Home and Bathroom Renovation in East Lothian

What does a home renovation involve?

Every renovation is different, but most start with a room that no longer works for the people living in it. We look at the layout, the condition of what is there and what you want it to do, then plan the work in a sensible order.

Typical jobs we take on include:

• Bathroom renovations, including new layouts, boxed-in pipework and made-to-fit units
• Flooring in bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and living areas
• Kitchen fitting as part of a wider update
• Fitted wardrobes, alcove units, shelving and under-stair storage
• Internal doors, fire doors and staircases
• Loft and garage conversions

Bathroom renovation in East Lothian: what to think about

A good bathroom starts with the layout. Keeping fixtures where they are is usually the simpler route, while moving them can mean more work behind the walls. We will talk through the options with you on the first visit.

Current style forecasts, mostly from retailers and manufacturers, point to warm, earthy colours, stone-look tiles, matt finishes and wood-tone vanities. White sanitaryware is still considered perfectly fine. Texture and natural materials are replacing extra colour.

As joiners, we are happy to build in what suits your space, such as a vanity unit sized to the room, storage in an awkward corner or panelling around pipework. Boxing in pipes and cisterns also avoids hard-to-clean nooks.

Do I need a building warrant for a bathroom in East Lothian?

Not always, but the work must still meet Scottish building standards. The Scottish Government's guidance says minor work such as fitting a new bathroom must meet the standards even if you do not need a warrant, and it advises checking with your local council.

Trade guides generally treat like-for-like replacement of fixtures, re-tiling and new flooring as minor work. Moving the toilet, altering drainage, opening up walls or forming a bathroom where there was not one before are more likely to need a warrant. Sources differ on new en-suites, so confirm with East Lothian Council for your own project.

Older homes may bring extra requirements. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, check before you start. Warrants are also separate from planning permission. When you get an estimate, ask who handles any application and who pays the fees, so nothing is assumed.

What to expect from first visit to finished work

We keep the process simple and clear, so you know where you stand at each stage.

• Get in touch by phone or online. George replies and arranges a visit.
• We visit, look at the space and talk through your ideas, with free advice.
• You receive a free estimate that sets out what is included and anything that is separate.
• We agree the plan and the order of work with you.
• George and Ross carry out the work and keep you informed as it goes.
• We finish properly and leave the room ready to use.

Why use a local renovation joiner?

We have been trading from Tranent since 1989 and have been an East Lothian Trusted Trader since 2017. You deal directly with George and Ross, not a call centre.

Customers say it best. E Scott wrote: "George and Ross finished the house to a wonderful standard. … The kitchen is superbly and accurately executed." You can read more on our reviews and see recent work.

Take a look at all our services if your project goes beyond a bathroom.