified plumber to carry out the work.

  • For any electrics, only hire a qualified electrician to ensure that moving your bathroom is done safely and efficiently.

  • If you have any gas work to do as part of the job, always check that the work is done by a registered Gas Safe engineer.

Wondering how much it costs to move a bathroom? Check out our guide on the cost of moving a bathroom upstairs.

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