En-suites in Catford

Postcode districts: SE4, SE6, SE13
Nearby: Blackheath, Greenwich and Beckenham
Guide price: £5,600–£11,250
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does an en-suite cost in Catford?

As a guide, budget £5,600 to £11,250 including VAT for an en-suite in Catford; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for London, where prices are typically about 25% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refit

£5,000–£8,800

Shower, basin and WC replaced

Typical

Upgrade

£7,500–£12,000

Full-height porcelain tiling

New en-suite

£8,800–£17,500

Formed inside an existing bedroom

Guide prices for Catford including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Catford

As well as Catford itself (SE4, SE6 and SE13), we survey in Blackheath, Greenwich and Beckenham.

In Catford, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If your Catford en-suite fan just blows into the loft, we can duct it properly to outside as part of the refit. For an en-suite in Catford, the first question at the survey is always where the waste can reach the soil stack.

Most of Greater London has very hard water. If your supply in Catford is the same, limescale on shower glass and heads is a real issue: easy-clean glass, rub-clean nozzles and a squeegee make a big difference. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Stud walls with acoustic insulation and moisture-resistant board for a new en-suite
A pumped waste or macerator where gravity drainage is not possible, and only where the house already has a WC on gravity drainage
A shower tray or level-access former, an enclosure or walk-in panel, and a thermostatic valve
A short-projection or wall-hung WC and a compact basin chosen to keep the floor clear

Decisions to make first

Shower size

A 900 mm square tray is a comfortable minimum for an enclosure. In a long, narrow room, a 1200 by 800 mm walk-in tray with one glass panel feels far more generous.

Exposed or concealed valve

An exposed bar valve is quicker to fit and easy to service. A concealed valve looks cleaner but sits inside the wall, so plan how it will be reached for repairs.

Rules that apply in England

In England, a new en-suite brings in Part H for the new connection to the soil stack, Approved Document F for ventilation, at 15 litres per second intermittent or 8 litres per second continuous extract, and Part P for the new circuits. The electrician should be registered with a competent person scheme, or the work notified to building control. On a refit, avoid replacing the fan with a less effective one.

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En-suites in Catford: questions

What is the price of an en-suite in Catford?

An en-suite in Catford usually costs £5,600–£11,250 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Who handles building control for an en-suite in Catford?

Building control for Catford is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

How long does an en-suite take?

Allow 4–8 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Catford.

Is the home survey in Catford really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do I need building regulations approval for an en-suite?

A new en-suite usually does, because it involves new drainage, an extractor fan and new electrical circuits. A like-for-like refit of an existing en-suite normally does not, apart from any electrical work that is notifiable where you live. We tell you which parts apply at the survey.