Bathroom Renovation Supplies Checklist
Planning a bathroom renovation? Our full supplies checklist covers every fixture and fitting so nothing gets missed once the job starts.
Bathroom Renovation Supplies Checklist
A practical guide to what you’ll need for a bathroom renovation, from core fixtures to the small essentials, plus what we stock at our Hereford and Ross-on-Wye trade counters.
- Aqua-Heat Team
- Buying Guide, DIY Tips
A bathroom renovation involves more parts than most people expect going in. It’s not just a bath and a toilet, it’s dozens of smaller fittings that are easy to forget until you’re mid-job and missing one. This checklist covers what you’ll actually need, grouped so you can work through it room by room rather than discovering gaps as you go.
In This Guide
Planning your supply list
Start with the fixed points, bath or shower, toilet, basin, since everything else (tiling, plumbing runs, flooring) gets planned around their position. Once those are settled, work outward to fittings, then to the smaller consumables that are easy to underestimate until you’re standing in the shop for the third time that week.
Core fixtures checklist
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bath or shower enclosure | Fixed point, decide this first, everything else follows |
| Toilet and cistern | Close-coupled or wall-hung depending on space and pipework |
| Basin and taps | Match tap style to basin hole configuration before buying |
| Shower valve and fittings | Thermostatic valves are worth the extra cost for safety and consistency |
| Tiles and adhesive | Order slightly more than measured, breakages and cuts add up |
| Waste and overflow fittings | Easy to forget, awkward to source last-minute |
| Extractor fan | Often a building regulations requirement, not just a nice-to-have |
| Waterproofing membrane | Essential under tiling in wet areas, don't skip this to save a day |
Don't forget the small stuff
The items that hold a renovation up aren’t usually the big fixtures. They’re the sealant, silicone, fixing brackets, isolation valves and pipe insulation that nobody thinks to buy until the job’s already underway. Budget for these as a group rather than assuming they’ll show up as needed; a merchant trip for a single tube of sealant costs more in time than it does in money.
Trade-grade vs retail-grade fittings
Not all fittings are built to the same standard, and a bathroom renovation is exactly the kind of job where the difference shows up later rather than immediately. Trade-grade fittings from a plumbers merchant are generally built for longevity in a way retail-grade equivalents aren’t always designed for.
FAQs
Do I need a plumber for a full bathroom renovation, or can I do parts myself?
Tiling, fitting a basin, and general prep work are commonly DIY-friendly. Anything involving water supply, waste connections, or electrics (extractor fans, shaver sockets) should go to a qualified tradesperson.
How long does a typical bathroom renovation take?
A straightforward like-for-like refit usually runs one to two weeks. A full reconfiguration, moving fixtures, replacing flooring and waterproofing, can run two to four weeks depending on scope.
Can Aqua-Heat help me put together a full supplies list before I start?
Yes. Bring your plans or measurements into our Hereford or Ross-on-Wye branch and our team can help make sure nothing’s missing before you start buying.
Need to check what we have in stock?
Call your nearest branch and our trade team will help, Hereford or Ross-on-Wye.
Hereford Branch
Westfields Trading Estate, 1 Faraday Road, Hereford, HR4 9NU.
Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm · Sat 8am–12pm
Ross-On-Wye Branch
Ashburton Ind Est, Unit 1 Great Western Ct, Ross-on-Wye. HR9 7XP.
Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm · Sat 8am–12pm
We don’t list individual products or prices online. Call your nearest branch and our trade team will help. We can check stock and have your order ready to collect.
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