Can these bath taps be changed easily?

[PleaseHelp]

I want to change this tap:

To something like this Bath Shower Mixer - Wave Range - Better Bathrooms - https://www.betterbathrooms.com/p/wave-bath-shower-mixer

Is this possible and what kind of cost would I be looking at for a central London plumber to do the work?

 

[Stu-B]

Best bet is to get a few plumbers round to quote, let them have a poke around under the bath etc, do you have spare tiles to repair the hole left when you remove the wall unit?

 

[PleaseHelp]

Can someone please help with what kind of cost would I be looking at for a central London plumber to do the work?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

alot i would think bath has to come out tbh unless it really needs doing i wouldnt bother

cost around 2k plus depending on things

 

[Chuck]

alot i would think bath has to come out tbh

If the bath isn't already a 'shower bath' type, with a non-slip base suitable for people to stand in while showering, IMO it should be replaced anyway.

 

[PleaseHelp]

If the bath isn't already a 'shower bath' type, with a non-slip base suitable for people to stand in while showering, IMO it should be replaced anyway.

The idea isn't to use the shower hose while standing in the bath, have a separate shower for that so don't need a new bath. Thanks

 

[steadyon]

Probably doable, but very expensive for what you'd get. Bath would have to come out, at least one tile (which looks like porcelain) would have to come off, and I certainly wouldn't guarantee no damage to adjacent tiles. If keeping same bath, then tap holes need drilling. Pipework behind tiles needs accessing and diverting for new arrangement. Overflow / outlet needs either capping, or, for my preference, replacing. Waste would probably need changing. All needs connecting up, then bath re-installing and re-siliconing. If bath panel is tiled, assume you'd need a new panel. The taps you suggest do not appear to be particularly good quality. If I worked in Central London, which I don't, I would estimate (NOT quote):
1. Taps, overflow fitting, new waste - £300 to £500 for decent taps.
2. Labour - between 8 and 12 hours. Say £650 to £1,100
3. Parking, congestion, ULEZ say £50 to £100.
Excluding replacing tiles.
Overall, I'd support ShaunCorbs figure of around £2,000 as a sensible starting budget.