Bathroom fitters in Landrake (PL12)
Landrake is a village in south-east Cornwall, tucked into the Lynher and Tamar valleys just off the A38 and a short run west of Saltash. It sits across the water from Plymouth, so plenty of people ask us straight out: do we really cross the Tamar? We do — Landrake and the parish of Landrake with St Erney are a genuine part of our patch, and always have been. The homes here are lovely and varied, from old Cornish cob and stone cottages by St Michael’s church to modern commuter estates, and each deserves a bathroom fitted properly. That’s what Proud Bathroom Fitters do, all on one fixed written quote.
Local bathroom fitters who cover Landrake and Cornwall
We’re a Plymouth-based team, but the far side of the Tamar is very much our territory. The run out over the Tamar Bridge or through the Saltash crossing and along the A38 is one we make all the time, and Landrake sits right on that road — easy for us to reach and easy for us to keep to a schedule. Being in Cornwall doesn’t put a job out of our reach; if anything, this stretch of the A38 corridor is some of the work we enjoy most, because the village mixes real Cornish character with a proper commuter-belt community.
What travels across the bridge with us is the promise the name carries: work we’re proud to put our name on, in homes we treat like our own. You get a proper team with one project manager, a fixed written price that doesn’t creep, a clear day-by-day timeline, and a daily tidy-up so your home doesn’t feel like a building site any longer than it has to. We’re fully insured, our work is guaranteed, and we’re happy to point you at finished bathrooms on both sides of the Tamar rather than ask you to take it on trust.
Landrake housing stock — and what it means for your bathroom
No two Landrake bathrooms are quite the same, because no two Landrake houses are. Most jobs here fall into one of a few types, and each carries its own quirks that a fitter should plan around rather than stumble into halfway through:
- Cornish cob & stone cottages. Traditional breathable construction with solid walls, thick sections and floors that are rarely dead level. These need a careful, sympathetic hand — the wrong sealed finish can trap moisture, so we work with how the building is meant to breathe, not against it.
- Victorian houses. Older village homes with taller rooms, original features and, often, a bathroom added to the back over the decades. Floor levels, old soil stacks and solid or lath-and-plaster walls all need handling properly.
- Farmhouses & rural properties. Homes out toward the Lynher valley and the surrounding lanes, sometimes on private drainage or a septic tank, occasionally with hard or pumped water. We fit around what the property actually has, not what we’d like it to have.
- Modern commuter estates & bungalows. The newer estate homes and bungalows built for Plymouth commuters are the most straightforward of the lot — but a tired suite from twenty years ago is still a renovation worth doing well.
The thread running through all of it: older Landrake homes can hide surprises behind the tiles. Our survey is where we find them — damp, rot, old pipework, uneven or springy floors — so they go on the quote up front, not as a nasty mid-job extra.
Every bathroom service we offer in Landrake
Whatever your project, it’s the same accountable team and the same fixed-quote approach — and yes, it’s all available on the Cornwall side of the Tamar. Here’s everything we fit across Landrake and the PL12 area, with a word on why each one comes up here.
Full Bathroom Installation
A complete bathroom from strip-out to final clean — the bread and butter of our Landrake work, especially in cottages and older village homes with a suite that’s well past its day.
Bathroom Renovation
Reworking and updating an existing bathroom rather than starting from scratch — ideal for commuter estate homes where the layout works but the finish is tired.
Wet Room Installation
Fully tanked, expertly graded wet rooms. A popular future-proofing choice in older Cornish cottages, where the waterproofing has to be spot on over solid, uneven floors — and we get it right.
Walk-in & Easy-Access Showers
Low-threshold, easy-access showers that look smart and make daily life simpler — a frequent request from longer-standing Landrake residents wanting to stay put comfortably.
En-suite & Cloakroom Fitting
Squeezing a smart en-suite or downstairs cloakroom into the space you’ve got — characterful cottages and larger commuter homes alike often have an awkward corner that’s perfect for one.
