Bathroom Renovation in Aylesbury | Aylesbury Decorators
Aylesbury Decorators provide bathroom renovation decorating services covering properties across Aylesbury and the surrounding Vale.
What we cover:
- Plaster repair and replastering after strip-out
- Tanking and moisture-proofing at wet zones
- Sequencing decoration after plumbing and tiling
- Primer systems for damp-prone surfaces
Aylesbury Decorators carry out the decorating phase of bathroom renovations across Aylesbury and the Vale. Full bathroom renovations involve more than painting. Post-war and 1960s semis in Quarrendon and Walton Court often have damp-compromised plaster around the bath box and window reveal. We cut back failed plaster to the substrate, apply tanking at wet zones, and replaster before any finish goes on.
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Why Choose Aylesbury Decorators
Renovation Sequencing
We coordinate with fitters and plumbers so tanking, first fix, tiling, and finish decoration follow in the correct order. Poor sequencing produces rework and delays.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every bathroom renovation project.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.
Highly Recommended
Most of our bathroom renovation work comes from repeat clients and referrals across the Vale.
Bathroom Renovation Services
Plaster Repair and Replastering
Post-war and 1960s semis in Quarrendon and Walton Court have compact first-floor bathrooms with original lath-and-plaster or early plasterboard walls. After decades of use these walls are often damp-compromised around the bath box and window reveal.
We cut back to brick or block, assess the substrate, and replaster with a moisture-tolerant backing coat before skimming. This is what allows finish coats to hold long term.
Tanking and Moisture-Proofing
Tanking is a waterproof membrane applied at wet zones before tiling or finishing. Bathroom walls behind the bath, around the shower enclosure, and at the window reveal need tanking to prevent moisture migration into the substrate.
We apply a brush-on tanking coat at wet zones after replastering and before any tiling or finish coats. This step sits between first fix and second fix in the renovation sequence.
Sequencing with Other Trades
Bathroom renovations involve fitter, plumber, electrician, tiler, and decorator working in a fixed sequence. The correct order is: strip-out, first-fix plumbing and electrics, plaster repair and tanking, tiling, second-fix plumbing and electrics, final decoration.
For broader home renovation detail, see our home renovation page.
Lime Plaster in Period Properties
Victorian and Edwardian terraces in central Aylesbury sometimes have original lime plaster in bathrooms. Lime plaster needs a breathable primer rather than a standard system.
For full substrate detail, see our period property painting page.
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Here’s How It Works
1. Site survey and scope agreement
We visit after strip-out or before it depending on the project stage. We inspect wall condition, note damp areas, identify which sections need replastering, and agree the tanking and decoration scope.
2. Plaster repair and replastering
Failed plaster around the bath box and window reveal is cut back to the substrate. We replaster with a moisture-tolerant backing coat and skim. Tanking follows once the plaster has cured.
3. Tanking at wet zones
A brush-on waterproof membrane is applied behind the bath, around the shower enclosure, and at vulnerable junctions. This step happens after first-fix plumbing and before tiling.
4. Coordination with tiler and fitter
We hand over to the tiler once tanking is complete. Tiling, second-fix plumbing, and sanitaryware installation follow. We return for final decoration once second fix is complete.
5. Final decoration
Moisture-tolerant primers are applied to non-tiled walls and ceilings. Woodwork, skirting, window frames, and door frames are primed and finished. Bathroom-grade paint with anti-mould additives is used on all surfaces.
6. Final walkthrough
We inspect all surfaces, check cut lines around tiles and fittings, and address touch-ups before closing the job.
Bathroom Renovation Costs in Aylesbury
Prices below are estimates only. Every bathroom is different. Call 01296 938133 for a precise quote.
A full bathroom renovation in Aylesbury — including the new suite, tiling, plumbing, and all decoration — typically costs between £7,500 and £13,500. The decoration element within that project (plaster repair, tanking at wet zones, priming, and finish) is a distinct line item, typically £700–1,300.
Three factors set the decoration cost:
Plaster repair extent
Compact bathrooms in Quarrendon and Walton Court post-war semis often have damp-compromised plaster around the bath box. Cutting back and replastering adds time but is what makes the finish last. Properties not refurbished for twenty or more years typically need more repair.
Tanking scope
Wet zones behind the bath and around the shower need tanking as a standard step. Larger bathrooms with separate bath and shower enclosures have more tanking area than compact en-suites.
Coordination and programme
Bathroom renovations are multi-trade projects. Delays in one phase cascade through the programme. We schedule decoration phases around agreed handover dates with the fitter and tiler.
Typical full renovation ranges:
Full bathroom renovation, 1960s semi in Quarrendon (new suite, tiling, plumbing, plaster repair, tanking, prime and finish): £7,000–10,000. Decoration element: £700–1,000.
Family bathroom renovation, 1930s semi in Stoke Mandeville (larger room, moderate plaster repair, tanking, period ceiling coving): £8,000–11,500. Decoration element: £900–1,300.
En-suite and main bathroom combined, modern detached in Buckingham Park (two rooms, minimal plaster repair, tanking both): £10,500–13,500. Decoration element: £1,000–1,300.
For straightforward bathroom repainting without renovation work, see our interior painting page.
Call 01296 938133 for a no-obligation site visit and written quote.
Bathroom Renovation Areas We Serve in Aylesbury
We serve Aylesbury and the surrounding Vale for bathroom renovation decorating.
Our decorators cover Aylesbury town centre, Bedgrove, Walton Court, Quarrendon, Stoke Mandeville, Buckingham Park, Wendover, and the wider HP19, HP20, HP21, and HP22 postcodes. Return to the Aylesbury Decorators homepage to explore all services.
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