GS Renovation fits bathrooms, en-suites and wet rooms across Lewisham, working within the Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Deptford, Catford and Forest Hill. With 30+ years in SE8, SE13 and SE26, we handle the waterproofing, drainage, tiling and heating in-house, making the most of the often tight spaces these period homes offer.
Waterproofing and wet rooms in Lewisham
Water is the enemy in an old terrace, where timber floors and lath-and-plaster walls do not forgive leaks. Before any tiles go on, we tank the space properly with a waterproof membrane across the floor and up the walls in the shower zone. In a walk-in shower or full wet room we form the falls to the drain, bond the membrane and pressure test, so water goes where it should and the structure below stays dry.
Ventilation and drainage need equal care in these houses. We fit proper extraction to clear moisture and protect the plaster and joinery, and we run new soil and waste pipes to suit the existing stack rather than fighting it. Underfloor heating warms tiled floors and helps the room dry quickly, a real benefit in a period bathroom that was often a cold afterthought bolted onto the back of the closet wing.
Clever bathroom layouts for Lewisham terraces
Space is the constant challenge in Lewisham terraces, where the family bathroom often sits in the narrow closet wing. Careful planning wins back room, a wall-hung basin and toilet to free the floor, a walk-in shower instead of a bulky enclosure, and a slim heated towel rail. We can steal a little from a landing or an oversized bedroom to create the en-suite many SE23 and SE26 families want without losing a proper bathroom.
Loft conversions on these terraces usually call for an en-suite too, where low eaves and the position of the soil stack shape what is possible. None of this internal work needs planning permission, but the electrics in a bathroom are notifiable under building regulations, which we register and certify. From tiling and lighting to the last coat of paint, one team fits the whole bathroom, so the finish and the waterproofing are the responsibility of a single contractor.
- Bespoke vanity units and storage
- Ventilation and extraction ducted to outside
- Freestanding and built-in bath installation
- Complete bathroom design and planning
- Concealed cisterns, frames and wall-hung sanitaryware
Why Choose GS Renovation in Lewisham
Lewisham homeowners choose GS Renovation because we get the hidden work right, the tanking, drainage and ventilation that keep a period bathroom sound, as well as the finish you see. With 30+ years across SE4, SE8 and SE14 terraces, one team fits the whole room, so there is no gap between the waterproofing and the tiling.
- Pipework pressure and leak tested before tiling starts
- Full tanking behind tiles and across shower floors
- Grout, silicone and trims detailed by hand at the end
- Aftercare and snagging support once the job is finished
- Building control applications and inspections coordinated for you
- Neighbours given notice before the noisy stages