Bathrooms and en-suites in Gillingham

Covering Gillingham

Gillingham is about 9 miles north of Maidstone. We also cover Chatham (1 miles to the south-west), Rochester and Strood.

Homes in the South East

Many South East homes are inter-war or post-war semis and detached houses with room for rear and side extensions, while historic town centres and villages bring conservation area and listed building controls.

What goes into bathroom installation?

Most bathroom problems come from poor waterproofing and ventilation, so we tank wet areas, fit extraction that actually clears steam, and check water pressure before choosing showers. All electrics in bathrooms are done to the special-location rules.

Design and layout
Tiling, sanitaryware and brassware
Extractor fan, lighting and heated towel rail

What will bathroom installation cost?

Indicative costs for bathrooms and en-suites. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.

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

How is bathroom installation approved in Gillingham?

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

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Bathrooms and en-suites: common questions

How much does a new bathroom cost?

Usually £7,000 to £12,000 for a family bathroom refit including VAT, and £5,500 to £10,000 for an en-suite.

Do you tank the shower area?

Yes, every wet area is waterproofed before tiling.

Can you visit a house in Gillingham to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

Bathrooms and en-suites near Gillingham

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