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 Merchiston
Bathroom fitting for Merchiston villas, divided villa flats and tenement flats.
- Villa and tenement bathrooms
- Pipe routes checked first
- Written quote after visit
0131 357 3869Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Bathroom Ideas
Shower rooms, family bathrooms and compact flat bathrooms that suit Merchiston's tall rooms and thick walls.
Bathroom installation in Merchiston villas and divided villa flats
Merchiston is mostly Victorian villas on tree-lined streets, with terraces and tenements mixed in. City of Edinburgh Council's conservation area appraisal says many villas were later converted into flats.
That matters in the bathroom. A flat made from part of a villa can have its bathroom in a room that was once a bedroom or a pantry. Ceilings are high, walls are thick and the waste may have a long way to travel to the main stack. We check the pipe route before we plan the layout.
Tall rooms, narrow footprint
A bathroom made from a box room can be small on the floor and tall on the wall. We use the height with full-height tiling or panels and a tall storage cabinet.
Neighbours and shared stairs
In a flat with neighbours below or a shared stair, we plan where pipes run and how materials come in. We go through this with you before starting.
Tenement and early 20th century bathrooms in Merchiston
Near Merchiston Crescent the appraisal describes quick changes from villas to terraces to tenements. Early 20th century villas add to the mix. Each type brings its own bathroom problems.
A tenement flat usually has a compact bathroom, a shared stair and walls we need to open with care. Lath-and-plaster walls and old pipework can be hiding behind the tiles. We look at the walls and pipes on the home visit and write down what we find in the quote.
Walk-in shower for a small room
Swapping a bath for a walk-in shower frees floor space for a vanity unit or a washing machine space. A glass screen keeps the room feeling open.
Wall-hung toilet and slim storage
A wall-hung toilet and a shallow cabinet above the cistern make better use of a small room, and the floor is easier to clean.
Conservation area checks before outside changes in Merchiston
Parts of Merchiston sit inside the Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Area, designated in 1986. Article 4 Directions were approved in 1996, which tighten the usual rules on outside alterations. The appraisal also records timber sash and case windows as a feature of the area.
Most bathroom work happens inside. Outside changes are different: a new extractor outlet through a front wall or a replaced bathroom window could need the council's consent. At the visit we say whether your plans might, though City of Edinburgh Council has the final say.
Vents and extractor fans
We plan where an extractor fan will vent before choosing the model, so there are no surprises later.
Bathroom windows
If the window faces the street, tell us early. We can look at a frosted pane or blind that keeps your window as it is.
Your Home Design Visit in Merchiston
We call at your Merchiston home, measure up and look at the room, the way into the building and where the pipes run. We show you examples that fit the space, 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 Merchiston
All three packages include design, supply and fitting. Pick by room size and the finish you are after.
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 Merchiston 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 Merchiston
Is Merchiston in a conservation area?
Parts of it are. The Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Area was designated in 1986. At the home visit we flag any new vent or window that could need the council's consent.
Can you fit a bathroom in a flat made from a Victorian villa?
Yes. We check the pipe route to the stack, the floor below and how materials get up the stair. The quote lists what we found and what we plan.
My Merchiston tenement bathroom is tiny. What can you do?
A walk-in shower, a wall-hung toilet and wall panels all save space. We measure the room first, then show you which options fit.
Can you add an en-suite in a large Merchiston villa?
Often, yes. We look at the bedroom size, the nearest waste and the route for pipes. We show you the layout and the cost in your written quote.
Merchiston at a glance
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Postcode district
- EH10
- Distance from the city centre
- About 1¼ miles south-west of the West End
- Main home types
- Late Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian villas, with some Victorian tenements
- Conservation area
- Merchiston and Greenhill, designated 25 May 1986
- Article 4 Directions
- Approved 1996
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.