Covering Galashiels
We work in Galashiels (TD1) and the places around it, including Selkirk, Hawick and Kelso.
Because the Scottish Borders covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.
Homes in the Scottish Borders
Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.
What goes into bathroom installation?
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.
- Waterproofing (tanking) of wet areas
- Tiling, sanitaryware and brassware
- Extractor fan, lighting and heated towel rail
What is the guide price for bathroom installation in Galashiels?
Typical ranges for bathrooms and en-suites. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 |
What approvals does bathroom installation need in Scotland?
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
Bathroom refits do not usually need planning permission; new bathrooms or drainage changes may need a building warrant.
What can change the price or programme?
- Low water pressure limits the choice of shower; a pump or unvented cylinder may be needed.
- Wet rooms need a fall to the drain and full waterproofing.
How does the project run?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Bathrooms and en-suites: common questions
Do you tank the shower area?
Yes, every wet area is waterproofed before tiling.
Do I need building regulations approval?
New bathrooms need extraction to meet the regulations, and electrical work may be notifiable.
Do you work in Galashiels?
Yes. Galashiels is within our coverage for bathrooms and en-suites, along with nearby Selkirk and Hawick.
Bathrooms and en-suites in nearby towns
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Selkirk
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Hawick
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Kelso
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Peebles
Learn more about bathrooms and en-suites, or see every project we cover in Galashiels.