Partner Project • Case Study

Bathroom refurbishment & shower-room rebuild

A full strip-out and rebuild that shows why the condition behind the finished surfaces matters just as much as the final look.

Bathroom RefurbishmentLandlord PropertyFull Strip-Out & Rebuild

Project attribution

This project was delivered by one of ProperCompliance’s building partners. We are presenting it as a partner portfolio example rather than as work carried out directly by ProperCompliance.

Original bathroom before refurbishment — Before

Completed modern bathroom after refurbishment — After

The brief

A better-built bathroom, not just a cosmetic refresh.

The landlord client chose this building partner for the new bathroom project after previously using other contractors for earlier kitchen and shower works.

Once strip-out began, several hidden issues became visible. The original wall tiles were unusually thick and were not securely bonded to the wall, so sections came away easily during demolition. Around the window, only limited expanding foam had been used before the area was covered, leaving hollow voids that needed to be rebuilt more carefully.

The approach

The project moved beyond simple replacement of fixtures. The partner rebuilt key areas before installing the new finishes, with renewed pipework, framing and waterproofing forming part of the work.

Key works included

Full strip-outRemoval of the existing bathroom finishes and fittings.

Copper pipeworkRenewed plumbing using copper pipework.

Waterproof board systemNew water-resistant backing boards used in the rebuild.

Waterproof membraneAdditional waterproofing protection in the wet area.

Timber stud framingNew framing used to rebuild partition and enclosure areas.

Plastering & decoratingSurface preparation, making-good and final painted finishes.

During the work

What was uncovered and rebuilt

Progress photographs help show the parts of a refurbishment that disappear once the room is finished.

Bathroom floor opened during refurbishment showing new pipework — Floor opened to expose and renew the plumbing routes.

Bathroom walls stripped back around the window during refurbishment — Existing finishes removed so the wall and window surround could be rebuilt.

Timber framing installed during shower-room rebuild — New timber framing forming part of the rebuilt enclosure.

Close-up of plumbing connection beneath bathroom floor — Detail of the pipework during the refurbishment.

Completed result

A brighter, cleaner and more contemporary shower room.

The final room uses large-format light tiles, dark cabinetry, brushed-metal fittings, a walk-in shower enclosure and an illuminated mirror to make better use of the narrow space.

Completed walk-in shower with brushed metal fittings — Walk-in shower and new fittings.

Completed bathroom with vanity, WC and shower — Completed bathroom with updated vanity, WC and shower enclosure.

Modern vanity unit and illuminated bathroom mirror — New vanity and illuminated mirror.

Finished bathroom detail with shower enclosure and vanity — Final detailing and coordinated finishes.

Before & after

The transformation at a glance

Use the project photographs as a reference for the level of work involved. Every property is different, so any new quotation is based on the actual condition, access, specification and scope of your project.

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