Bathroom Renovations for Older Scottish Homes
We strip out tired older bathrooms, repair what is behind them and fit a bathroom that lasts.
- Free home design appointment
Bathroom Renovation Ideas for Older Homes
Six jobs that turn a worn-out room into one that works.
Pink or avocado suite replaced New walls and floor Old bath swapped for a shower bath New pipes, new radiator Damp-proof walls repainted and tiled A finished renovation with a window kept
What Lies Behind an Older Bathroom
In an older home, the surface is rarely the whole story. Once tiles and the suite come out, we may find damp walls, old pipework or a soft floor. We show you and agree the next step before we carry on.
Damp or crumbling plaster behind the tiles
Old, corroded or leaking pipes
Soft or damaged floorboards under the bath
What Stays and What Goes
A renovation is a set of choices. Some things, such as a solid original window or a good floor, are worth keeping. Others, like old pipes and wall linings, are worth replacing while the room is open.
Keep sound floors, windows and original features
Replace old pipes, wall linings and the suite
Fix the cause of any damp, not just the surface
If your bathroom is in good order and you only want a new suite, see bathroom installation. For a period look, see traditional bathrooms.
Wiring, Heating and Ventilation Brought Up to Date
Older bathrooms often lack a fan, safe light fittings or enough heat. A renovation is the moment to fix them. A qualified electrician does any new wiring.
Extractor fan fitted where there was none
Lights and sockets suitable for a bathroom
Radiator or towel rail renewed
A Chance to Change the Layout
Many old bathrooms have an awkward layout because of when the house was built. If the bath is wasting space, or the door swing is poor, a renovation can fix it.
Swap a bath for a shower, or a shower bath
Turn the door to open outward or slide
Move the toilet or basin where drainage allows
Want a bigger family room? See family bathrooms.
Renovating Bathrooms in Older Scottish Homes
A lot of Scotland's housing is old and solid. That is good for the building, and it has its own quirks in the bathroom.
Tenements: Old joists, lath and plaster walls, and shared stacks. We protect the stair and keep noisy work to sensible hours.
1930s and post-war houses: Original tiles and boxed-in baths often hide old pipes and floorboards.
Victorian villas: High ceilings, solid walls and original features worth keeping.
Ex-council housing: Original bathrooms from the 1960s and 70s often need new walls, pipes and ventilation.
We Plan It, Supply It and Fit It
We look at your room first, so we plan for the repairs as well as the new suite.
A free home design appointment to look at the condition of the room
A written quote that shows the repairs and the new bathroom
Old bathroom stripped out and a new one fitted
Bathroom Renovation Questions, Answered
Call nowWhat is the difference between a renovation and an installation?
Installation is fitting a new bathroom into a room that is in good shape. A renovation also deals with the older room: repairs, pipes, walls, floor and layout.
What if you find damp or rot?
We show you, explain the repair and agree the cost before we carry on. We also look for the cause so it does not come back.
Do old pipes need replacing?
Not always. If they are old, corroded or in the way, it makes sense to replace them while the walls are open. We tell you what we see.
Can I keep my original window or features?
Usually, yes. We protect them, and repair sills and frames where needed.
Will you need a building warrant?
Many renovations do not. Changes such as new drainage or structural work might. We tell you at the quote stage.
How much does a renovation cost?
The cost depends on the room size, your choice of fittings and any changes to the plumbing or electrics. We’ll talk through the work and provide a written quote.
Get Your Bathroom Renovation Quoted
Leave your name, phone number and postcode. We’ll call to discuss your bathroom and confirm availability for your address.