Mobility & Accessible Bathrooms
Level-access showers, grab rails, comfort-height fittings and slip-resistant floors — designed around how you live, never clinical. A big part of what we do in and around Landrake.
Bathroom Tiling & Flooring
Wall and floor tiling, including slip-resistant and large-format porcelain. Older Landrake cottage floors are rarely level, so getting the substrate right is half the job.
Bespoke Bathroom Design
A bathroom designed around your room and the character of your home, not a flat-pack template — exactly what a traditional Cornish cob or stone cottage deserves.
Not sure which one you need? That’s what the free home visit is for — we’ll talk it through and point you the right way. Browse all of our bathroom services for the full picture.
How much does a bathroom cost in Landrake?
The honest answer is that it depends on the room and the spec — but you deserve real numbers, not a shrug. As a guide, a full bathroom in the Plymouth area typically runs £4,075–£10,870, averaging around £6,340. Landrake sits within that same regional market, and because the South West runs roughly 9% below the UK average on fitting costs, your money goes a little further down here. Being in Cornwall or over the bridge doesn’t change our approach one bit — we put the whole job on one fixed written quote, so the figure we agree is the figure you pay.
| Project | Typical cost | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Full bathroom | £4,075–£10,870 (avg ~£6,340) | 7–10 working days |
| Wet room | £5,545–£10,810 | 4–7 working days |
| Walk-in shower | £2,500–£6,500 | Varies by spec |
| Tiling & flooring | £800–£3,500 | Varies by area |
What drives the price in a Landrake home
- The condition of what’s behind the tiles — damp, rot or old pipework uncovered at strip-out.
- Routing plumbing through thick cob or solid stone cottage walls.
- Re-levelling uneven old floors before tiling can begin.
- The spec you choose: porcelain or natural stone, standard or designer brassware.
- Moving the layout (a new soil run or repositioned WC) versus a like-for-like swap.
What keeps it sensible
- Keeping the existing layout where it already works well.
- Mid-range porcelain over natural stone for floors and walls.
- Sound, well-made fittings rather than top-end designer names.
- A straightforward like-for-like refit with no structural changes.
For a full breakdown of what makes up the price, see our guide to the cost of a bathroom in Plymouth.
How long does a bathroom take to fit in Landrake?
A typical full bathroom runs 7–10 working days on site, and a wet room 4–7 days. The variation comes down to size, how much changes, and what we find once the old bathroom is out. Older Landrake cottages tend toward the longer end simply because there’s more to put right underneath solid walls and uneven floors — but we’ll give you a realistic day-by-day plan up front so you know exactly how long your home is out of action.
Days 1–2
Strip-out and first fix. The old suite comes out, the subfloor and walls are checked and put right, and the new plumbing and electrics are set out.
Days 3–6
Boarding, any tanking, and tiling. This is the slow, skilled middle of the job — and the part you can’t rush if you want it to last.
Days 7–10
Second fix, sealing, testing and the final clean. The suite, screen, brassware and lighting go in, then we walk you round the finished room.
Want the detail? Read our guide on how long it takes to fit a bathroom.
The Proud process — from free home visit to final clean
We keep the whole thing simple and predictable, because the biggest worry with any bathroom job isn’t the tiling — it’s whether the team will turn up, finish, and leave the place decent. Here’s exactly how a Landrake project runs.
1. Free home visit
We come to you in Landrake, measure up, look at the floor, walls, waste and water supply, and listen to what you actually want. No obligation, no hard sell.
2. Design & fixed quote
We agree the layout and finishes and put the whole job on one clear written quote. You know the price before we lift a tile, and it doesn’t creep.
3. Schedule & start
We book a start date, give you a day-by-day plan and one point of contact, then turn up when we said we would and get cracking.
4. Strip-out & first fix
Out with the old, floors and hallways protected on the way through, and the new plumbing and electrics set out — fixing anything the strip-out reveals.
