Bathrooms and en-suites in Finchley

Covering Finchley

Finchley is about 7 miles north-west of London. We also cover Muswell Hill (2 miles to the east), Cricklewood and Kilburn.

Homes in London

London projects often mean working on period terraces with neighbours on both sides, tight access through the house and conservation area controls, so careful planning and party wall work matter as much as the build.

What is included in bathroom installation in Finchley?

Bathroom installation covers stripping out the old suite, altering plumbing and wiring, waterproofing, tiling, and fitting the new bath, shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail. We also build new en-suites and shower rooms in lofts and extensions.

Strip-out and disposal
Waterproofing (tanking) of wet areas
Extractor fan, lighting and heated towel rail

How much should I budget for bathroom installation?

Guide prices for bathrooms and en-suites, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

Bathrooms and en-suites	Guide price incl. VAT
En-suite or shower room	£5,500 to £10,000
Family bathroom refit	£7,000 to £12,000
Premium bathroom or wet room	£12,000 to £20,000

Do you need permission for bathroom installation in Finchley?

Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.

Bathroom refits do not need planning permission. Electrical work in bathrooms is notifiable in many cases, and new bathrooms need ventilation that meets building regulations.

What can affect bathroom installation?

Low water pressure limits the choice of shower; a pump or unvented cylinder may be needed.
Moving a toilet depends on the soil pipe route.

From first call to completion

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Bathrooms and en-suites: common questions

How long does a bathroom installation take?

One to three weeks depending on size and tiling.

Can you add an en-suite to a bedroom?

Yes, if a waste route to the soil stack is possible. A macerator is an option where it is not.

Who deals with the council for a project in Finchley?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

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