GS Renovation renovates bathrooms throughout Woolwich, working within the bay-fronted Victorian and Edwardian terraces that shape the SE18 streets. With more than 30 years in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we deliver full waterproofing, tiling, drainage, ventilation and heating, from compact family bathrooms to walk-in wet rooms and neat en-suites carved out of period rooms.
Wet rooms and waterproofing in Woolwich
Proper waterproofing is the part of a bathroom that never shows but matters most. Before any tiling goes on, we tank the walls and floor so water cannot reach the timber structure behind, which is especially important in the older suspended floors and solid walls of Woolwich terraces. For a walk-in shower or full wet room we form the falls correctly, bond the tanking to the drainage, and make sure the whole area sheds water to the outlet.
Drainage and ventilation are just as important as the finish. Many bathrooms in these SE18 homes sit in the original closet wing with awkward existing pipe runs, so we plan the soil and waste routes carefully and upgrade extraction to keep condensation and mould at bay. Underfloor heating warms the floor and helps the room dry quickly, and we handle the tiling and finishing to a standard that lasts in a period house.
Space-saving en-suites in SE18 period homes
Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Woolwich were not designed with modern bathrooms in mind, so making the most of tight space is part of the craft. We design compact layouts that fit a shower, basin and WC into a small footprint, use wall-hung fittings to free up floor area, and reconfigure the awkward corners of the closet wing to work harder. Good lighting and the right tile scale make a small SE18 bathroom feel far larger.
Adding an en-suite to a main bedroom is a popular upgrade in these homes, borrowing space from an oversized room or a landing. We handle the new drainage, plumbing and ventilation, and where a stud wall or minor structural change is involved we build it properly. Bathroom electrics and any new circuits are notifiable under building regulations, so everything is certified, leaving you a safe, watertight and comfortable room.
- Bespoke vanity units and storage
- Shower pumps and pressure improvements where flow is poor
- Downstairs cloakroom and WC installation
- Niches, benches and recessed storage formed in the wet area
- Concealed cisterns, frames and wall-hung sanitaryware
Why Choose GS Renovation in Woolwich
Woolwich homeowners choose GS Renovation because bathrooms are unforgiving of poor waterproofing, and we get that hidden work right. Full tanking, correctly planned drainage and ventilation, underfloor heating and durable tiling come as standard, along with clever layouts for the tight rooms of SE18 period homes. Over 30 years in the Royal Borough of Greenwich stands behind every job.
- Building control applications and inspections coordinated for you
- Free, no-obligation quotations
- Waste runs and pipe falls confirmed before the floor closes up
- Falls set to the gully so a wet room actually drains
- Floors checked and stiffened before large-format tiles go down
- Dust screens and floor protection in occupied homes