Bathroom Fitters in Godalming, Surrey
Your Local Bathroom Specialist in Godalming
If you live in Godalming and you are thinking about a new bathroom, you want someone you can trust to do the whole job properly. That is what Gary James Bathrooms does. We are not a showroom and we are not a franchise. We are a small, hands-on team that designs and fits bespoke bathrooms across Godalming and the surrounding Surrey villages, and we handle every part of the job ourselves, from the first measurement to the final clean.
The business is led by Gary, a bathroom planner and installer with over 20 years of experience. When you book us, the same uniformed team turns up in our own company vans and stays with your project from start to finish. We bring in trusted specialists only where a job genuinely calls for it, so there is always one team that knows your bathroom inside out and takes responsibility for getting it right.
Godalming has every kind of home, from Victorian cottages around Farncombe to substantial period houses in Busbridge and modern family homes out towards the villages. We have worked on all of them, and we plan each bathroom around the house it sits in and the people who use it. As our tagline says, it's just a bathroom... until it's by Gary James.
Areas We Cover Around Godalming
We are based at Woodbridge Meadows in Guildford, just up the road, so Godalming is right on our doorstep and we cover the whole GU7 and GU8 area. That includes the town centre and the High Street, along with Farncombe, Binscombe, Aaron's Hill, Busbridge and the homes around the Lammas Lands and Charterhouse. Wherever you are in Godalming, we are local enough to pop over for a look and to be there quickly if anything is ever needed.
We also cover the villages and hamlets all around Godalming in the GU8 postcode, including Milford, Witley, Hydestile, Hambledon, Peper Harow, Chiddingfold and Bramley. These range from pretty semi-detached cottages and former farmworkers' homes to large executive properties, and we are happy to design a bathroom to suit any of them. If you are not sure whether we reach your village, just ask, because we serve Surrey and Hampshire and your road is almost certainly within our area.
Our Bathroom Services in Godalming
We are far more than plumbers. As an established bathroom company serving Godalming, our in-house bathroom fitters, bathroom installers and bathroom planners look after every stage. That covers the bathroom design, the build of a brand new bathroom, and even a compact ensuite bathroom installation, all handled by the same trusted team.
Complete Bathroom Renovations in Godalming
A full renovation with us means exactly that. We strip the old bathroom out completely and take all the waste away, then we lift the old floorboards so we have full access to the pipes, wastes and electrics underneath. Too many fitters work around what is already there. We prefer to start from a clean, sound base, so we fit new tongue-and-groove pine floorboards and top them with tile backer board ready for whatever comes next.
From there we build the whole room back up properly: plumbing, electrics, waterproofing, tiling and fixtures, all done by the same team in the right order. Because one team handles the lot, nothing falls between trades and there is one person to talk to throughout. Most homeowners in Godalming find this is the part that sets us apart from a typical bathroom fitter.
Bespoke Bathroom Design
Every bathroom we fit starts with a proper design. We come to your home, measure up, listen to how you actually use the space and then plan a layout that makes the most of it. Godalming homes vary a great deal, from awkward cottage spaces with sloping ceilings to generous family bathrooms, and a design that works beautifully in one would be wrong in another.
We will talk you through the layout, the fittings and the finishes before any work begins, so you know what you are getting and there are no surprises. If you would like to understand how we work, step by step, we are always happy to walk you through our process from the first visit to handover.
Strip-Out, First Fix Plumbing and Electrics
Once the room is stripped back, we get the first fix right because it is the part you never see but always rely on. Our first fix plumbing uses concealed pipework, WRAS-approved fittings and McAlpine waste fittings, all planned so the pipes run cleanly and the room stays neat. Doing this carefully now is what stops problems years down the line.
Our first fix electrics are planned and fully compliant, covering electric towel rails, lighting and anything else your new bathroom needs. Plumbing and electrics are part of the same job for us, so you are not left chasing separate trades or wondering who is responsible for what.
Waterproofing and Premium Tiling in Godalming
A bathroom lives or dies on how well it is waterproofed, so we do not cut corners here. We use 100% waterproof tile backer boards on the floor and walls rather than plasterboard, build in the shower tray or bath, and fully tank every wet zone so it is completely waterproof before a single tile goes up.
