Can one person handle the plumbing and electrics in a bathroom?
Yes, for most bathroom improvements. Norman is a plumber, electrician and handyman, so he can move a basin, fit a new enclosure, add a fan and change the lighting in the same job.
That cuts down on waiting for one trade to finish before the next can start.
- Plumbing
- Basins, taps, toilets, shower enclosures and leaks.
- Electrics
- Lighting, extractor fans, shaver points and towel rails.
- Carpentry
- Vanity units, boxing in and bathroom furniture.
What are bathroom zones and why do they matter?
Bathroom zones are areas around the bath and shower where water is most likely to reach, and they decide what electrical fittings can go where. They are set out in the current Wiring Regulations (BS 7671, 18th Edition).
Zone 0 is inside the bath or shower tray. Zone 1 is directly above it, and zone 2 is the area just beyond. Lights, fans and other fittings in these zones need a suitable IP (water protection) rating, and bathroom circuits typically need RCD protection.
Under Part P of the Building Regulations, a bathroom is a special location. New circuits, and many changes to electrics in the zones around a bath or shower, are notifiable. When they are, the work is notified to building control as the law requires and you receive the certificates.
Does my bathroom need an extractor fan?
If the bathroom has a bath or shower, it usually needs mechanical extraction under Building Regulations Part F, typically at least 15 litres per second for an intermittent fan. An opening window alone is often not enough to clear the steam.
Without a working fan, moisture settles on cold walls and ceilings, and mould follows. This is common in older terraced houses around Leicester, and in rentals where tenants dry clothes indoors. A refit is a good time to fit a quieter, properly ducted fan with a timer or humidity control.
Do I need a full refit, or can I just replace one thing?
Often you don't need a full refit. Replacing a tired vanity unit, a leaking shower enclosure or a weak fan can make a big difference for much less disruption.
You can put several smaller jobs on one request: for example a new vanity and tap, a shower screen, a fan and LED lighting. We price the whole list as one fixed price and, where it fits, do it in one visit.
How is a bathroom job priced?
Every job gets one fixed price, agreed before any work starts. Single items such as a vanity unit or enclosure can usually be priced from photos. Bigger refurbishments are best priced after a survey visit.
For photos, take the whole room from the doorway, then close-ups of the area you want changed, the pipes under the basin, any old fan and any damp or mould. Product links for anything you have already chosen help too.
Bathrooms can hide surprises, such as a leak under the floor, rotten boards or old wiring in the ceiling. If we find something like that, we stop, show you and price it separately. Nothing extra is done without your approval.