Tell us about the room
Call or send the form with your postcode and what you want to change. We agree a time to come out.
Fitted Bathrooms in Gilmerton
Bathroom fitting across Gilmerton: village cottages, inter-war and 1960s council housing, and newer estates.
- Cottage to new-build bathrooms
- Stone walls handled with care
- Written quote after visit
0131 357 3869Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Bathroom Ideas
Shower rooms, compact bathrooms and en-suites for the different kinds of home in Gilmerton.
Bathrooms in Gilmerton village cottages and tenements
Gilmerton village sits on a hill about 120 metres above sea level, four miles south-east of the city centre. The council's appraisal describes modest single-storey cottages, simple tenements and farm buildings built in stone, harling, slate and pantiles.
Old stone walls are thick and rarely square. Pipe routes in them need planning, and a small cottage bathroom may have a low ceiling or an odd corner. We measure the room carefully and make the layout work with the shape.
Thick stone walls
We plan where pipes and wall-hung fittings go before drilling, because stone walls limit where fixings can sit.
Odd corners and low ceilings
A corner shower, a shallow vanity or a bath with a shower over can fit awkward rooms better than a standard layout.
Bathrooms in Gilmerton's inter-war and 1960s council housing
Away from the old village centre, Gilmerton grew with council housing. The appraisal mentions inter-war housing on Newtoft Street and Drum Street. Large developments followed in Ferniehill and Hyvots Bank in the 1960s.
If your bathroom is a plain rectangle, a bath-to-shower swap or a full refit is straightforward to plan. We can add wall panels where old tiles have failed.
Replace a worn bath with a shower
The shower sits where the bath was. A glass screen and a tiled niche or shelf keep bottles off the floor.
Wall panels over old tiles
Where tiles have loosened or the grout has gone, wet wall panels give a fresh surface that is simple to clean.
En-suites and family bathrooms in newer Gilmerton homes
Newer houses have been built in and around Gilmerton since the 1980s, including the Burghtoft estate beside Ravenscroft Street in 1986. Private housing has also spread south toward the city bypass.
If your house has an en-suite and a family bathroom upstairs, upgrades are mostly about using the space better: a bigger shower, more storage or fresh finishes.
Refreshing an older en-suite
A new shower enclosure and wall-hung vanity can change how an en-suite feels without moving the pipes.
Family bathroom upgrades
If the bath is rarely used, a walk-in shower can free the space for storage.
Your Home Design Visit in Gilmerton
We call at your Gilmerton home to take measurements, and we check the room, its walls and the pipework. We show you examples that fit the house, then send a written quote.
We measure up
We measure the room and check the walls, floor, pipework and waste route before anything is priced.
We show you examples
We bring examples of suites, tiles and panels, so you can judge them in your own light.
Your written quote
We send a written quote listing the products and the fitting work for your room.
Why we come to you instead of a showroom
- Measurements taken in your room, not guessed from a plan
- Finishes seen against your own light and fittings
- Floor, pipe and access questions answered before the quote
- No trip to a showroom: we come to you
Bathroom prices in Gilmerton
Every package includes design, supply and fitting, so the choice comes down to room size and finish.
Essential
from£4,699
A complete replacement bathroom in the existing layout.
- Removal and disposal of the old suite, wall finishes and flooring
- New bath with shower over, or a shower tray and enclosure in the same position
- Basin, toilet and standard chrome taps and shower fittings
- Wet wall panels or a simple tiled splash area
- Vinyl or LVT flooring and a standard towel radiator
- Plumbing and electrical work for a like-for-like layout
Mid-range
from£6,499
A redesigned room with storage, tiling and better fittings.
- Everything in Essential, plus changes to the layout within the room
- Fitted vanity unit with drawer storage and a wall-hung toilet option
- Walk-in shower screen or a better-quality enclosure
- Tiled walls or a feature wall with coordinated wet wall panels
- LVT or tiled floor, lit mirror and a designer towel radiator
- Extra pipework, ventilation and lighting changes the new layout needs
Premium
from£8,999
A fully specified bathroom with designer fittings and finishes.
- Everything in Mid-range, with designer sanitaryware and brassware
- Bespoke fitted storage and concealed cisterns
- Large-format tiles, stone-effect panels or microcement finishes
- Rainfall and handheld shower with thermostatic or digital controls
- Wet room floor forming and waterproofing where a level floor is wanted
- Underfloor heating, feature lighting and heated mirrors
Travel to Gilmerton is included in the quote. Every figure is a starting price for design, supply and fitting; your written quote lists the actual products and work for your room.
New bathroom starting from £22 per week*. *Indicative starting figure. Finance subject to status, application and affordability. Terms apply.
Bathroom Fitting Questions in Gilmerton
Is Gilmerton village in a conservation area?
Yes. The village core was designated a conservation area in 1977. An Article 4 Order covers it. Should your plans touch the outside of the house, we flag at the visit whether the council's consent might be needed.
Can you fit a bathroom in an old Gilmerton cottage with thick walls?
Yes. We plan the pipe routes and fixings around the wall thickness and check the ceiling height. Your quote spells out what goes in and where it goes.
I have an ex-council house in Gilmerton. Can you swap the bath for a shower?
Usually. We look at the floor, the waste and the walls when we visit. You will see the shower, screen and wall finish itemised in the quote.
Can you update the en-suite in my newer Gilmerton house?
Yes. We can replace the suite and shower and refresh the walls. We measure first so we can show you the layout before you decide.
Gilmerton at a glance
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Postcode district
- EH17
- Distance from the city centre
- About 4 miles south-east
- Village conservation area
- Designated 13 October 1977; Article 4 Order in force
- Historic buildings
- Single-storey cottages, simple tenements and farm buildings in stone, harling, slate and pantiles
- Later housing
- Inter-war council housing, 1960s Ferniehill and Hyvots Bank, Burghtoft estate in 1986
- Ward population (2022 Census)
- 37,412 in Liberton/Gilmerton ward
Checked in November 2026 using public sources including City of Edinburgh Council.
Let’s start with your room
Start planning your new bathroom
Send your postcode and the changes you have in mind. We will use your phone number to discuss the job and arrange the next step.
Prefer to speak to us? Call 0131 357 3869.
You can also send bathroom photographs on WhatsApp.