Bathrooms

En-Suite Bathrooms in Swindon

En-suites are usually small, awkwardly shaped and squeezed into a corner of the bedroom. Designing them well is a puzzle we enjoy, and we’ll show you options you might not have thought of.

Compact shower room with marble-effect tiles, a glass screen and a white toilet

Most en-suites we see across Swindon fall into one of two groups. The first is a builder-standard new-build en-suite with a narrow quadrant shower, a pedestal basin and very little storage. The second is an older conversion, squeezed into a corner of a 1960s or 1970s bedroom, with low water pressure and a fan that hums but doesn’t clear the steam. Both can become something far better.

Designing a small en-suite

The design stage is where most of the space is won. A few of the techniques we use regularly:

  • Walk-in showers instead of enclosures. A single fixed glass panel uses less floor space than a quadrant door swing and makes the room look twice the size.
  • Wall-hung everything. A floating vanity and wall-hung toilet with a concealed cistern show more floor and are easier to clean.
  • Recessed storage. Niches in the shower and a recessed mirror cabinet keep things off the surfaces without taking up floor space.
  • Pocket or sliding doors. These free up the wall the door used to swing against.
  • Short-projection toilets and slim basins. Saving 10cm in front of the toilet can make the difference between a cramped room and a comfortable one.
  • Light, layered lighting. Downlights, an illuminated mirror and a low-level night light change how a small room feels.

We show you each option in 3D, so you can see what you gain.

Adding a new en-suite

If you don’t have an en-suite yet, we can create one. We look at:

  1. Where the space comes from: part of the bedroom, a box room or a built-in wardrobe.
  2. Drainage: the toilet ideally needs to be close to the soil stack. Where it can’t be, a quality macerator is a reliable option.
  3. Water supply and pressure: especially if you have a combi boiler serving several showers.
  4. Ventilation: ducting a fan to the outside, through a wall or the loft.
  5. Building regulations: we handle notifications for new drainage and electrics.

We build the stud walls, insulate them for sound, board, tank and tile, then fit everything out. You deal with one team throughout.

Typical en-suite prices

En-suite Typical cost
Replacement en-suite, same layout, walk-in shower £7,500 – £10,000
Redesigned en-suite with concealed cistern and full tiling £9,500 – £12,000
New en-suite created from bedroom or box room £11,000 – £14,000+

Cottages, conversions and character homes

En-suites in older properties around Cirencester, Marlborough and the villages bring extra challenges: sloping ceilings, uneven floors, thick stone walls and listed building considerations. We have fitted en-suites under eaves, between exposed beams and in converted barns, using tiles and fittings that respect the character of the house rather than fighting it.

A small room, done properly

Small rooms show every imperfection. A tile cut that doesn’t line up, a silicone bead that wanders, a gap behind the basin. Our own tiling team takes the time to set out each wall so cuts land in the right places, and we guarantee the workmanship for ten years.

Looking for something more accessible? Our wet rooms can be built into many en-suites, and we also fit compact cloakrooms downstairs.

Our work

Recent en-suites projects

Stone-effect en-suite with a long vanity, walk-in shower and pendant light
Small shower room with white metro tiles, a wooden shelf and a wall-hung basin
Compact shower room with marble-effect tiles, a glass screen and a white toilet
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FAQs

En-suites: your questions

All FAQs

Can you add an en-suite where there isn’t one?

Often, yes. Common options are taking space from a large bedroom, converting a box room between two bedrooms, or using a built-in wardrobe. The key is getting the waste to the soil stack, which we check at the survey. A macerator can help in tricky spots.

My new-build en-suite is tiny. Can it be improved?

Usually. Swapping a cramped quadrant for a walk-in shower with a single glass panel, a wall-hung basin and a recessed cabinet can make a dramatic difference without moving anything major.

Do I need an extractor fan?

Yes. Building regulations require mechanical ventilation in a shower room without an openable window, and in practice every en-suite benefits from one. We fit quiet, humidity-controlled fans.

Can I have a bath in an en-suite?

If you have the space, yes. A compact 1500mm or 1600mm bath with a shower above works in many larger en-suites.

Will the work disrupt the bedroom?

We protect the bedroom carpet and furniture with sheets and boards and keep a clear route through. Most customers sleep in another room for a week or so.

Related services

Modern bathroom with a wall-hung oak vanity, black basin and large stone-effect tiles

Bathroom installation

Family bathrooms designed and fitted by our own plumber, electrician and tiler.

Walk-in shower with a frameless glass screen and wood-effect wall tiles

Wet rooms

Level floors, properly tanked, with linear drains and frameless glass.

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