Bathroom Renovation for Your Modern Apartment
Modern apartments have specific considerations for bathroom renovation, including building warranties, service charge implications, and often managing agent requirements. Our experience ensures a smooth process.
Understanding Modern Apartment/Flats
🏠Common Features
- •Open-plan living spaces
- •Underfloor heating common
- •Mechanical ventilation
- •Double or triple glazing
- •Integrated appliances
📅Property Age & Notes
Typical age: 1990-present
- •Concrete or steel frame construction
- •Dry-lined internal walls
- •Service risers for communal systems
⚠️ Key Challenges
- 1
NHBC or similar warranty may be affected
- 2
Managing agent permissions required
- 3
Communal drainage and service risers
- 4
Fire compartmentation must be maintained
- 5
Mechanical ventilation requirements
- 6
Watertight construction important for neighbours
✓ Our Approach
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Check warranty implications before starting
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Obtain necessary permissions
- ✓
Design maximizing modern aesthetics
- ✓
Install with full compliance
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Documentation for managing agent
- ✓
Completion certificate provided
What's Included in the Work
Strip out existing bathroom
Upgrade plumbing as needed
Waterproofing to tanking standards
Install new sanitaryware
Contemporary tiling
Install vanity and storage
Commission and test
💡 Important Considerations
- •Warranty period and what's covered
- •Building insurance notification
- •Working hour restrictions
- •Delivery and waste removal logistics
Pricing Guide
Typical price range for modern apartment/flats:
£7,000 - £15,000
Typical duration: 2 weeks for typical en-suite
Price depends on:
- • En-suite vs family bathroom
- • Specification of fittings
- • Layout changes
- • Tiling complexity
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this affect my building warranty?▼
Potentially. We recommend checking with your warranty provider before works begin. If within warranty period, you may need to use approved contractors for certain elements.
Do I need managing agent permission?▼
Usually yes for leasehold apartments. Your lease will specify requirements. We can help with the necessary documentation.
Can I change the bathroom layout?▼
Layout changes may be limited by proximity to service risers and drainage. We'll survey and advise on your options.
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Get a free, no-obligation quote for bathroom renovation in your modern apartment/flat. Our specialists understand the unique requirements of period and modern properties.