En-suites in Islington

Postcode districts: EC1, EC1A, EC1M, EC1R, EC1V, EC1Y + 6 more
Nearby: Archway, Tottenham and Walthamstow
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 Islington?

Guide price in Islington: £5,600–£11,250 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. 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 Islington including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Islington

In Islington we cover EC1, EC1A, EC1M and 9 more postcode districts; we also cover Archway, 2.5 miles away, and Tottenham.

In Islington, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If the en-suite in your Islington home was squeezed in by a previous owner, a refit is a chance to fix the door swing and the tray size. If your Islington home has one bathroom and a good-sized main bedroom, an en-suite is often the change that eases the morning queue.

Supplies across most of Greater London are very hard. If your supply in Islington 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 short-projection or wall-hung WC and a compact basin chosen to keep the floor clear
A shower tray or level-access former, an enclosure or walk-in panel, and a thermostatic valve
A door that suits a tight space: inward, outward, sliding or a pocket door

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.

Door type

An outward-opening door frees floor space inside. A sliding pocket door saves space on both sides but needs a stud wall long enough to take the cassette.

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 Islington: questions

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

An en-suite in Islington usually costs £5,600–£11,250 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

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 Islington.

Is the home survey in Islington 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 you cover EC1 in Islington?

Yes. We cover all of Islington, including EC1, EC1A, EC1M, EC1R and 8 more postcode districts, and nearby Archway, Tottenham and Walthamstow. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Can you put an en-suite anywhere?

Almost anywhere the waste can reach the soil stack. Gravity drainage needs a steady fall in the pipe, so the further the en-suite is from the stack, the more depth you need under the floor or behind boxing. Where that is not possible, a pumped waste or macerator can be used if the home already has a WC on gravity drainage. Our guide to adding an en-suite covers this in more detail.