Bathroom Renovation SpecialistsWaterproofed, Tiled & FinishedIn One Fixed Price
From strip-out to first hot shower, plumbing, tanking, tiling, electrics and finishes handled in the right order by one team, on a written completion date.
Public liability & contract works cover on every project.
Y Elite Constructions Ltd · Company No. 14059433.
Every job backed by a 12-month written workmanship guarantee.
Free itemised on-site quotation, no vague ballpark figures.
Structural work signed off by independent Building Control.
A snapshot of recent builds across Leeds and West Yorkshire, from extensions and loft conversions to kitchens, roofing and full interior finishes.
Bathroom Renovation in Leeds, done end-to-end by one accountable team.
What it is
A bathroom renovation is a full-room refit: strip existing suite, upgrade plumbing and electrics, tank walls and floor to waterproof standard, tile, install new suite (bath, shower, WC, basin), fit heated towel rail and lighting, and hand over ready to use. Common variants include family bathrooms, en-suites, wet rooms, and cloakrooms.
Who it's for
Homeowners in Leeds with a bathroom that's tired, tiled to the ceiling in 1990s beige, or has a shower that's been on the point of failing for months. Also new-build owners upgrading builder-spec bathrooms to something worth having.
When it's needed
When you're planning to sell within 5 years (a good bathroom pays back), when the current suite is genuinely failing (silicone black, grout cracked, shower leaking), or as part of a loft conversion or extension adding an en-suite.
Why professional help matters
Bathrooms are the highest-water-risk room in the house, one leak takes out a ceiling below. Cheap tiling on unprotected substrate leaks within a year. Under-specified extractors condensate the ceiling. Wrongly graded shower trays flood the joists. Doing it once, waterproofed properly, is dramatically cheaper than doing it twice.
The problems that turn a manageable job into an expensive one.
Bathroom failures are almost never the tile or the suite, they're the invisible layer underneath.
Risks & escalating costs
- Tiles fitted directly onto plasterboard in the shower zone, the plasterboard fails within 12–24 months, tiles fall off, and water is already inside the wall.
- Wet-room floors laid without proper tanking membrane and correctly-graded fall, leaking straight through the ceiling below.
- Extractor fans undersized or vented into the loft, condensation drips back onto plasterboard, causing mould that stains and eventually rots the ceiling.
- Cheap thermostatic showers that scald or freeze whenever the toilet is flushed, nowhere to hide when the boiler and shower valve are mismatched.
- Isolation valves buried behind tiled walls, meaning any future tap repair means smashing tiles.
Common homeowner mistakes
- Retiling over old tiles "to save time", trapping any existing damp behind two layers of ceramic.
- Buying a wet room tray online and expecting a general handyman to install it, wet rooms are the highest-skill bathroom install.
- Not upgrading the shower waste to 50mm, 40mm wastes gurgle and back up with modern high-flow showers.
- Skipping the extractor upgrade in a room with no window, guaranteeing black mould within 18 months.
- Using budget silicone that mildews within six months, a cheap saving that ruins the look of the whole room.
Five accountable steps, dated in writing.
Step 1, Consultation & Design
We visit, measure, discuss layout options (bath vs walk-in shower, wet room feasibility, storage needs), and advise on plumbing constraints: pressure, waste routing, hot water capacity.
Step 2, Fixed Quotation
Every item itemised: suite, tiles, taps, shower, screens, extractor, lighting, waste, plumbing, tanking, plaster, labour. Fixed price, dated programme.
Step 3, Strip & First Fix
Existing bathroom out, new copper or PEX plumbing runs, waste re-graded if needed, new dedicated electrical circuits, extractor duct routed externally. Plaster to skim finish where required.
Step 4, Tank, Tile & Install
Full tanking membrane to wet zones and floor. Precision tiling with matching-grout finish. Suite fitted, shower commissioned, silicone finished, lighting tested.
Step 5, Sign-Off & Guarantee
Full flow and drainage test, all warranties handed over, snag list walked and resolved. 12-month written workmanship guarantee provided.
Concrete outcomes, not vague promises.
Waterproof by design
Full tanking membrane in every wet zone, not a hope that the tile grout will hold water for 20 years.
Extractor done right
Correctly sized fan ducted externally through the wall or roof, no loft condensation, no mould.
Stable, warm showers
Thermostatic mixer matched to your boiler's flow and pressure so a flushed toilet doesn't change the shower temperature.
