Utility Room Renovation Costs

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01/10/25, 16:19

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Site survey & design sign‑off – measure space, confirm appliance list, plan plumbing / electrical routes.
Safe strip‑out of old cabinets, appliances, flooring and wall tiles; cap services.
First‑fix plumbing & electrics – reposition wastes, hot/cold feeds, add RCD‑protected circuits, extractor fan duct.
Minor building works – studwork or pocket door, patch plaster, install insulation if external wall exposed.
Floor & wall prep – levelling compound, tile backer boards or LVT underlay; prime and tank wet zones.
Fit new units, worktop & sink; connect washer, dryer, dishwasher, water‑softener as specified.
Second‑fix electrics & silicone seal; test GFCI/RCD function, commission appliances.
Decoration & snag‑out – paint, seal edges, fit splashbacks, label isolation valves; final clean‑down and hand‑over.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call‑out / minimum	80	150	Design/survey visit – average emergency call‑out sits ~£110 Checkatrade
Labour per hour	35	60	Builder hourly ≈ £50; plumber  £40–£60 Checkatrade Checkatrade
Materials	2,000	6,000	Flat‑pack units from £1 k; bespoke cabinets start £4 k+; mid‑range appliances £350–£600 each Homebuilding Livingetc
Disposal	190	320	6–8 yd builder’s skip inc. permit (2025 rates) Checkatrade
Extras (electrics, UFH, structural)	500	2,500	Extra sockets £500; wet UFH £850–£1 k; small steel lintel, building‑regs fees, etc. Homebuilding
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	4,000	12,000	Typical 6–10 m² refit, mid‑spec finishes – low‑end £3–5 k, high‑spec £7.5–15 k How Much It Cost Livingetc

Basic refresh: 5 – 7 working days (cabinets & appliances in original positions).
Full re‑layout: 10 – 15 working days, allowing for plaster/tiling dry times and templated worktops.
Add time for bespoke cabinetry (manufacture gap), delayed appliance deliveries, or building‑control inspections.

Which trade carries the CDM/Principal Contractor role and provides building‑regs sign‑off?
Will you supply and evidence Part P electrical certificates and pressure‑test new pipework?
How is moisture control handled – dedicated extractor fan, vapour‑barrier paint, UFH drying schedule?
Are cabinets and worktops factory‑finished or site‑painted, and what warranty applies?
Skip size and waste classification – can you show your waste‑carrier licence and weighbridge ticket?
What allowances are made for lead‑time items (worktops, bespoke doors) and who bears re‑visit costs?
Will weekend or evening working incur premiums and how are overruns charged (day‑rate vs. fixed)?

Access & parking: book space for a 7.5‑tonne skip lorry and trades vans near the door.
Service isolation: know where mains stop‑cock and consumer‑unit are before strip‑out starts.
Ventilation & drying: keep room above 15 °C for paint/adhesive cure; run dehumidifier if advised.
Appliance spec lock‑in: order white goods before first‑fix so plumbing & electrics land in the right spots.
Permits & regs: confirm if extractor ducting penetrates an external wall (planning in conservation areas).
Variation log: insist every change is costed and signed before work continues.