West London

Shepherd's Bush, W12

A full bathroom renovation in a west London property, delivered in two weeks for a contract value of £13,000.

The project

This was a full strip-out and rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh. The existing room was taken back to the substrate so the layout, the services and the waterproofing could all be addressed properly rather than worked around.

At £13,000 and two weeks on site, this was a tightly programmed refit. Keeping to a fortnight depends on the layout staying broadly where it is — once soil and waste have to move, the programme lengthens whatever the budget.

What was involved

Strip-out and disposal, first fix plumbing and electrics, waterproofing to wet areas, full tiling, sanitaryware and brassware installation, glazing, and decoration. Everything was commissioned and tested as it went in, and the room was snagged by us before handover.

Specification

Location: Shepherd's Bush, London W12
Contract value: £13,000
Time on site: 2 weeks
Property type: Victorian terrace
Scope: Full bathroom renovation, existing layout retained — strip-out to substrate, first and second fix plumbing and electrics, tanking to wet areas, full tiling, and a snagged, cleaned handover.
Finishes: White hand-glazed zellige-effect tiles, stack-bonded to full height. Brushed brass throughout — rainfall head, slide-rail handset, wall-mounted bath spout, basin mixer and flush plate. Wall-hung WC on a concealed cistern, integrated-basin vanity, round brass mirror with fabric wall lights, and a marble-effect harlequin floor.