Bathrooms and en-suites in the Scottish Borders

Covering The Scottish Borders

We cover the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles and Kelso, and the towns around them.

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?

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.

Strip-out and disposal
Plumbing and waste alterations
Extractor fan, lighting and heated towel rail

What will bathroom installation cost?

What bathrooms and en-suites typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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 the Scottish Borders?

Projects in Scotland need a building warrant from the council before any building work starts, and a completion certificate once it is finished. Planning permission is a separate decision. The Party Wall etc. Act does not apply in Scotland; shared walls are governed by title deeds and the law of the tenement where relevant.

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.
Large-format tiles need flat walls, which may mean re-boarding.

From first call to completion

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.

Questions about bathroom installation in the Scottish Borders

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.

How long does a bathroom installation take?

One to three weeks depending on size and tiling.

Do you work in the Scottish Borders?

Yes. the Scottish Borders is within our coverage for bathrooms and en-suites, along with nearby Hawick and Galashiels.

Bathrooms and en-suites near the Scottish Borders

Learn more about bathrooms and en-suites, or see every project we cover in The Scottish Borders.