Small bathroom with a short bath, glass screen and pale blue wall

Fitted Bathrooms in Newhaven

Bathroom fitting for Newhaven's harbour cottages, forestair flats and waterfront apartments, in one clear plan.

  • Cottage and flat bathrooms
  • Conservation area aware
  • Waterfront apartment fit-outs

0131 357 3869Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Small bathroom with a short bath, shower screen and pedestal basin

Bathrooms for Newhaven's fishing-village cottages and flats

The old village has the building style of a Scottish fishing community. Many homes have an outside forestair up to the first-floor flat, with a ground floor that was once used for storing nets. Later 1960s housing copies the look.

Rooms in houses like these can be small and awkwardly shaped. Walls are often thick, which affects where a pipe or an extractor can go.

Waste routes from upper flats

A first-floor bathroom needs a clear run for the waste pipe. We trace it before choosing a position.

Small rooms, made to fit

A short bath or a shower with a half-height glass panel often makes more of the floor space.

Shower room with a black-framed glass shower and white brick tiles

Newhaven conservation area: windows, vents and outside pipework

Newhaven was designated a conservation area in 1977. The council's appraisal, approved in 2000, stresses the harbour, the street layout, traditional materials and the views across the Forth.

A bathroom inside rarely changes that. Anything visible from the street, such as a window, flue or soil pipe, needs a conversation with the council first.

Extractor ducts

A vent through a stone wall is a bigger job than it looks. We mark the route on the plan.

Window changes

If a new bathroom window is on your list, we flag it before you buy anything.

Modern apartment bathroom with wet wall shower and wall-hung vanity

Bathroom fitting for Newhaven apartments and tower blocks

North and north-east of the old village, modern apartments now dominate the skyline. Bathrooms there are usually compact with a fixed layout.

Ask your landlord or management company what they allow before you order. Lifts, parking for the van and a booked delivery slot all matter.

Compact layouts

A wet wall panel shower or a short bath is quick to clean and suits a small modern room.

Lifts and delivery slots

We agree timing for deliveries and waste so the lift and corridors stay clear.

Your Home Design Visit in Newhaven

We visit your Newhaven home, take the measurements and look at the room. Then we bring examples to show you. A written quote follows.

01

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.

02

We measure up

We measure the room and check the walls, floor, pipework and waste route before anything is priced.

03

We show you examples

We bring examples of suites, tiles and panels, so you can judge them in your own light.

04

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 for Newhaven homes

Each package includes design, supply and fitting, whether you live in a cottage or an apartment.

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

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 Newhaven 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 Newhaven

Can you fit a bathroom in a first-floor Newhaven flat with an outside stair?

Yes. We plan how materials reach the door, protect the stair and agree where waste goes. We also trace the waste route, since the ground floor below may be another home.

Do conservation area rules affect a Newhaven bathroom?

Mostly outside changes do. Newhaven has been a conservation area since 1977, so a new vent, flue or window should be checked with the council. We note these on the plan.

What can I do with a very small cottage bathroom in Newhaven?

Swapping the bath for a shower, adding a slim vanity and a mirror cabinet all make a real difference. We measure the room and draw up a layout before you commit.

Can you refit a bathroom in a modern Newhaven apartment?

Yes. Check with your landlord or management company first, as many have rules on timing and waste. We give you a written plan you can show them.

Newhaven at a glance

Council
City of Edinburgh Council
Postcode district
EH6
Distance
About 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the city centre
Older homes
Fishing-village buildings with forestairs to first-floor flats
Newer homes
1960s infill housing in the village style; high-rise apartments north and north-east
Conservation area
Designated 1977; appraisal approved 11 May 2000
Tram
Newhaven is the terminus of the Edinburgh Trams line, opened June 2023

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.

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