Bathroom Renovation
A bathroom that's simply worked its way through your patience — a layout that never made sense, a suite that's dated, tiling that's cracked and stained beyond fixing — is a different job to a repair, and it's worth having someone who understands both the plumbing and the finish, not two separate trades handing the job back and forth. Rainbow Fix Ltd has carried out everything from a full apartment renovation building a new bathroom from scratch to a straightforward refit that kept the existing tiling in place specifically to save on cost, which is the kind of honest, practical judgement call worth having on a job this size.
What's Included
- Full renovations from initial layout conversation through to finished fitting — one team accountable start to finish, not trades handing off to each other
- Proper waterproofing (tanking) in wet areas, not a corner cut for speed — no hidden leak turning up two years later
- Honest advice on what can be kept (like existing tiling) to manage cost — spent where it matters, not gutted for the sake of it
- Heating integrated into the new layout — towel rail radiators, underfloor heating where wanted — a finished room, not an afterthought bolted on
- Finance available to spread the cost of a full renovation
How It Works
- 1 Discuss the layout, what's not working now, and what can realistically be kept
- 2 First fix: pipework, waste relocation if needed, and waterproofing in wet areas
- 3 Second fix: fitting the suite, tiling, and finishes
- 4 Final check and snag-free handover
Common Issues
- • A layout that's never worked well for the room
- • Low water pressure that becomes obvious once old fittings are removed
- • Damp or hidden leaks discovered once the old suite comes out
Pricing: Quoted individually after discussing the layout and scope (indicative — confirm actual pricing with Rainbow Fix Ltd)
What Actually Happens When You Call
A renovation starts with an actual conversation about layout and what's not working currently, not a fixed package pushed regardless of the room. First fix covers anything behind the walls and under the floor — pipework, waste relocation if the layout's changing, and crucially, proper waterproofing (tanking) in wet areas, which is the single most common source of a bathroom renovation going wrong years later if it's skipped or done carelessly. Second fix is the visible finish: the suite, tiling, and fittings. Where existing tiling is in good condition and the layout allows it, keeping it is a genuine, honestly-recommended way to reduce cost — not every renovation needs to be gutted to the brick.
Seasonal Considerations in Buckinghamshire & Berkshire
Unlike an emergency boiler repair, a bathroom renovation is a planned, multi-day project — which means it's worth booking outside the autumn-to-winter boiler-servicing rush described on the Boiler Repairs & Servicing page, when engineer time is in highest demand for urgent heating work. Spring and summer bookings tend to have more flexibility for the kind of multi-day scheduling a full renovation needs.
“Roman and his team completed a total apartment renovation which included building a new bathroom, refitting old bathroom, redesign of bathroom, heating system.”
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Call 07877 373229Bathroom Renovation — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full bathroom renovation take?
A full renovation, from stripping out the old bathroom to a finished, usable room, typically takes one to two weeks depending on scope — longer if the layout is changing and pipework needs rerouting, shorter for a refit that keeps the existing layout. An honest timeline comes from seeing the actual room, not a generic average.
Can existing tiling be kept to save money on a renovation?
Yes, where it's in good condition and the layout isn't changing around it — this is a genuine, honestly-recommended way to reduce the cost of a renovation, not every bathroom needs to be stripped back to the brick to look and function like new. Whether it makes sense depends on the tiling's actual condition, which is assessed during the initial conversation.
Do I need building regulations sign-off for a bathroom renovation?
Electrical work in a bathroom (a special-risk area under Part P of the Building Regulations) and any changes to plumbing or waste routing typically need to meet current regulations, though a straightforward like-for-like refit usually doesn't require formal sign-off in the same way a layout change does. It's worth confirming what applies to your specific job rather than assuming either way.
Can you convert a bathroom into a wetroom?
Yes, though it's a more involved job than a standard refit — a wetroom needs a properly formed, waterproofed and correctly falling floor to drain effectively, which is exactly the kind of detail that goes wrong if it's rushed. It's a genuinely good option for accessibility or a more modern, open feel, done properly.
Will renovating my bathroom mean the rest of the house has no water?
Not usually for the whole duration — water to the rest of the house is typically only isolated for short periods during specific plumbing work, not for the entire renovation. This gets planned and communicated clearly in advance rather than leaving you guessing day to day.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
This varies enormously depending on scope — whether the layout is changing, what fittings are chosen, and whether existing tiling can be kept — so a genuine quote only comes after seeing the room and discussing what you actually want, rather than a generic number that won't reflect your specific job.
How do I know the waterproofing (tanking) has been done properly?
Proper tanking is a specific, correctly-lapped waterproof membrane system applied to walls and floor in wet areas before tiling goes on — not just a bead of silicone around the edges after the fact, which is unfortunately a common shortcut behind renovations that develop hidden leaks and damp years later. It's a fair question to ask about directly before work starts, not something to just assume has been handled.
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Rainbow Fix Ltd is based in Marlow, covering Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas. You'll deal with Roman directly — every job gets a plain-English diagnosis and a price agreed before any work starts.