Then comes the tiling, which is where the room really comes to life. We import our tiles directly from trusted manufacturers in Spain and favour 600 by 600mm rectified porcelain. They are fixed with S1 flexible adhesive and finished with a hybrid resin and cement grout, with narrow, sharp grout lines. The result is a clean, hard-wearing finish that still looks smart in ten years' time.
Fixtures, Fittings and Finishing Touches
The finishing details are what you live with every day, so we fit quality throughout. That means Grohe close-coupled toilets, Grohe bar mixers and bath and shower mixers, and tailored vanity basin units with Grohe taps. We also fit chrome electric towel rails to keep the room warm and your towels dry.
Everything is fitted to last and to look right together, not just thrown in to finish the job. Because we have planned the room from the start, the fittings, the tiling and the layout all work as one rather than feeling like a collection of separate parts.
Ensuites, Walk-In Showers and Family Bathrooms in Godalming
Whatever kind of bathroom you need, we can build it. We fit walk-in showers, freestanding baths, ensuite installations and full family bathrooms, and we can add underfloor heating to keep the floor warm underfoot on cold Surrey mornings. An ensuite in a Busbridge period home and a busy family bathroom in a modern Milford house are very different jobs, and we treat them that way.
If you have a tricky space, an awkward loft ensuite or a downstairs cloakroom, that is exactly the sort of thing we enjoy planning around. Tell us what you would like and we will show you what is possible in the space you have.
Why Godalming Homeowners Choose Gary James
Choosing a bathroom fitter often comes down to trust. Here is why people across Godalming and the surrounding villages keep choosing us and recommending us to their neighbours.
- Over 20 years of experience. Gary has been planning and installing bathrooms for more than two decades, and that experience guides every job we take on.
- One team, start to finish. The same in-house, full-time team handles your whole bathroom, so nothing gets passed around and there is always one person to talk to.
- We do it all ourselves. Design, plumbing, electrics, waterproofing, tiling and fitting are all handled in-house, with trusted specialists brought in only where a job genuinely needs them.
- Proper waterproofing. We use waterproof tile backer boards and fully tank every wet zone before tiling, so your bathroom is built to stay dry and last.
- Quality materials throughout. From Spanish rectified porcelain tiles to Grohe fittings and McAlpine waste fittings, we use products we know and trust.
- Local to Godalming. We are based just up the road in Guildford, so we know the area, we are quick to reach you and we are easy to get hold of.
- Uniformed and tidy. Our team arrives in company vans and uniforms, treats your home with respect and clears up properly when the work is done.
- A clear plan from the start. You see the layout, fittings and finishes before we begin, so you always know what you are getting and what it will look like.
Get a Free Quote for Your Godalming Bathroom
If you are ready to talk about your new bathroom in Godalming, we would love to hear from you. Call us on 01428 772212 or 01483 323989, or email gary@garyjamesbathrooms.co.uk, and we will arrange a visit to your home to talk through what you have in mind. There is no pressure and no obligation, just honest advice from someone who has been doing this for over 20 years. You can also get in touch with our team online and we will get straight back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover the villages around Godalming as well as the town?
Yes. As well as Godalming town centre, Farncombe and Busbridge, we cover the GU8 villages all around, including Milford, Witley, Hydestile, Hambledon, Peper Harow, Chiddingfold and Bramley. If you are not sure whether we reach your road, just give us a call and we will tell you straight away.
How long does a full bathroom renovation take?
A complete bathroom renovation usually takes a couple of weeks, though it depends on the size of the room and what is involved. Because we strip everything back, fit new floorboards, do the plumbing and electrics and tile from scratch, it is not a job we rush. We will give you a clear timescale when we quote so you know what to expect.
Do you offer free quotes and surveys?
Yes. We come to your home in Godalming, measure up, talk through your ideas and give you a quote with no obligation. There is no charge for the visit and no pressure to go ahead.
What is included in one of your bathroom renovations?
Everything. We handle the strip-out and waste removal, new floorboards and tile backer board, first fix plumbing and electrics, full waterproofing, premium tiling and all the fixtures and fittings. You deal with one team from start to finish rather than juggling separate trades.
Do you handle the plumbing, electrics and tiling yourselves?
Yes. Our in-house team carries out the plumbing, electrics, waterproofing and tiling, all to a high standard. We only bring in trusted specialists where a particular job genuinely calls for it, so your bathroom is always in the hands of people who know it inside out.