Bathroom demolition
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- When does a bathroom need to be demolished?
- How Sloop Concurrent works
- Demolish your bathroom yourself or use a recognised demolition company?
- About Sloop Concurrent
- Have your bathroom stripped out in one day
- Work involved in stripping out a bathroom
- Want an exact price? Request a quotation
- Step-by-step guide to bathroom demolition
- What customers say about Sloop Concurrent
- Bathroom demolition costs
- Stripping out a bathroom and installing a new one
- Bathroom floor demolition
- Removing bathroom tiles
- Renovating a bathroom without demolition
- Sloop Concurrent's bathroom demolition process, step by step
- Sloop Concurrent: certifications and insurance
- Sloop Concurrent: other popular services
- Frequently asked questions
- Need help removing your bathroom?
- Preparing your bathroom for demolition
- Bathroom strip-out: the process in 12 steps
Have you bought a new bathroom, or would you like to turn an outdated bathroom into a proper bathroom again? Stripping out a bathroom gives you the opportunity to arrange the space exactly as you wish. But is bathroom demolition something you can do yourself, or is it wiser to hire a demolition company? Below, we answer all your questions about stripping out a bathroom.
Our professionals have many years of experience in bathroom demolition and dismantling. Stripping out a bathroom involves precise work that requires an expert's insight. We are happy to help remove your outdated bathroom!
In what circumstances does a bathroom need to be stripped out?
There are several reasons why you might want your bathroom demolished. In most cases, the bathroom is outdated and simply needs renovating. You may be tired of your old bathroom, or moving into a home where the previous owners had different tastes. Bathrooms also frequently suffer from leaks that cause tiles to come away from the wall. In that situation, you may choose to have the whole bathroom stripped out. Bathroom demolition involves a great deal, so it is important to do it correctly. Careless demolition risks causing unnecessary damage.
How Sloop Concurrent works
Before we start work for you, you will naturally want to know how Sloop Concurrent operates. Below is a simple step-by-step guide. We take care of everything from start to finish.
Request a quote
Request a no-obligation quotation and receive a tailored price within 24 hours.
Schedule the project
If you accept the quote, we will schedule the demolition work with you
Carrying out the work
Our team starts work. We only hand over the project when you are 100% satisfied.
Demolish your bathroom yourself or hire an accredited demolition company?
Stripping out a bathroom sounds simple: swing a sledgehammer, remove the rubble and start fitting it out! Unfortunately, bathroom demolition is much more complex than it appears. You need to understand plumbing and electrics and, of course, have the right tools. Although it can be tempting to take a sledgehammer to that porcelain toilet, flying fragments can create dangerous situations or damage parts of the walls or floor.
If you are good at DIY and have demolition experience, you can strip out the bathroom yourself and save money. If you have never done demolition work, lack the right tools or do not understand plumbing and electrics, it is better to leave the bathroom strip-out to a qualified demolition company. You can expect the following benefits:
- A 100% professional result.
- Work is carried out safely with the right tools.
- Your bathroom demolished within one working day.
- Rubble is removed neatly, leaving a clean and tidy space.
About Sloop Concurrent
Sloop Concurrent is a demolition company with nationwide coverage. Our certified demolition teams provide quality, professional demolition work throughout the Netherlands. With several operating bases across the country, we can help you quickly. Our 100 skilled demolition workers are happy to assist, and our efficient way of working allows us to offer demolition services at affordable prices.
Every day, we help private and commercial customers demolish, renovate and repair a range of structures. This includes complete demolition, but our experienced team is equally capable of removing a load-bearing wall or chimney. We confidently describe ourselves as a full-service demolition company.
Have your bathroom stripped out in one day
Are you planning to replace your entire bathroom and looking for a skilled, experienced demolition company? Sloop Concurrent's tradespeople ensure the demolition is carried out professionally and carefully in the shortest possible time. We aim to strip out your entire bathroom in just one day! That leaves you free to focus on your new bathroom and arranging its installation. You can leave the demolition to our skilled team with complete peace of mind!
Work involved in stripping out a bathroom
Sloop Concurrent's tradespeople have been stripping out bathrooms every week for many years. We have built up extensive experience and served many satisfied customers! But which tasks do we carry out when demolishing a bathroom?
What we do:
- Removing the shower and shower enclosure;
- Washbasin removal;
- Removing mirrors;
- Removing a bath or corner bath;
- Removing the bathroom vanity unit;
- Removing taps;
- Removing the toilet;
- Removing wall tiles;
- Floor tile removal;
- Capping off pipes;
- Removing the resulting rubble;
As you can see, our team is fully qualified to carry out your entire bathroom demolition. We can often start at short notice so your new bathroom can be completed quickly. Ask us about the options or request a free quotation with no obligation today!
