What should you know before starting in Lichfield?
Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Lichfield? Check with Lichfield District 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.
- Macerator WCs are only allowed where the house also has a toilet that drains by gravity.
- Building control approval for a new en-suite can come from Lichfield District Council or a registered building control approver.
- Roughly 1.5 m × 2 m of floor space is enough for a compact shower en-suite.
- Postcode district
- WS13
- Planning and building control
- Lichfield District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 13 miles
Which options suit homes in Lichfield?
Loft conversion en-suite
Most loft conversions include a shower room for the new bedroom. Head height decides where the shower can go, often within the dormer, and the waste ideally connects to the existing soil stack where it passes through the roof space. Planning it with the loft design keeps the plumbing simple.
New en-suite in the main bedroom
A stud wall is built across part of the bedroom, usually along the wall nearest the soil stack, to create a shower room. Insulating the new wall helps keep noise down. A pocket door saves the space a swinging door needs, and a window or roof light inside the en-suite is a bonus, though not essential if extraction is right.
En-suite bathrooms prices in Lichfield
Guide prices start at £3,800 and run to £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: around £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.
Questions about en-suite bathrooms in Lichfield
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.
Do you cover Lichfield?
Yes. Lichfield (WS13) is about 13 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.
Is there enough room for an en-suite in my bedroom?
A compact shower en-suite needs roughly 1.5 m × 2 m, and less with a corner shower and a wall-hung basin. The bigger question is drainage: an en-suite near the soil stack is simple, while one on the far side of the house may need a longer waste run or a pumped system. We measure and check the waste route at the survey before suggesting a layout.
Does Lichfield District Council need to approve my en-suite?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Lichfield is provided by Lichfield District Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
Nearby places we cover
- En-suite bathrooms in Shenstone
- En-suite bathrooms in Burntwood
- En-suite bathrooms in Brownhills
- En-suite bathrooms in Norton Canes
Other work we do in Lichfield
- Kitchen makeovers in Lichfield
- Bathroom fitting in Lichfield
- Kitchen fitting in Lichfield
- Loft conversions in Lichfield
- Rendering in Lichfield
- Double-storey extensions in Lichfield
Get a guide price for a new or refitted en-suite in Lichfield, then a fixed price for the agreed specification.
