Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel | Toilet Upgrades and Replacements | Plumbing | Lancing
Transform your bathroom into a modern sanctuary with HEP’s masterful full remodel plumbing services in Lancing. Our licensed plumbers specialize in toilet upgrades and replacements that blend sleek design with eco-friendly performance, giving you quieter flushes, lower water bills, and a fresh aesthetic that elevates the entire space. From selecting the perfect high-efficiency model to seamless installation, we handle every detail with precision and courtesy—leaving your home spotless and your new loo ready for its debut.
Homeowners across Lancing choose HEP for punctual appointments, transparent pricing, and craftsmanship backed by decades of experience. Whether you’re eliminating dated fixtures or planning a complete spa-like renovation, we deliver the reliability, comfort, and style you deserve. Book your consultation today and discover how effortless a premium bathroom makeover can be.
FAQs
Which types of toilets are most popular for full bathroom remodels in Lancing?
Home-owners in Lancing usually choose between close-coupled, back-to-wall, wall-hung and comfort-height toilets. Close-coupled models remain the budget-friendly standard, while back-to-wall and wall-hung designs provide a sleek look and free floor space—ideal for smaller South Coast bathrooms. Comfort-height WCs sit 40–48 cm from the floor, making them easier on the knees and popular with ageing residents. Whichever style you pick, we generally recommend a modern dual-flush cistern (4/2.6 L or 6/3 L) and, if budget allows, a rimless pan for easier cleaning and improved hygiene.
Do I need planning permission or Building Regulations approval to replace or move a toilet in West Sussex?
Replacing a like-for-like WC in the same spot rarely needs formal approval, but any alteration to the soil stack, below-floor pipework or structural elements triggers Building Regulations Part G (sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency). If the new toilet can’t discharge into the existing waste line, you may also need Part H sign-off (drainage). We self-certify most work as WaterSafe-registered plumbers and provide the compliance certificate you may need when selling your property. Planning permission is only required if you’re changing the external soil vent position on a listed building or in a conservation area.
How long does it take to remove the old toilet and install a new one during a full remodel?
A straight swap in the original location typically takes 3–4 hours: 30 min to isolate water and disconnect, 30 min to prep the waste outlet, and 2–3 hours for positioning, levelling, sealing, then testing. If we’re relocating the WC, allow 1–2 extra days for lifting floors, rerouting 110 mm waste, pressure-testing new pipework and reinstating sub-floors. Final tiling and silicone sealing normally happen at the end of the overall bathroom fit-out to ensure a seamless finish.
Can you move my toilet to a different wall, and what are the plumbing implications?
Yes, but the feasibility depends on waste-run length, fall gradient and joist direction. The 110 mm soil pipe must maintain a minimum 18–22 mm fall per metre to the stack. On ground floors we can usually core-drill through the external wall and form a short new branch into the existing soil stack. In upstairs bathrooms we may need to run the pipe between joists or create a new boxed-in soil stack. If gravity drainage isn’t possible, a macerator (up-flush) system may be fitted, though we use these only as a last resort due to maintenance and noise. We’ll survey on site, draw up a pipe-route plan and give you a fixed price before work starts.
What does a typical toilet replacement cost as part of a full bathroom remodel in Lancing?
Prices vary with the WC chosen, plumbing complexity and finish level, but as a guide: • Supply & fit close-coupled dual-flush: £250–£380 • Supply & fit back-to-wall with concealed cistern: £350–£550 • Supply & fit wall-hung frame system: £500–£750 • Relocation of soil pipe (per metre run): £80–£120 • Floor/tiling patch repairs after relocation: £120–£250 All quotes include disposal of the old toilet, WaterSafe certification and a 12-month workmanship warranty. We offer package discounts when the WC is installed alongside basin, shower and radiator upgrades.
How do you dispose of the old toilet and ensure an eco-friendly remodel?
We dismantle the old WC, separate ceramics, plastics and metal fixings, and take them to an approved recycling centre in Shoreham-by-Sea. Intact vitreous-china pans are crushed and reused as aggregate, while plastic seats and cistern internals go into mixed-plastics recycling. Any remaining water in the cistern is decanted to minimise transport weight. Packaging from the new toilet is flattened and recycled too. These practices keep roughly 90 % of bathroom waste out of landfill and help us meet West Sussex County Council’s commercial recycling targets.