Before your en-suite in Allesley
Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Allesley? Check with Coventry City Council before changing the outside of your home. Otherwise the main rules for your en-suite are Building Regulations, and we'll explain at the survey which certificates you'll receive.
- Siting the en-suite close to the existing soil stack is usually the simplest and most reliable layout.
- Roughly 1.5 m × 2 m of floor space is enough for a compact shower en-suite.
- Macerator WCs are only allowed where the house also has a toilet that drains by gravity.
- Postcode district
- CV5
- Planning and building control
- Coventry City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 19 miles
Options to consider in Allesley
Refit of an existing en-suite
Stripping out an old en-suite and fitting a larger low-profile tray, a better shower, wall-hung furniture and good lighting can make a small room much more usable. Using the existing water and waste positions keeps costs down, and replacing old tray seals and grout lines removes common sources of leaks.
Pumped or macerator drainage
Where gravity drainage isn't possible, a pumped shower waste or macerator WC lets an en-suite go where it otherwise couldn't. Building Regulations only allow a macerator WC where the house also has a toilet draining by gravity. They need a power supply and occasional maintenance, so we treat them as a fallback rather than first choice.
What does your en-suite cost in Allesley?
Prices in Allesley match the rest of our area: £3,800–£15,000 depending on size and specification. A new 1.5 m × 2.2 m shower en-suite formed in a double bedroom near the soil stack: usually £7,000–£9,500.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Refit of an existing en-suite | £3,800 – £6,000 | Same layout, new suite, tiles and shower |
| New en-suite near the soil stack | £6,500 – £10,500 | Stud walls and a gravity waste |
| New en-suite with a long waste run or pumped drainage | £10,000 – £15,000 | Far side of the house, loft, or box-room conversion |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.
En-suite bathrooms in Allesley: common questions
What should I decide before the en-suite is built?
Decide which side of the bedroom you'd give up, where the bed and wardrobes will go afterwards, and whether you want a sliding pocket door. Choose the shower type and the suite early, as wall-hung toilets and concealed cisterns need frames built into the stud walls. Clear the room as far as possible before the start date.
Do you cover Allesley?
Yes. Allesley (CV5) is about 19 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
How long does it take to add an en-suite?
A new en-suite usually takes 2–3 weeks on site, and a refit of an existing one 1–2 weeks. Allow time beforehand for the Building Regulations application on new en-suites, and for the suite and tiles to arrive. Plaster needs to dry before tiling, which is built into the programme, so it doesn't catch you out.
Does Coventry City Council need to approve my en-suite?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Allesley is provided by Coventry City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
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Book a free survey in Allesley, and we'll find the soil stack, check the joists and show you where an en-suite could go.