En-suites in Loughborough

Postcode districts: LE11, LE12
Nearby: Mountsorrel, Coalville and Leicester
Guide price: £4,300–£8,600
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Hard across most of Leicestershire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does an en-suite cost in Loughborough?

In Loughborough, an en-suite typically costs £4,300–£8,600 including VAT, based on East Midlands prices. Prices in East Midlands run at about 4% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refit

£3,800–£6,700

Shower, basin and WC replaced

Typical

Upgrade

£5,800–£9,100

Full-height porcelain tiling

New en-suite

£6,700–£13,500

Formed inside an existing bedroom

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

Working in Loughborough

We cover every part of Loughborough, including LE11 and LE12, and nearby Mountsorrel (4 miles) and Coalville (7.7 miles).

Homes in and around Loughborough vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you live in a Loughborough flat, check the lease before planning a new en-suite, as freeholder consent is often needed for new drainage and vents. For an en-suite in Loughborough, the first question at the survey is always where the waste can reach the soil stack.

Supplies across most of Leicestershire are hard. If your supply in Loughborough 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
A short-projection or wall-hung WC and a compact basin chosen to keep the floor clear
Tiling, silicone, testing and making good on the bedroom side of any new walls
Stud walls with acoustic insulation and moisture-resistant board for a new en-suite

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.

Noise

Acoustic insulation in the stud walls and a quiet fan make a real difference when one of you showers early while the other is still asleep.

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 Loughborough: questions

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

An en-suite in Loughborough usually costs £4,300–£8,600 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once 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 Loughborough.

Is the home survey in Loughborough 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 LE11 and LE12 in Loughborough?

Yes. We cover all of Loughborough, including LE11 and LE12, and nearby Mountsorrel, Coalville and Leicester. 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.