Bath panel fitting in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional bath panel fitting help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable plumbing services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Bath panels fitted neatly to give your bathroom a proper finish. I measure, cut, and fit panels securely while keeping access for future plumbing work.
### The Finishing Touch Your Bathroom Needs
You've got a nice bath, tidy tiles, but **exposed pipes underneath** spoiling the look. A properly fitted panel transforms the space - suddenly it looks finished, professional, and much easier to clean around.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Always fit bath panels after tiling but before the final decorating. That way the panel sits against tiles (not the other way around), and any scuffs from fitting get touched up by the painter.
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### Fitting Done Properly vs Bodged
Bath panels look simple until you try fitting one:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Panel sits square and vertical | Wonky, leaning in or out | | Bottom edge scribed to floor | Big gaps showing pipework | | Secure but removable fixings | Siliconed solid (nightmare for plumbers) | | Trim pieces cut cleanly | Rough edges, visible saw marks | | Easy to pop off for access | Have to smash it to get at pipes |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Measure** | Bath measured, floor checked, panel size confirmed | | **Prepare** | Panel cut/trimmed to fit, any access holes positioned | | **Fix** | Panel secured with proper fixings, stays removable | | **Trim** | Bottom scribed to floor, edges sealed neatly |
**📦 You're Left With** - Clean finished look hiding all pipes - Panel that stays in place but removes easily - Bottom edge matching your floor profile - Neat sealant along top edge only
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### Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Front panel only (standard bath) | 1 hr | **£60** | | Front + end panel | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Custom cut panel (P-shape bath etc) | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Panel itself costs £20-40 from merchant if I'm supplying.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **New bathroom** - final touch to finish the space
✅ **Old bath re-enamelled** - give it a fresh panel to match
✅ **Replacement panel** - old one cracked or water damaged
✅ **P-shaped baths** - need custom-cut panels to fit
Why Choose Us for Bath panel fitting in Ottery St Mary?
Panels fitted square and secure
Easy access for future plumbing work
Works with your existing bath
Trim cut to fit wonky floors if needed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Measure & Check I measure your bath and check how the floor runs - most aren't level, especially in older houses. This tells me if we need standard panels or custom cuts. ### Step 2: Cut & Prepare If the panel needs trimming for height, cutting around pipes, or scribing to a wonky floor, I do that before fitting. Measure twice, cut once. ### Step 3: Fit & Secure Panel goes on with proper fixings - usually clips or magnetic catches. It stays firmly in place but pops off easily when a plumber needs access. No silicone along the bottom - that's for cowboys.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Got a plumber coming?** Make sure they know you've got removable panels. Some will just silicone over them thinking they're fixed, then you can't get access next time. **P-shaped or L-shaped bath?** Standard panels won't fit - you need custom cut pieces. I can make these from MDF board and finish to match your bath. **Water damaged panel?** Common problem where the panel's been sitting in a puddle on the floor. Usually means you've got a small leak somewhere - worth checking the bath seal and waste connections while the panel's off. **Acrylic panels vs MDF** - Acrylic matches the bath perfectly and won't swell if it gets wet, but costs more. MDF is fine if you keep water off it. Both do the same job.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bath panel fitting in Ottery St Mary
What's the point of a bath panel?
It hides all the pipework and the underside of the bath, giving you a clean finished look. More importantly, it's removable so you can still access pipes for future plumbing work without ripping tiles off.
Can you fit a panel to my existing bath?
Yes - as long as your bath has a rim to fix the panel to, I can fit standard panels or cut custom ones. Most baths take standard 1700mm or 1800mm panels, but I measure first to be sure.
Do I need to provide the panel?
Either way works. If you've already bought one, great. If not, I can advise on what size you need and pick one up - basic white MDF panels are about £20-40 depending on size. You can also get bath-matched acrylic ones if you want everything to coordinate.
How long does fitting a bath panel take?
Straightforward panel on a standard bath is usually an hour or less. If I need to cut around pipes, trim for wonky floors, or fit end panels as well, it's closer to 1.5 hours.
Will it look OK with my uneven floor?
Yes - I scribe the bottom edge to match your floor profile so there are no big gaps. That's standard in older Ottery St Mary houses where floors aren't level. Much neater than trying to fill gaps with sealant.
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