East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Bathrooms in Brighton and Hove
A bathroom installation or refit covers layout planning, waterproofing (tanking), plumbing, electrical work carried out to the relevant zoning requirements, tiling and fitted sanitaryware, coordinated as a single project rather than a series of separate trades.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for bathrooms
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our bathrooms process
- 01
Design
Agreeing layout, fittings and finishes, including access and drainage falls for wet rooms.
- 02
Strip-out
Removing existing sanitaryware, tiling and, where needed, flooring.
- 03
First fix
Plumbing, electrics and, where required, floor structure alterations.
- 04
Waterproofing
Tanking to wet areas before tiling begins.
- 05
Tiling and fit-out
Tiling, fitting sanitaryware, and installing electrics such as extractor fans and lighting to the correct zone rating.
- 06
Completion
Sealing, testing and snagging.
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FAQs
Bathrooms in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide bathrooms across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
How long does a bathroom refit take?
A straightforward like-for-like refit is typically completed within one to two weeks. Layout changes, structural floor work for level access, or supply delays on fittings can extend this — we set out a realistic programme once the design is fixed.
What is tanking and why does it matter?
Tanking is a waterproof membrane applied to walls and floors in wet areas before tiling, to prevent water getting into the structure behind or beneath the tiles. It is standard practice on showers and wet rooms and is included in our bathroom specification.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-19.