GS Renovation renovates bathrooms across Romford, working in the 1930s semi-detached and interwar homes that fill RM1. With over 30 years in Havering, we take the small, dated bathrooms typical of these houses and rebuild them as fully waterproofed, well-drained spaces, from compact en-suites to walk-in showers and full wet rooms.
Waterproofing bathrooms in Romford houses
A bathroom only lasts if the waterproofing is done properly, so in Romford homes we tank the wet areas before a single tile goes up. Whether it is a walk-in shower or a full wet room, the substrate is sealed so water cannot track into the interwar timber floors and solid walls behind. Getting this right protects the structure of these older houses, where hidden leaks can quietly cause real damage over time.
Drainage and ventilation matter just as much. We set falls correctly for wet room gullies, upgrade waste runs where the original layout was cramped, and fit proper extraction to manage the humidity that plagues small interwar bathrooms. Underfloor heating is a popular addition, warming the tiled floor and helping the room dry out. Any bathroom electrics are notifiable under building regulations, so that work is certified.
Space-saving layouts for Romford bathrooms
The original bathrooms in Romford's interwar semis are often tight, sometimes carved out of a small rear room upstairs. We plan space-saving layouts that make them feel larger, using wall-hung sanitaryware, walk-in showers in place of bulky enclosures, and clever storage that keeps clutter off the floor. Careful tiling and lighting choices then open the room up further without changing its footprint.
Many homeowners in these houses also add an en-suite to the main bedroom, borrowing space from a landing cupboard or an oversized room. We handle the new drainage, the ventilation and the tanking for these additions, and coordinate them with the family bathroom so the plumbing works as one system. On the generous plots of RM1 there is often scope to improve the whole first floor at once.
- Grout, silicone and trim detailing at completion
- Floor strengthening before large-format tiles or stone
- Niches, benches and recessed storage formed in the wet area
- Full plumbing, drainage and waterproofing (tanking)
- En-suite creation in bedrooms and loft rooms
Why Romford Homeowners Choose GS Renovation
Romford homeowners choose GS Renovation because we build bathrooms that are properly waterproofed, well drained and ventilated, not just nicely tiled. We understand the tight, dated bathrooms of RM1's interwar semis and design space-saving layouts, wet rooms and en-suites that suit them. With certified electrics and 30+ years in Havering, the finish looks good and stays sound.
- Pipework pressure and leak tested before tiling starts
- Full tanking behind tiles and across shower floors
- Materials priced at options, so you choose the finish
- Rated 4.9 from 31 reviews on MyBuilder
- Photographs kept at each stage for your records
- Fully insured, with cover in place on every site