Want an exact price? Request a quote
Would you like to know what the demolition will cost? Request a quotation with no obligation and receive it by email within 24 hours. Would you prefer us to prepare a quotation on site? That is no problem at all!
Step-by-step bathroom demolition guide
Wondering what is involved in demolishing a bathroom? Below, we show how we work. This step-by-step guide can also serve as a checklist if you are demolishing your bathroom yourself.
Bathroom demolition step by step
- Turn off the water. When stripping out a bathroom, pipes are likely to become exposed or need moving. Avoid getting soaked by turning off the water at the meter beforehand.
Tip: Fill a bucket with water so you can still flush the toilet, and fill enough bottles for drinking and washing your hands. - Switch off the electricity on the floor where the bathroom is located to prevent short circuits during demolition. You can power a work light or tools from downstairs using an extension reel.
- Removing the toilet: turn off the cistern's isolation valve, undo the bolts securing the toilet to the floor, and remove the toilet pan and sealant. Remember to seal off the waste pipe as well.
- Removing a washbasin: we disconnect the water pipes, seal the drain, undo the basin bolts and cut through the sealant. We then carefully lift the basin from the wall.
- Removing a shower: cut through the sealant around the shower tray, dismantle the glass or plastic shower screens, unscrew the drain fitting and remove all loose parts. Remove the tray and pull the hose or PVC pipe out of the waste connection. Cover the drain to prevent rubble falling into it during demolition. Finally, remove the tap and cap the pipes.
- Removing the bath: cut through the sealant around the bath, dismantle any glass or plastic screens, disconnect the trap underneath and remove any taps attached to the bath. Next, unscrew the waste fitting and remove all loose parts. Pull the bath towards you and pull the hose or PVC pipe out of the drain. Cover the drain to prevent rubble falling into it during demolition. Finally, remove the tap and cap off the pipes.
- Removing radiators: disconnect the boiler's power supply and drain the radiator using its valve. A radiator often contains more than a bucketful of water, so stay with it. Undo the quick-release coupling and wall brackets, holding the radiator securely as you dismantle it. Even an empty radiator is very heavy! Once it is removed, use end caps to seal the heating pipes.
- Electricity and lights: remove lights from the ceiling and the faceplates from sockets. Cap the electrical wires using wire connectors or terminal blocks.
Bathroom demolition tips
- Do not forget to turn off the water before starting demolition.
- Leave the taps open to allow the remaining water in the pipes to drain away.
- Switch off the electricity. Otherwise, dangerous situations can arise.
- Make sure you have suitable tools.
- Always wear protective clothing, gloves, safety goggles and a dust mask.
- To keep the work reasonably clean, hang plastic sheeting across the bathroom doorway.
- Removing rubble? Protect the floor!
What customers say about Sloop Concurrent
Sloop Concurrent would be nowhere without its customers. This is what our customers have to say about us.
Bathroom demolition costs
Wondering what it costs to have a bathroom stripped out? The exact price depends on several factors:
- The size of the bathroom.
- Whether you want the whole bathroom stripped out or just part of it.
- The complexity of the demolition job.
- How the rubble needs to be removed (disposal facility or skip outside the property).
- A demolition worker's average hourly rate is between € 20 and € 35.
The table below gives a more detailed breakdown of demolition costs for each bathroom element.
| Work | Price (including VAT) |
|---|---|
| Demolition worker's hourly rate | €20 – €35 per hour |
| Removing a bath | € 50 – € 200 |
| Toilet removal | € 40 – € 100 |
| Washbasin removal | € 35 – € 125 |
| Removing a shower enclosure | € 20 – € 75 |
| Removing a radiator | € 20 – € 85 |
| Removing a tap | € 9 – € 30 |
| Removing pipes and cables | € 20 – € 55 |
| Bathroom floor removal | € 20 – € 50 per m2 |
| Removing plaster | € 35 – € 125 |
| Underfloor heating removal | € 30 – € 75 |
| Removing sealant | € 2 – € 7.50 per metre |
Stripping out a bathroom and installing a new one
Would you like your old bathroom demolished and your new one installed straight away? We can do that! Sloop-Concurrent offers both bathroom demolition and installation. Our skilled installers fit your bathroom with the utmost precision and finish it neatly for you.
Where necessary, we relocate pipes and electrics or install underfloor heating. Whatever your requirements, contact us without obligation to discuss prices and options.
