Bathroom Renovation in Battersea
Premium bathroom renovations and en-suite installations across SW11 — full strip-out, tanking, tiling, plumbing and electrics, handled in-house by one team under a fixed-price contract.
AXE Construction carries out bathroom renovations across Battersea — from a straightforward refurbishment to a complete en-suite installation as part of a loft conversion or extension. We handle the full scope in-house: strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, sanitaryware, plumbing, electrics and decoration. Every bathroom we fit in SW11 is properly waterproofed, properly ventilated and built to last, delivered under one fixed-price contract.
Why choose AXE Construction in Battersea
Battersea's premium market position means bathroom specifications here typically exceed the South London average. We work with high-end suppliers, understand the specific plumbing challenges of SW11's Victorian and conversion-era properties, and deliver under one fixed-price contract.
Many of Battersea's Victorian terraces were converted to flats in the 1980s and 1990s, and a significant share of the SW11 homes we work on are being returned to single-family use. That means reversing conversion-era plumbing layouts, reconnecting soil stacks that were rerouted during the conversion, and bringing waterproofing and ventilation up to current Building Regulations — a scenario our team has handled on numerous SW11 properties.
What a Battersea bathroom renovation includes
We handle the full scope in-house, to Water Regulations and Part P standards. A typical SW11 project covers:
How much does a bathroom renovation in Battersea cost?
A standard Battersea renovation — strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, new sanitaryware and all plumbing and electrics — runs £10,000 to £18,000. A premium-specification en-suite or family bathroom with high-end fittings and bespoke joinery typically runs £18,000 to £30,000. The initial visit is free and the project is delivered under one fixed-price contract.
| Project type | Typical cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Standard refit — strip-out, tanking, tiling, sanitaryware, plumbing & electrics | £10,000 – £18,000 | 6–9 working days |
| Premium en-suite / family bathroom — high-end fittings, bespoke vanity, large-format tiling | £18,000 – £30,000 | 12–16 working days |
| Adding a second bathroom — high-return change in SW11 | From premium range | Varies by scope |
Bathrooms in Battersea — what comes up
Battersea's housing stock and premium market position shape most projects here. Three patterns come up again and again.
Victorian terraces reverting to houses
Many SW11 terraces were split into flats in the 1980s–90s and are now being returned to single-family use. We reverse conversion-era layouts, reconnect rerouted soil stacks and bring waterproofing and ventilation up to current Building Regulations.
Chelsea-adjacent briefs
Proximity to Chelsea sets expectations — brushed brass fittings, large-format tiles, bespoke vanity joinery and premium shower enclosures from suppliers like Lusso Stone, Duravit and Hansgrohe.
One of SW11's best returns
Adding an en-suite or second bathroom is one of the highest-return changes in the Battersea market — high property values and Chelsea adjacency mean the investment is consistently well-rewarded.
Our process, step by step
Site visit & measure-up
We visit, measure and discuss specification on site — no charge for the visit or design conversation.
Fixed-price contract
You receive a single fixed-price quote with a clear specification, including supplier recommendations.
Strip-out & inspection
Full strip-out, then structural inspection of floor joists before any new work begins.
First-fix & tanking
Plumbing and Part P electrical first-fix, then proprietary tanking membrane to all wet areas, showers to 1,800mm.
Tiling
Wall and floor tiling, correctly gauged and fully grouted, with large-format and feature detailing.
Second-fix & fittings
Sanitaryware, brassware, screens and second-fix electrics installed to the agreed specification.
Decoration & snagging
Decoration and a snagging pass scheduled in, not bolted on at the end.
Handover & guarantee
Certificates, manufacturer warranties and a 15-year guarantee on materials and workmanship.
Specification level for Battersea bathrooms
Battersea briefs typically sit above the South London average. We advise on specification during planning, work with premium trade accounts, and fit customer-sourced items where preferred.
A skilled team, start to finish
You get directly-employed and regular subcontract trades handling your Battersea bathroom from first measure-up to final snag — all delivered to current Building Regulations.
The bathroom projects we do most in SW11
Battersea’s ‘Between the Commons’ terraces and the artisan-cottage estates often have compact bathrooms, so the most common job is maximising a small bathroom — smart layouts, wall-hung sanitaryware, large-format tiles to make the space read bigger — or adding a second bathroom or loft en-suite. Suspended floors and soil stacks are handled properly before tiling.
Battersea also has many mansion blocks and new riverside apartments. In flats the work is as much about process as plumbing: freeholder or managing-agent consent, acoustic underlay for flat-to-flat sound, and a planned soil-stack route — all built into the programme with the paperwork the lease requires.
Bathrooms we’ve built
A few finished bathrooms from our projects across South London — the standard of waterproofing, tiling and finish we build every bathroom to.
See more completed projects in our portfolio gallery.
What Battersea clients say on Google
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Frequently asked questions
A standard bathroom renovation in Battersea — strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, new sanitaryware and all plumbing and electrics — costs between £10,000 and £18,000. A premium specification with high-end fittings and bespoke joinery typically ranges from £18,000 to £30,000.
A standard renovation takes around 6 to 9 working days on site. A premium specification with high-end fittings, bespoke joinery and large-format tiling typically takes 12 to 16 working days.
Yes — we work with suppliers including Lusso Stone, Duravit, Hansgrohe, Villeroy & Boch and CP Hart. We advise on specification during planning and are happy to work with customer-sourced fittings if you prefer.
Yes — many SW11 properties were converted to flats and are now being returned to single-family use. Our team handles the specific plumbing and structural challenges this involves, including rerouting soil stacks and meeting current Building Regulations on waterproofing and ventilation.
We apply a proprietary tanking membrane to all wet areas before tiling, with shower enclosures tanked to 1,800mm. Plumbing is completed to Water Regulations standards and ventilation is brought up to current Building Regulations, so every bathroom is properly waterproofed and properly ventilated.
In the SW11 market, adding an en-suite or second bathroom is one of the highest-return changes you can make. The combination of Chelsea adjacency and high property values means the investment is consistently well-rewarded.
Yes. We regularly install en-suites as part of a wider loft conversion or extension project, handling the full scope in-house so the bathroom is designed, plumbed and finished alongside the rest of the build under one contract.
Bathroom renovation across Battersea & SW11
We work right across the Battersea postcode and the neighbourhoods that border it.
Renovating just outside Battersea? See our nearby location pages:
Clapham (SW4) Wandsworth (SW18) Fulham (SW6) Balham (SW12) All South London areas →Renovating more than the bathroom in Battersea? We also do loft conversions, house extensions and full home renovations — or hand the whole project to one Battersea builder.