Bathrooms in Kilburn's mansion blocks and period flats are often tucked into tight spaces with original pipework running between the storeys. GS Renovation has spent 30+ years fitting bathrooms across NW6, tanking and waterproofing them properly, improving drainage and ventilation, and squeezing smart layouts out of the smallest rooms.
Wet Rooms and En-Suites in Kilburn
In a Kilburn flat, waterproofing is everything, because a leak travels straight down into the home below and quickly becomes a dispute with your neighbour and the managing agent. We fully tank wet rooms and walk-in showers before a single tile goes on, sealing the floor and walls so water has nowhere to go. Proper falls to the drain, a well-sized waste and mechanical ventilation stop damp taking hold in a room with little natural airflow.
Period flats in NW6 rarely have a spare room to sacrifice, so we often carve an en-suite out of a bedroom corner or a redundant cupboard. Careful planning of the soil pipe and drainage runs is essential, since moving waste connections in a flat is far harder than in a house. We add underfloor heating under the tiles for warmth without radiators eating wall space, and design every fitting around the room you actually have.
Space-Saving Bathrooms in Kilburn Flats
The classic mansion-flat bathroom is small, and the goal is to make it feel larger without moving walls we are not allowed to touch. Wall-hung basins and toilets free the floor, a walk-in shower replaces a bulky bath where it suits, and large-format tiles with slim grout lines calm a busy space. Good lighting, a mirrored cabinet and a heated towel rail finish a compact NW6 bathroom without crowding it.
Because the electrical work in a bathroom is notifiable under building regulations, we install and certify the lighting, extract and heating to the right zones and standards. In a leasehold flat we check the lease and, where the works are significant, keep the managing agent informed, mindful of the sound insulation and the neighbours below. New bathrooms and en-suites do not need planning permission, so the focus stays on waterproofing, drainage and a durable, well-finished room.
- Freestanding and built-in bath installation
- Bespoke vanity units and storage
- Ventilation and extraction systems
- Complete bathroom design and planning
- Walk-in showers and wet-room installation
Trusted Bathroom Renovation in Kilburn
Kilburn homeowners trust GS Renovation with bathrooms because we get the hidden work right, the tanking, the falls, the drainage and the ventilation, that keeps a flat leak-free and the neighbours happy. We certify the notifiable electrics, work cleanly through communal access, and bring 30+ years across NW6 to layouts that make the most of a tight period room.
- Free, no-obligation quotations
- Over 30 years of hands-on experience
- Dedicated project management
- Fully insured and guaranteed work
- Building control and planning support
- Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople