Bathroom Renovation in Nottingham
Lace City Joinery are bathroom renovation specialists in Nottingham, serving West Bridgford, Mapperley Park, The Park, Wollaton, Beeston, and the wider Nottingham area.
Bathroom renovation is a complete project: full strip-out, structural preparation, new layout if required, tiling, sanitaryware, and all trades coordinated under one contract.
- Full strip-out and disposal of existing bathroom
- Structural groundwork and proper substrate preparation
- New sanitaryware: bath, WC, basin, shower enclosure, or wetroom
- Wall and floor tiling to your specification
- Vanity units, fitted storage, recessed lighting, and extraction
Call 0115 647 7720 to arrange a site visit.
Why Choose Lace City Joinery
Period Substrate Expertise
We assess and address lath-and-plaster, settling floorboards, and non-standard dimensions before any tiling begins.
All Trades Coordinated
Plumber, electrician, tiler, and joiner all work under one contract and schedule.
Transparent Pricing
Written quotes for all work. Strip-out findings discussed before work continues.
Local Knowledge
Hundreds of bathroom renovations across Nottingham’s Victorian, Edwardian, and 1930s properties.
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What Renovation Means Versus a Simple Fit
Assessment Before Installation
Renovation starts with an assessment of the whole room: the substrate, drainage, layout, and structure. Fitting new sanitaryware over a failed substrate produces a bathroom that looks new for a few years, then fails.
Thorough Preparation
We strip the room back, assess what we find, and address it properly before the installation begins. That assessment is included in the survey visit.
Anything found during the strip-out is flagged before we proceed, not added as a surprise invoice.
Creating New Spaces
For properties where the renovation involves creating a new en suite from a bedroom, see our stud wall installation page.
Nottingham Properties: What to Expect by Area
The Park and Mapperley Park (Victorian)
Victorian bathrooms in Nottingham’s most prestigious areas present complex renovation briefs. Lath-and-plaster walls must be replaced with moisture-resistant board before tiling. Cast-iron soil stacks are often in inconvenient positions for a modern layout.
Original floorboards must be assessed before heavy stone or large-format tiles are specified. We replace the substrate with rigid tile backer board where needed.
West Bridgford (Edwardian and 1930s Semis)
West Bridgford bathrooms are more conventional in layout. Lath-and-plaster is replaced as standard. Walk-in shower additions and wetroom conversions are straightforward in these larger semis.
En suite creation via stud wall partition is a common brief here. See our stud wall installation page.
Wollaton and Beeston (1930s–60s)
Pre-1945 properties have lath-and-plaster that needs replacing. Post-war properties are more straightforward. Bathroom renovations in these areas often run alongside kitchen updates.
Sneinton and Carlton (Victorian Terraces)
Victorian terraces have tight bathroom footprints. Wetroom conversions remove the visual barrier of a shower tray and enclosure. Wall-hung WCs and compact basins add usable floor area.
The Renovation Sequence
1. Strip-Out and Assessment
The existing bathroom is fully stripped. Walls and floors are assessed for substrate condition.
2. Structural Preparation
Lath-and-plaster replaced with moisture-resistant plasterboard. Floorboards assessed for load capacity.
3. First Fix
Plumbing and electrical work completed before boarding or tiling begins.
4. Waterproofing
Tanking applied to wet areas. Wetroom floors receive sloped screed and linear drain installation.
5. Tiling and Finishing
Wall and floor tiles laid. Sanitaryware installed and commissioned. Finishing joinery fitted last.
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Wetrooms in Period Nottingham Properties
Wetrooms suit period bathrooms particularly well. Removing the shower tray and enclosure gains space in a room that cannot be physically extended.
Lath-and-Plaster Replacement
All lath-and-plaster must be replaced with moisture-resistant board before any tiling can begin.
Floor Substrate
The floor substrate is assessed and often rebuilt to carry the weight of stone tiles and to accept the gradient screed.
Full Tanking
All surfaces in the wetroom are tanked with waterproof membrane. This includes floor-to-wall junctions.
Gradient Screed
Sloped floor mortar is laid to direct water to the drain position. This must be precisely levelled.
A properly prepared wetroom produces a cleaner, longer-lasting result. See our shower installation page for standalone shower work.
Bathroom Renovation Costs in Nottingham
Estimates only. Every property is different. Call 0115 647 7720 for a precise quote.
Full Renovation (1930s Semi)
Full renovation in a West Bridgford 1930s semi with substrate replacement, standard sanitaryware, and separate shower: £7,000–£11,000.
Victorian Property Renovation
Full renovation in a Mapperley Park Victorian with lath-and-plaster replacement and wetroom specification: £9,000–£15,000.
En Suite Creation
En suite creation from a bedroom including stud wall partition plus full installation: £6,000–£10,000.
Like-for-Like Replacement
Like-for-like replacement with no layout changes: £4,500–£7,000.
Labour runs at £250–£350 per day. Most full bathroom renovations are 8–12 working days on-site. Budget a 10–15% contingency in period properties.
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