Small bathrooms in Colinton

Postcode districts: EH11, EH13, EH14
Nearby: Currie, Balerno and Penicuik
Guide price: £4,300–£8,200
Typical time on site: 5–8 working days
Water: Soft across most of Edinburgh
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a small bathroom cost in Colinton?

As a guide, budget £4,300 to £8,200 including VAT for a small bathroom in Colinton; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for Scotland, where prices are typically about 4% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£3,800–£5,800

Tiling to wet areas

Typical

Signature

£5,800–£8,200

Walk-in shower in place of bath

Bespoke

£8,200–£11,500

Recessed niches and concealed storage

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

Working in Colinton

We cover every part of Colinton, including EH11, EH13 and EH14, and nearby Currie (2.2 miles) and Balerno (3.6 miles).

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Colinton: free survey, written quote, one team. For a small Colinton bathroom with no window, a quiet extractor fan on an overrun timer does more for the room than any tile choice. If the door of your Colinton bathroom opens inwards and catches the basin, re-hanging it or fitting a sliding door is often part of the plan.

Most of Edinburgh is supplied with soft water. That leaves you free to choose matt black, brushed brass or clear glass without worrying much about limescale. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Space-saving sanitaryware: a short-projection or wall-hung WC and a compact or semi-recessed basin
Lighting, extractor fan and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
Boarding, tanking and tiling, with larger tiles where they suit the walls to cut down grout lines
A measured survey including the door swing, window position, soil stack and any boxing that could be slimmed down

Decisions to make first

Door

Re-hanging the door to open outwards, or fitting a sliding door, frees the space behind it. In a very small room this alone can make space for a bigger shower.

Keep the bath or go walk-in

A 1500 or 1600 mm bath keeps a bath in a short room. A walk-in shower with a single glass panel opens up the floor and makes the room read as larger.

Rules that apply in Scotland

In Scotland, building standards apply rather than Part P. A like-for-like refit rarely needs a building warrant, but altering the drainage, for example moving the WC to a new connection, may. Wiring should be tested and certified to BS 7671.

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Small bathrooms in Colinton: questions

What is the price of a small bathroom in Colinton?

A small bathroom in Colinton usually costs £4,300–£8,200 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.

How long does a small bathroom take?

Allow 5–8 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 Colinton.

Is the home survey in Colinton 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 EH11 in Colinton?

Yes. We cover all of Colinton, including EH11, EH13 and EH14, and nearby Currie, Balerno and Penicuik. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

What makes a small bathroom look bigger?

Showing more floor and fewer edges makes a small bathroom look bigger. Wall-hung WCs and vanities, a single clear glass panel instead of a framed enclosure, larger tiles with matching grout, and the same floor tile running into the shower all help. A wide mirror on the basin wall bounces light around the room.