5. Tiling & second fix
Boarding, tanking where needed, tiling, then the suite, screen, brassware and lighting all fitted and connected. The room becomes the brochure.
6. Test & final clean
We seal the joints, test everything runs and drains properly, snag anything that needs it, clean up fully, and hand over with care notes.
Why Landrake homeowners choose a local fitter
When you’re letting a team take your bathroom apart, “local and accountable” matters more than the cheapest quote on a directory — and being in Cornwall shouldn’t mean settling for whoever happens to be nearest. We’re not a faceless national chain or a one-man-band who might vanish mid-job. We’re a named Plymouth team you can meet, who genuinely cover the far side of the Tamar, with a real portfolio and finished bathrooms you can go and look at.
You’ll get a fixed written quote rather than a quote lottery, full insurance, and a workmanship guarantee behind everything we do. We treat your home like our own: floors covered, dust kept down, mess cleared at the end of each day, and one project manager who answers the phone. For an older Cornish cottage with features and breathable walls worth protecting, that care isn’t a luxury — it’s the whole point.
- Fully insured, with a written workmanship guarantee.
- One fixed quote — no day rates that creep.
- One project manager and a clear day-by-day plan.
- Tidy-site promise: dust down, floors protected, daily clean-up.
- We genuinely cover Cornwall over the Tamar — no “out of area” excuses.
Parking, access & working in Landrake — the honest version
We’d rather be straight with you about the practical side than pretend every job is a doddle. Landrake has its own logistics, from the A38 approach to the rural lanes, and we plan around them rather than be caught out by them.
- The A38 and Tamar crossing. Landrake is easy to reach off the A38, but the daily run from Plymouth means the Tamar Bridge or Saltash crossing. We build that into our scheduling so start times and deliveries stay reliable — the crossing is our problem to plan for, not yours.
- Rural lanes and narrow access. Some Landrake and Lynher-valley properties sit down single-track lanes with tight gateways. We work out where the van and materials can sit, and how we’ll move things in and out, before day one.
- Cob and stone cottage care. Older breathable cottages need a gentle hand getting an old suite out and new materials in through solid walls and low doorways. We protect the route and work in sensible loads so nothing gets knocked about.
- Skip, grab or bagged waste. Where a skip can’t easily go on a rural lane or tight village plot, we use a grab service or bagged removal, agreed with you up front. Either way, the waste leaves tidily.
- Village neighbours. We’re mindful that this is a close village community, so we keep the van considerate, avoid blocking access, and leave the road as we found it each day.
Accessible bathrooms in Landrake
A good number of our Landrake jobs are about staying put comfortably — whether that’s for an older resident now, or future-proofing a home before it’s needed. A level-access shower with no tray to step over, discreet grab rails, a comfort-height WC, lever taps and slip-resistant flooring can transform daily life without making a bathroom feel clinical. We design accessibility in so it simply looks like a smart, modern bathroom.
It’s a sensible move in a rural Cornish home you plan to stay in, too. If mobility changes, or a parent moves in, the hard part is already done — and a level-access bathroom is a genuine selling point. We’ll talk you through the options and any funding routes honestly.
Landrake bathroom fitting FAQs
Do you fit bathrooms in Cornwall — do you cross the Tamar?
Yes, absolutely. Landrake is in south-east Cornwall, across the Tamar from Plymouth, and it’s a genuine part of our patch. We cross the Tamar Bridge and the Saltash crossing all the time, and being on the Cornwall side of the water makes no difference to the service, the price or how reliably we turn up. You get the same accountable team, fixed written quote and free home visit.
Do you fit bathrooms in Landrake?
Yes. Landrake and the wider PL12 area, including the parish of Landrake with St Erney, are firmly part of what we cover. We’re a Plymouth-based team, but the A38 run over the Tamar puts the village comfortably within reach — from the old cob and stone cottages to the modern commuter estates and bungalows.
How much does a new bathroom cost in Landrake?
