GS Renovation refurbishes bathrooms and en-suites across Kensington and Chelsea, fitting out the townhouses and mews homes of SW3, SW7, W8 and W11. With 30+ years in the Royal Borough, we handle full waterproofing, drainage, tiling and heating, designing wet rooms and space-saving layouts that work within the awkward proportions of Georgian and Regency period properties.
Wet rooms and tanking in Kensington and Chelsea
Bathrooms in the townhouses of Chelsea and Notting Hill are often carved out of former bedrooms or landing space, on upper floors with timber joists that must stay dry. We tank and waterproof the whole area before tiling, forming falls to the drain for walk-in showers and wet rooms so water goes where it should. Correct drainage and mechanical ventilation are designed in to protect the period structure below.
Underfloor heating, tiling and the finishing work follow once the waterproofing is proven. In the tall, narrow homes across SW3 and W8, running new soil and waste pipes takes planning, so we route them discreetly through cupboards and voids. Notifiable electrical work for the bathroom is certified under building regulations, and the whole installation is designed to cope with the demands of daily use in a busy household.
En-suites and small bathrooms in Kensington and Chelsea
The period homes of Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Holland Park rarely offer generous bathroom space, so clever layout matters. We add en-suites to principal bedrooms and reconfigure tight family bathrooms, using wall-hung sanitaryware, walk-in showers and concealed cisterns to free up floor area. Every layout is planned around the existing joists, chimney breasts and window positions of the original room.
Waterproofing standards stay the same whatever the size: full tanking, proper drainage falls and adequate extraction to prevent damp in these solid-walled properties. Underfloor heating warms cold period floors, and considered tiling and lighting lift a small space. Bathroom renovation is internal work requiring building regulations rather than planning permission, though in listed homes we check whether altering the room affects anything requiring consent.
- Underfloor heating and heated towel rails
- Floor strengthening before large-format tiles or stone
- Pressure and leak testing before any tiling starts
- Complete bathroom design and planning
- Bespoke vanity units and storage
Trusted Bathroom Renovation in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea owners choose GS Renovation because a bathroom in a period townhouse depends on getting the waterproofing, drainage and ventilation right on timber upper floors. We tank properly, route services discreetly and finish to a high standard, adding en-suites and wet rooms that suit tight period layouts. Thirty years across SW7, W8 and W11 stands behind the work.
- Free, no-obligation quotations
- Pipework pressure and leak tested before tiling starts
- Tile setting out planned so cuts land where they are not seen
- One point of contact on the phone, not a call centre
- Our own trades on site rather than a chain of subcontractors
- Extraction sized and ducted outside, never into the loft