Accessible isolations
Every valve reachable behind an access panel, future repairs are minutes, not days.
Clean silicone finish
Sanitary-grade mildew-resistant silicone, cut and finished neatly: no black mould appearing in six months.
Warranty-backed suite
We fit reputable British and European brands with meaningful manufacturer warranties on suites, taps, showers and screens.
Materials, methods and variations for bathroom renovation in Leeds.
Bathrooms vary massively in complexity, a straight suite swap is very different from a full wet-room conversion. The right specification depends on the space, the plumbing and how the room will be used.
Family Bathroom Refits
The classic upgrade, bath with over-bath shower and screen, WC, basin, heated towel rail, ceramic tile to ceiling in the wet zone, half-height around the rest. Typically 5–10 working days on site. The single most common bathroom job we do in Leeds.
En-Suite Installations
Usually a compact walk-in shower, WC and basin: often installed as part of a loft conversion, extension or master bedroom upgrade. Requires careful attention to waste routing (soil stack access), hot water capacity, and extractor ducting through the roof or external wall.
Wet Rooms
The most technically demanding bathroom build, no shower tray, the entire floor is the shower zone with a linear drain. Requires a properly graded tanked floor (typically 1:80 fall to the drain), full-height wall tanking, and a solid subfloor capable of taking tile weight. Very worthwhile in en-suites and family bathrooms for maximum accessibility and a hotel finish.
Downstairs WC / Cloakrooms
Adding a downstairs WC is one of the highest-return renovations by cost, typically £3,500–£6,500 including plumbing, plaster and finishes. Space requirement is smaller than most homeowners assume (~1.5m²). Waste routing to the existing soil stack is the main constraint.
Plumbing, Copper, PEX and Waste
We plumb in copper or high-quality push-fit PEX to modern standard, with isolation valves at every appliance behind removable access panels. Waste pipes graded correctly (1:40 minimum) and vented. Boiler flow rate checked against new shower and bath fill requirements, cold-shower-when-toilet-flushes is prevented at design stage, not fought with a thermostatic valve after the fact.
Tanking, Tiling & Grout
Wet zones fully tanked with a proprietary liquid-applied or sheet membrane before any tiling. Cement-board substrate on stud walls in shower areas, never plasterboard alone. Full-body porcelain tiles for durability. Epoxy grout in the highest-water zones for the longest lifespan.
Straight answers on cost, timeline and guarantees.
How much does a new bathroom cost in Leeds?
A full family bathroom refit typically costs £6,500–£12,000 including suite, tiling, plumbing, electrics and labour. En-suites £4,500–£9,000. Wet rooms £8,500–£16,000. Downstairs WCs £3,500–£6,500. Fixed itemised quotation provided free.
How long does a bathroom take?
Most family bathrooms are 5–10 working days on site. Wet rooms 8–12 days. En-suites 4–8 days. You'll have a written programme so you know when the shower is back on.
Can I use the bathroom during the works?
No, the room is out of commission for the duration. Most clients with only one bathroom plan the works when they can use a family member's or install a temporary toilet in the utility. Two-bathroom households simply use the other.
Do you tile as well or do I need a separate tiler?
We tile in-house, walls, floors, wet rooms, mosaic, large format. All done by the same team so there's no handover gap between plumbing and tiling.
Can I supply my own suite and tiles?
Yes, many clients supply their own from Victoria Plum, B&Q, Wren or independent showrooms. We'll check the specification before you order to make sure everything is compatible with the plumbing.
How long do modern bathrooms last?
A properly installed bathroom should last 15–25 years cosmetically, and 30+ years functionally. Silicone typically needs replacing every 8–10 years; grout can be regrouted rather than retiled.
Do I need Building Regulations for a bathroom?
For a like-for-like refit, usually no. For adding a bathroom in a new location (e.g. en-suite in a loft or extension), yes, for electrics (Part P), ventilation (Part F) and drainage (Part H). We handle notification.
Are you insured for water damage during works?
Yes, Y Elite Constructions Ltd holds full public liability and contract works insurance covering water damage caused during installation. Certificates available on request.
Can you help with a wet room for accessibility?
Yes, wet rooms are ideal for accessibility, and we design with future-proofing in mind (grab-rail noggins, level threshold, seat-friendly showers) even if it's not needed today.
Get a fixed itemised quote for your bathroom renovation in Leeds.
Free on-site consultation. Written specification. Fixed price with a dated completion. No pressure, no obligation, and no vague ballpark figures.