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Design and sourcing
Layout, products and finishes are chosen with you. You can use the brochure, ask for almost any brand, or supply some items yourself so the quotation reflects that.
Bathroom renovation · Newton Abbot
Bathroom renovation in Newton Abbot
Personally designed and managed across Devon
A complete bathroom renovation with Alexander James Projects covers design, product sourcing and the installation, managed by one person from Newton Abbot.
You deal with Alex from the first conversation to the final finish, with a small team of trusted trades and no hand-off to a salesperson.
How the work is done
What a complete renovation includes
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Strip-out and first fix
The old suite comes out. Plumbing is moved or renewed for the new layout, and what is behind the walls is dealt with before anything is covered.
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Preparation
Walls are boarded or plastered, floors levelled, and shower areas waterproofed. This is the stage that is never rushed, because the finish depends on it.
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Tiling, second fix and finishing
Tiles, sanitaryware, taps, furniture and the last details go in. You are kept informed from the plan agreed before work starts.
How much does a complete bathroom cost?
The price depends on the size of the room and the specification. Every quote is fully itemised, including electrics, decorating, waste and the skip, and the home consultation is free. A typical project takes 4–8 weeks. Anything unexpected is quoted separately before that work goes ahead.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A typical project takes 4–8 weeks. It still depends on the room, any layout changes and the products. There is a clear plan before work starts, and deliveries are confirmed first so the job is not waiting on items.
Who will actually work in your home?
The person who designs the bathroom runs it. Alex visits, measures, designs and sources, then manages the installation with a small team he has chosen. There is no separate salesperson.
Homes across Devon
Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Newton Abbot, Torquay and Exeter need the structure put right before a crisp finish. Cottages around Totnes and Bovey Tracey need a careful hand with thick walls and uneven floors. Newer family houses in Kingsteignton, Paignton and Chudleigh are often ready for a proper redesign of a builder-grade bathroom.
Questions
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in the UK?
With Alexander James Projects it is priced individually after a home visit in South Devon. The quotation covers design, products and installation, and it changes with the room, the layout and what you choose. No single national figure is used.
What order is a bathroom renovated in?
Strip-out, first fix, preparation and waterproofing, tiling, then second fix and finishing. Preparation sits in the middle on purpose, so the visible work is built on a sound room.
What makes a bathroom luxurious?
At Alexander James Projects it is the preparation, the finish and one person being accountable, not a logo on the tap. Products can come from the brochure or almost any brand you have seen.
Can I supply my own suite?
Yes. Items you supply can be reflected in the quotation. Alex will check they suit the design before they are built in.
What if you find problems behind the walls?
Older South Devon homes sometimes reveal uneven floors, tired pipework or walls that need boarding once the old suite is out. Anything unexpected is explained and agreed before the work continues.
How much does a luxury or high-end bathroom cost?
A high-end bathroom costs more mainly because of the products, materials and time involved: natural stone or large-format tiles, premium brassware, bespoke furniture and more complex layouts. Alexander James Projects prices every bathroom individually after a home visit, with preparation and waterproofing included.
What order should a bathroom renovation be done in?
A bathroom renovation usually runs in this order: design and order the products, strip out, first-fix plumbing and electrics, repair walls and floors, board and waterproof, tile, then second-fix the suite, taps and lighting, and finally seal and decorate. Alex plans and manages that sequence.
What makes a bathroom luxurious?
Luxury, here, is a layout that suits how you live, a generous shower, carefully set tiles, layered lighting and hidden storage. The preparation behind the walls matters just as much, because that is what keeps the room looking right. Named “premium” brands are not listed until Alex confirms them.
What are the benefits of hiring a bathroom designer?
A designer plans the layout, lighting, storage and materials together, so the room works as a whole. They also spot waste routes and awkward doors before anything is ordered. With Alexander James Projects, the person who designs the room also manages the installation.
Where this work happens
Other services
Regions: Teignbridge, Torbay, Exeter, South Hams.
Plan your bathroom
A few answers, then a message to Alex
Room, budget and timing, with this page already included. Send it on WhatsApp, or by email if you would rather.
Let’s talk about your bathroom
Tell me what you have in mind. I’ll personally get back to you to talk through ideas, timings and the next steps.