Ensuite Renovation in Burnside

For most Burnside ensuites where there's a separate main bathroom with a bath, removing the ensuite bath and replacing it with a proper walk-in shower is one of the best investments you can make. It frees up significant floor space, makes morning routines easier, and looks dramatically more contemporary. The only exception: if your property doesn't have a bath anywhere else, some buyers expect at least one bath in a home — worth considering if you plan to sell in the medium term.

In most Burnside ensuites, yes — the extra width in these larger-than-average properties usually accommodates a double vanity comfortably (typically 1200–1500mm wide). This is one of the most popular upgrades we make in Burnside ensuites, as it eliminates the daily bottle-neck of sharing a single basin. We'll assess the plumbing implications during consultation — a second basin may require extending the hot/cold supply and waste.

Yes, we can relocate plumbing in most ensuites. The cost and complexity depends on whether you have a suspended timber floor (relatively straightforward) or a concrete slab (requires cutting and patching). We'll assess this during the consultation and include any relocation costs in the fixed-price quote upfront.

We regularly renovate ensuites as small as 2m × 2m. For very compact spaces, we focus on wall-hung vanities, compact toilets, and frameless shower screens that make the room feel larger. The Building Code of Australia sets minimum dimension requirements for shower recesses and clearances, which we follow precisely.

Every ensuite renovation is custom-priced based on your specific space, fixture selections, and whether any plumbing relocation is needed. A straightforward refresh of an existing layout with mid-range fixtures sits at a different level to a full gut renovation with high-end fixtures and drain relocation. We don't publish pricing online because every home is different — contact us for a detailed fixed-price quote specific to your ensuite.

Yes, electric underfloor heating is a popular addition in ensuite renovations and it's most cost-effectively installed during a full renovation when tiles are being laid anyway. The cost depends on the size of the heated area and the system chosen. We'll include underfloor heating as a priced option in your quote if you're interested — just ask during the consultation.

Yes. Apartment ensuites have specific considerations — body corporate approvals, strata requirements, waterproofing obligations, and access restrictions for trades. We're experienced with these and can advise on what approvals are typically needed before work begins. Acoustic considerations (noise from wet areas transferring to the apartment below) are also relevant in some buildings, and we can discuss appropriate substrates and adhesive systems.

It depends on the floor space. A standard freestanding bath needs at least 1.8m in length plus clearance around it — ideally 600mm on the entry side and 400mm on the other three sides. In a 4m² ensuite, this leaves little room for anything else. In a 6–8m² ensuite, it's often achievable. We'll tell you honestly during consultation whether a freestanding bath makes sense for your space or whether a built-in bath is a better use of the room.