En-suites in Solihull

Postcode districts: B90, B91, B92
Nearby: Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath
Guide price: £4,400–£8,800
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Varies across the West Midlands
Survey: Free, at your home

What does an en-suite cost in Solihull?

Our guide price for an en-suite in Solihull is £4,400–£8,800 including VAT. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Refit

£3,900–£6,900

Tiling, lighting and extractor fan

Typical

Upgrade

£5,900–£9,300

Walk-in shower or larger tray

New en-suite

£6,900–£13,750

New stud walls, drainage and pump if needed

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

Working in Solihull

We work right across Solihull — B90, B91 and B92 — and in neighbouring Shirley and Acocks Green.

Solihull has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. For an en-suite in Solihull, the first question at the survey is always where the waste can reach the soil stack. If the en-suite in your Solihull home was squeezed in by a previous owner, a refit is a chance to fix the door swing and the tray size.

Hardness differs from one part of the West Midlands to the next. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Solihull. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

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
A survey that traces the route from the en-suite to the soil stack and checks the fall the waste pipes would need
A pumped waste or macerator where gravity drainage is not possible, and only where the house already has a WC on gravity drainage

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Solihull: questions

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

An en-suite in Solihull usually costs £4,400–£8,800 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.

Do you cover B90 in Solihull?

Yes. We cover all of Solihull, including B90, B91 and B92, and nearby Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Solihull?

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

Building control for Solihull 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.

Is a macerator toilet OK in an en-suite?

A macerator is a legitimate option where gravity drainage cannot reach the soil stack, as long as there is another WC in the house on gravity drainage. It needs an electrical supply, makes some noise while it runs and should only take toilet waste and paper. Models that also take the shower and basin waste are available.