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Bathroom Design and Fitting in St Leonards-on-Sea

Great bathrooms are designed around the space you actually have. In St Leonards-on-Sea that might be a compact shower room in a converted Victorian villa or a full family bathroom in a semi, and Ellwood & Son design and install both with the same care, from measure-up to the last bead of silicone.

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Bathroom Design and Installation

Clever Design for Period Buildings and Flats

A lot of St Leonards housing started life as large Victorian homes and has since been converted into flats, which makes for some wonderfully individual bathrooms and some genuinely awkward ones. Sloping ceilings, boxed-in soil stacks, shared walls and limited floor space all shape what is possible.

That is where design earns its keep. We measure carefully, think about door swings, storage and where the water and waste actually run, and propose layouts that make a small room feel bigger rather than more cramped. Wall-hung fittings, sliding screens and made-to-measure enclosures all help squeeze quality out of tight spaces.

Gas Safe registered engineers

All major brands: Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal

Registered Ideal Connect installers

Worcester accredited installers

Gas Safe Registered. Local. Guaranteed.

We follow a structured approach to ensure every job is completed to the highest standards, with minimal disruption to your home or business in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Hastings & East Sussex

One Team From Start to Finish

Ellwood & Son handle the full installation: strip-out, first-fix plumbing, fitting the new suite, shower and towel rail, and arranging tiling, flooring and electrics to finish the room properly. Because our engineers are Gas Safe registered, heating alterations that other bathroom fitters have to subcontract, like moving a radiator or re-routing pipework, are just part of the job for us.

  • Compact shower rooms and en-suites for flats and conversions
  • Full family bathroom refits
  • Walk-in showers and bath-to-shower conversions
  • Wall-hung basins and WCs to free up floor space
  • Heated towel rails and designer radiators fitted as part of the design
One Team From Start to Finish - Ellwood & Son Plumbing and Heating

Hastings & East Sussex

Considerate Working in Shared Buildings

Fitting a bathroom in a flat means thinking about neighbours, communal hallways and water isolation from the start. We plan noisy work sensibly, protect shared areas, keep you informed on timings and make sure stopcocks and isolation points are identified before a single fitting comes off the wall. It is basic courtesy, and it is why so much of our work here comes from recommendations.

Considerate Working in Shared Buildings - Ellwood & Son Plumbing and Heating

Accredited & Trusted

Manufacturer-Backed Workmanship

Registered Ideal Connect installersWorcester Accredited InstallersGas Safe Registered

Our Work

Recent Installations Near St Leonards-on-Sea

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Help & Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fit a proper bathroom into a small flat?

Yes. Small rooms reward good design more than any other. Wall-hung fittings, compact suites, sliding doors and the right shower enclosure can turn a cramped bathroom into a genuinely comfortable one. We measure your room and show you what will fit before you spend anything.

Do you design the bathroom or do I need my own plan?

Either works. Most customers ask us to design the layout, and we do that as part of the free survey and quote. If you already have a design or a suite picked out, we will sanity-check it against the room's plumbing and dimensions and then install it exactly as planned.

How much does a bathroom refit cost in St Leonards-on-Sea?

A like-for-like suite swap sits at the affordable end, while a full redesign with new tiling, a quality shower and relocated fittings costs more. The honest answer is that it depends on your choices, which is why we give an itemised written quote, so you can see each cost and trim or upgrade to suit.

Is working in a period conversion more difficult?

It needs more thought, but it is what we do all the time. Older buildings bring quirks like boxed pipework, odd floor levels and shared soil stacks. We survey properly before quoting so those quirks are planned for, not discovered mid-job with your bathroom in pieces.

How long does the work take from design to finished bathroom?

Once fittings are chosen and ordered, the installation itself usually takes one to two weeks depending on the scope. Lead times on ordered items vary, so the overall journey from first visit to finished room is often four to six weeks. We map the timeline out for you at the quote stage.

Can you do anything about weak water pressure in my flat?

Usually, yes. Poor showers in flats often come down to the hot water arrangement rather than the shower head. As plumbing and heating engineers we look at the whole system, and we design the fix in, whether that is a suitable shower type for your pressure, a pump, or a change to the hot water setup.

Do I need to be home while the work is done?

Not constantly. Most customers hand us a key or arrange access and get on with their day. We agree working hours, keep the site secure and tidy, and update you as each stage completes. You will obviously want to be around for design decisions and the final walk-through.

Can you move the bathroom fittings to a different layout?

Yes. Moving a WC, basin or shower means re-routing water and waste pipework, which is exactly our trade. Some moves are simple and some have knock-on costs, particularly around soil pipe positions, and we will tell you plainly which camp your plan falls into before you commit.

Who deals with the old bathroom suite and rubbish?

We do. Strip-out, disposal of the old suite and clearing packaging and waste are all included in the quoted price. Communal areas in flats are protected while materials come in and out, and we leave everywhere clean at the end of each day.

Which areas around St Leonards do you cover?

All of St Leonards-on-Sea, plus Hastings next door, Bexhill-on-Sea and Rye. We are based in Hastings so we are never far away, and surveys and quotes are free across the whole area.

Make the Most of Your Space

Book a free bathroom design visit anywhere in St Leonards-on-Sea. Call Ellwood & Son on 07525 024973.

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