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 Ratho
Bathroom fitting for Ratho's whin stone houses and the newer homes beside the Union Canal.
- Stone cottage know-how
- Canalside new-build layouts
- One written quote
0131 357 3869Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Bathroom Ideas
Ideas for a stone cottage bathroom, and for the easy-clean finishes that suit newer homes.
Fitting a new bathroom in a Ratho whin stone house
Many of Ratho's older houses are built of whin stone, from a quarry that was close to the village. The walls are thick and hard, and that affects where pipes and waste can go.
In a stone house, we plan the waste route before we plan the layout. Moving the toilet or the basin to a different wall may cost more than keeping it where it is.
Pipe and waste routes
Cutting through whin stone is slow work. We look for the shortest route and tell you about it in the quote.
Cold outside walls
Outside walls in an older house can be cold. Wall panels and a good extractor fan help keep the room dry.
Easy-clean bathrooms for homes by the Union Canal
A canal basin sits at the heart of a large housing development on the north side of the canal. It made the village a good deal bigger.
Homes of this type tend to have regular rooms and standard waste positions. That keeps the job simple, so the choice is mostly the finish: tiles, wall panels, shower screens and storage.
Wet wall panels
Panels have few joints, and they wipe clean. They suit a busy household in a newer house.
Storage that fits
A vanity with drawers and a recessed niche in the shower keep the room tidy.
Your Home Design Visit in Ratho
At your Ratho home we measure up, assess the room and talk through examples. After that you get 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 installation prices in Ratho
Stone cottages and newer houses both choose from the same three packages. The written quote depends on the room we measure.
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 Ratho 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 Ratho
Is it harder to fit a bathroom in a whin stone house?
It takes more care. The walls are thick and hard, so cutting for pipes is slower. Pipe routes are planned at the visit and set out in the written quote.
Does the conservation area cover my house in Ratho?
Only the older, historic part of the village is a conservation area. Check your address with City of Edinburgh Council's planning team. Work inside the bathroom is not normally the issue; windows and outside vents can be.
Do you travel out to Ratho?
Yes. Ratho is in the City of Edinburgh Council area, so it falls inside our cover of Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Call 0131 357 3869 and we will arrange a home design visit.
Can you move the toilet in a stone house?
Sometimes, but it can mean cutting through a thick wall or lifting a floor. We tell you what it adds before you decide, and we can show a plan that keeps the toilet where it is.
Ratho at a glance
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Postcode district
- EH28
- Distance
- About 8 miles from Edinburgh city centre in a straight line
- Population
- 2,230 (2020 estimate)
- Older houses
- Many built from whin stone, from a nearby quarry
- Union Canal
- Runs through the village; built 1818 to 1822
- Conservation area
- The older, historic part of the village
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.