En-suites in Rochester

Postcode districts: ME1, ME4, ME5
Nearby: Chatham, Strood and Gillingham
Guide price: £5,000–£10,000
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Kent
Survey: Free, at your home

What does an en-suite cost in Rochester?

Our guide price for an en-suite in Rochester is £5,000–£10,000 including VAT. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refit

£4,500–£7,800

Shower, basin and WC replaced

Typical

Upgrade

£6,700–£10,750

Full-height porcelain tiling

New en-suite

£7,800–£15,750

Formed inside an existing bedroom

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

Working in Rochester

In Rochester we cover ME1, ME4 and ME5; we also cover Chatham, 1.1 miles away, and Strood.

In Rochester, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. We quote new en-suites in Rochester only after checking the drainage route on site, so the price reflects the work your house actually needs. If your Rochester en-suite fan just blows into the loft, we can duct it properly to outside as part of the refit.

Most of Kent has very hard water. If your supply in Rochester 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

A door that suits a tight space: inward, outward, sliding or a pocket door
IP-rated lighting, a shaver socket and the electrics done by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A survey that traces the route from the en-suite to the soil stack and checks the fall the waste pipes would need
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.

Refit or new en-suite

A refit keeps the existing drainage and walls. A new en-suite costs more because the walls, waste route, fan duct and electrics all start from nothing.

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 Rochester: questions

How much should I budget for an en-suite in Rochester?

An en-suite in Rochester usually costs £5,000–£10,000 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Is the home survey in Rochester 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 ME1 in Rochester?

Yes. We cover all of Rochester, including ME1, ME4 and ME5, and nearby Chatham, Strood and Gillingham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Rochester?

How much space do you need for an en-suite?

As a rough guide, about 2.5 m² is the practical minimum for a shower, basin and WC, for example a space of around 1.2 m by 2.1 m. The exact layout depends on where the door, window and soil stack are, so we test it against your measurements rather than a rule of thumb.