A full bathroom in the Plymouth and south-east Cornwall area typically costs £4,075–£10,870, averaging around £6,340. Because the South West runs roughly 9% below the UK average on fitting costs, your money goes a little further here. The final figure depends on the room, the spec and what we find behind the old tiles — and we put it all on one fixed written quote. See our guide to the cost of a bathroom in Plymouth for the full breakdown.
How long does it take to fit a bathroom in Landrake?
A typical full bathroom takes 7–10 working days, and a wet room 4–7 days. Older Landrake cottages can run toward the longer end because there’s often more to put right under solid walls and uneven floors, but we give you a realistic day-by-day plan up front so you know exactly how long your home is out of action.
Can you work on old Cornish cob and stone cottages?
Yes, and we do it regularly around Landrake. Traditional cob and stone cottages are built to breathe, with solid walls and floors that are rarely level, so they need a sympathetic hand — we avoid finishes that trap moisture, route plumbing carefully through thick walls, and re-level floors properly before tiling. We check the property’s construction at survey and plan the job around how it’s meant to perform.
Do you fit wet rooms in Landrake?
Yes. Fully tanked, expertly graded wet rooms are one of our specialities, and they’re a popular future-proofing choice in older Cornish homes. The waterproofing is everything — especially over solid or uneven cottage floors — so we use complete tanking systems carried up the walls and bonded into the drain, then water-test before you ever use it. A wet room typically costs £5,545–£10,810 and takes 4–7 days.
What’s the difference between a wet room and a walk-in shower?
A walk-in shower sits on a low-profile tray within a defined enclosure, while a wet room removes the tray entirely and waterproofs the whole floor so the shower is level with the rest of the room. A wet room gives true level access and a more open look but takes longer to build because the whole zone is tanked and graded. We can advise which suits your Landrake room — see our guide comparing a wet room versus a walk-in shower.
Do I need planning permission for a bathroom in Landrake?
Most bathroom installations and renovations don’t need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations — particularly ventilation, electrical safety and waterproofing. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, some work may need consent, which we’ll flag early. We handle the standards so you don’t have to worry about them. See our guide on whether you need planning permission for a bathroom.
Do you fit accessible and mobility bathrooms in Landrake?
Yes, it’s a big part of what we do here. We fit level-access showers, grab rails, comfort-height WCs, lever taps and slip-resistant floors, designed to look like a smart modern bathroom rather than a clinical one. Whether it’s needed now or you’re future-proofing a rural home, we’ll talk you through the options and any grant or funding routes honestly.
Are you insured and guaranteed?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and our work carries a written workmanship guarantee. You also get a fixed written quote, one project manager per job and a tidy-site promise. We’re a named Plymouth team who genuinely cover Cornwall over the Tamar, with a real local portfolio — not a faceless directory or a one-man-band. You’re welcome to come and look at finished bathrooms nearby.
Where will the team park and how will you handle access on rural lanes?
We sort the practical side before day one. Landrake is easy to reach off the A38, and we plan the Tamar crossing into our scheduling so start times stay reliable. For properties down single-track lanes or tight village plots, we work out where the van and materials can sit and how we’ll move things in and out. Where a skip won’t fit, we use a grab service or bagged removal — all agreed with you up front.
Neighbouring areas we also cover
Landrake is one of many named areas across Plymouth and the South West — including the Cornwall side of the Tamar — where you’ll meet the same accountable team. If you’re just outside the village in places like St Germans, Tideford or Notter, we very likely cover you too — find your area below or browse all the areas we cover.
Recent work
Bathrooms we’ve fitted around Landrake
A few recent installations — real finishes from across Plymouth and the South West.
Proud of every bathroom we fit
Get a fixed price for your Landrake bathroom
Tell us about your room and what you’re after. We’ll cross the Tamar and visit you in Landrake, check the floor, walls and waste, and give you one clear written quote — fitted properly, by people from just over the bridge. No surprises, no pressure.