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Bathroom installation in the Cotswolds
Short answer
A new bathroom needs a plumber, and often an electrician and a tiler too. Most bathroom plumbing needs no permission. But a bath over 230 litres needs notice to your water company first. So does a pump that draws over 12 litres a minute from the supply pipe. This page lists Cotswold firms that fit bathrooms.
Firms found on a trade register first, then A to Z.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 07619236 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +9 | 01285 640776Website | |
| CP Jefferies LimitedLtd company 07614791 | Ampney Crucis GL7 Covers Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford |
Commercial, Emergency call-out, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, +11 | 01285 851268Website | |
| IND Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 04666025 | Tetbury GL8 Covers Tetbury |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +10 | 01666 503632Website | |
| Thermal LtdLtd company 06572645 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
Central heating, Commercial, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, +14 | 01285 869584Website | |
| A&P Plumbing & Heating (Cotswolds) LtdLtd company 13226996 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester, Bourton-on-the-Water, Fairford and Lechlade +2 |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +8 | 01285 670322Website | |
| GRO Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 14198249 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
General plumbing, Bathrooms, Hot water cylinders, Emergency call-out, +10 | 01285 414345Website | |
| Mark Pollard Heating ServicesLtd company 06132530 | Nailsworth GL6 Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Nailsworth |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +12 | 01453 835180Website | |
| Piper Heating LtdLtd company 03118340 | Eynsham OX29 | General plumbing, Bathrooms, Kitchen plumbing, Hot water cylinders, +7 | 01865 880251Website | |
| Thompson Heating and Plumbing LtdLtd company 04425672 | Chipping Norton OX7 Covers Chipping Norton |
Central heating, Commercial, General plumbing, Bathrooms, +11 | 01608 646575Website | |
| D W Dunn LtdLtd company 04125102 | Ewen GL7 Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Fairford and Lechlade |
Central heating, Commercial, Emergency call-out, General plumbing, +13 | 01285 771001Website | |
| JRD Boilers LimitedLtd company 13707089 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Kitchen plumbing, Bathrooms, +9 | 01285 402230Website | |
| Kerry Maintenance LtdLtd company 06080620 | Stroud GL5 Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Tetbury +1 |
Central heating, Commercial, Emergency call-out, General plumbing, +11 | 01453 763332Website | |
| OXHeat LimitedLtd company 15410173 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +6 | 01993 640013Website | |
| Oxyplumb LtdLtd company 11389270 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney, Burford |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Kitchen plumbing, +12 | 01993 259029Website | |
| Plumbtec (South West) LtdLtd company 03842101 | Nailsworth GL6 Covers Stroud, Nailsworth |
General plumbing, Bathrooms, Hot water cylinders, Water supply pipes, +7 | 0117 244 3280Website | |
| A & J Viles Plumbing & Heating LimitedLtd company 08340192 | Middle Barton OX7 Covers Chipping Norton |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Boiler installation, +1 | Trading, no register found | 01869 347608Website |
| Cottrell Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 05191763 | Witney OX28 Covers Witney, Burford |
General plumbing, Bathrooms, Emergency call-out, Central heating, +4 | Trading, no register found | 01993 622375Website |
| Greens Plumbing & Heating | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney, Chipping Norton, Burford |
Bathrooms | Trading, no register found | 01993 840767Website |
| JH Plumbing | Hailey OX29 Covers Witney, Chipping Norton, Burford |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Drains, +6 | Trading, no register found | 07515 284286Website |
| MJ Taylor Plumbing and HeatingLtd company 10026102 | Cheltenham GL50 Covers Stroud, Winchcombe |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Emergency call-out, +8 | Trading, no register found | 07515 005331Website |
| Peacock Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 06815547 | Witney OX29 Covers Witney |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Kitchen plumbing, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07887 700070Website |
| Pete Crapper & Sons LimitedLtd company 06849961 | Ramsden OX7 Covers Witney, Chipping Norton, Fairford and Lechlade +2 |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Central heating, +2 | Trading, no register found | 01993 868759Website |
| Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating Direct LtdLtd company 13245777 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney, Moreton-in-Marsh |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Emergency call-out, Bathrooms, +6 | Trading, no register found | 01865 306381Website |
| Seasons Plumbing and Heating | Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 Covers Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Drains, Hot water cylinders, +10 | Trading, no register found | 07876 288288Website |
| The Purple Plumbing People | Faringdon SN7 Covers Cirencester, Witney, Fairford and Lechlade +1 |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Hot water cylinders, Bathrooms, +9 | Trading, no register found | 01367 252807Website |
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What a bathroom installation involves
A full refit means the plumber removes the old suite, changes the pipes where needed, and fits the new bath or shower, toilet and basin. Then the tiler and decorator finish the room.
Some firms manage the whole job, including the electrics and tiling. Others do only the plumbing. Ask who does each part, and who is in charge of the job.
The water company rules
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 apply to all bathroom plumbing. For some fittings, you must tell the water company before work starts, and wait for consent.
An approved contractor gives you a signed certificate that says if the work complies. Ask for it at the end of the job.
- A bath that holds more than 230 litres: notice needed.
- A pump or booster that draws more than 12 litres a minute from a supply pipe: notice needed.
- A bidet with an upward spray or a flexible hose: notice needed, unless an approved contractor fits it.
Building Regulations
A like-for-like bathroom refit usually needs no building control approval. Work that changes drains, adds a new bathroom or changes the electrics can be different.
Some electrical work in a bathroom is notifiable under Part P. Use an electrician on a competent person scheme, so they can self-certify it. If you are not sure, ask your council’s building control team.
Local factors in the Cotswolds
Old stone houses often have uneven floors and thick walls. Pipe and waste runs can be harder, and the floor may need levelling before tiling.
Many older homes have low water pressure from a tank in the loft. Ask the plumber if a shower pump or a new cylinder is needed, before you choose a shower.
In a listed building, a change to the layout or the fabric can need listed building consent. Ask the council before work starts.
What to ask a firm
Ask each firm the same questions, so you can compare quotes fairly.
- Does the price include removing the old suite and taking it away?
- Who does the electrics and tiling, and are they in the price?
- Will you tell the water company if the bath or pump needs notice?
- Will I get a water regulations certificate at the end?
- How long will the job take, and when will I have no toilet or water?
Questions
Do I need permission for a new bathroom?
Usually not. But a large bath or a strong pump needs notice to the water company, and some electrical and drainage work needs building control. A listed building can need consent.
Can I fit a power shower on a combi boiler?
Ask a plumber. A pump on the supply pipe that draws more than 12 litres a minute needs notice to the water company. The plumber can check what your system can take.
How long does a bathroom refit take?
It depends on the job. Ask each firm for a written plan with dates for each stage.
Sources
- legislation.gov.uk: Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, regulation 5 (notice and consent)
- legislation.gov.uk: Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, regulation 6 (contractor’s certificate)
- GOV.UK: Approved Document P, electrical safety in dwellings
- WaterSafe: find a plumber in an approved contractor scheme