Demolishing a bathroom floor
Do your bathroom tiles need replacing, or would you like to strip out the entire bathroom? We remove bathroom floors expertly. Most bathroom floors consist of ceramic tiles or quarry tiles, which we remove with a hammer and chisel. Are the tiles firmly fixed? We may need to use an electric demolition hammer to break them up. We also use a demolition hammer when removing or breaking open a concrete floor.
Removing bathroom tiles
If bathroom wall tiles are easy to remove, we use a hammer and chisel. If they are firmly bonded to the adhesive, our demolition team uses a demolition hammer to vibrate them loose.
Removing bathroom tiles leaves uneven areas and sometimes holes in the wall. The wall will always need to be levelled or plastered afterwards, even if you intend to fit new tiles. We can also take care of plastering. We are your all-in-one solution for bathroom demolition and renovation.
Bathroom renovation without demolition
Would you like to renovate your bathroom but dread demolition work in your home? We can renovate your bathroom without demolition. Options include:
- Applying a concrete or béton ciré layer over your existing tiles.
- Installing new bathroom furniture or fitting a new surround around your existing bathroom unit.
- Installing new taps and accessories.
The bathroom demolition process by Sloop Concurrent, step by step
If you would prefer to leave the demolition to someone else and be sure everything runs smoothly, you can hire Sloop-Concurrent. Bathroom demolition by a certified company such as Sloop-Concurrent follows an established process with these steps:
- Start by requesting a quotation to discover our competitive prices. There is no obligation. Complete our online quotation request form and we will provide a price. We also guarantee a prompt response within 24 hours.
- Our professional demolition service has caught your interest, and you are convinced by our low price for top-quality service.
- The next step is for us to contact you, review all the documents and inspect the demolition site. This gives us a clearer picture of the substances we will encounter and the amount and type of demolition waste that will be produced.
- A professional demolition plan is then drawn up. It describes how we can safely separate and dispose of the materials released in an environmentally responsible way. It also sets out various safety measures. Finally, we record your requirements systematically.
- Once the demolition plan is complete, we begin the bathroom strip-out. The demolition work is carried out by professional staff specialising in safe and environmentally responsible demolition.
- If you wish, the demolition materials can be handed over to you instead of taken to an authorised disposal site. This can be arranged by agreement.
Request your quotation here and we will get started straight away!
Sloop Concurrent: certifications and insurance
When you ask Sloop Concurrent to carry out your demolition work, you can look forward to a pleasant working relationship. Sloop Concurrent is well insured. We hold CAR insurance, or Construction All Risks insurance, covering material damage arising during the construction or installation of buildings, roads, bridges and systems. We have never had to make a claim on this insurance, but we prefer to be on the safe side.
Sloop Concurrent is also an accredited training company, training the skilled tradespeople of the future. All our demolition workers are trained in-house, and we do not subcontract our work. This is reflected both in the total cost and in the final result.
Asbestos must always be considered when demolishing structures. We therefore hold dNAA certification, which allows us to remove asbestos. We do so safely and responsibly.
Sloop Concurrent: other popular services
Demolition is work we carry out with passion and expertise. Below are some of the services our customers choose most often.
Frequently asked questions
You now know much more about bathroom demolition. To answer any questions you may still have, read our frequently asked questions and answers below:
The time required depends on the scale of the work, tile and floor layers, access and waste removal. Disconnecting services and any unexpected materials also affect the schedule. We agree the duration for your bathroom in advance; one working day is not a general guarantee.
Floor area is only one factor affecting the price. What needs to be retained, the floor build-up, pipes and cables, and the rubble removal route also matter. Get an up-to-date quotation specifying what will be removed and the condition in which the space will be handed over.
This can be included in the enquiry. First establish whether the wall has a structural role and which pipes and cables it contains. A load-bearing wall requires structural preparation and any necessary consent.
Discuss beforehand which pipes will be shut off or capped and who will do this. Record responsibility for water and electrical services in the work order so that the next installer knows how the room has been left.
Yes. Tell us which floor layers need removing when you enquire. If there is underfloor heating, we must first assess what can be retained. Preservation cannot be guaranteed without investigation.
Removing wall tiles can be included in the work. Specify whether only the tiles or the underlying layers must also be removed. Agree with the next tradesperson how flat and clean the substrate needs to be at handover.
Need help removing your bathroom?
Would you like the assurance of a professional result? We have been demolishing bathrooms of every type and size for decades, from a simple bathroom with a shower cubicle and basin to luxury bathrooms with baths and underfloor heating.
You may be planning a bathroom renovation or wanting to strip out your old bathroom completely to turn it into a bedroom. With Sloop Concurrent, you can rely on skilled workmanship and certified demolition workers. Our team's years of experience allow them to work quickly and expertly. Your bathroom will be stripped out within one working day. We also remove the rubble and leave the room clean.
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