Services · East London & Eastern Cape
Bathroom Renovations in East London
Custom bathroom renovations — wall and floor tiling, walk-in showers and vanities, fitted by one team.
- Free site visit
- Fixed, itemised price
- 7+ years on the tools
- Warranty-backed work
A bathroom renovation touches plumbing, waterproofing, tiling, glass and joinery — and it only takes one of those done badly for water to end up where it shouldn't. We renovate bathrooms across East London as one project: stripped back, waterproofed, tiled, and fitted out with showers, vanities and storage.
Most of our bathroom work is full-height tiling with a walk-in shower behind a glass door, a vanity unit, and a mirror cabinet above it. Large-format marble-look tiles are a popular choice — they make a small bathroom feel bigger and leave fewer grout lines to keep clean.
The part you never see matters most. Showers are waterproofed and the floor is laid to fall towards the drain before a single tile goes down, because a leaking shower usually shows up months later as damp in the wall next door.
Bathrooms pair naturally with ceiling work — moisture-resistant PVC ceilings and cornices finish the room properly — and with new flooring in the passage outside.
What's Included
What our bathrooms service covers
- Strip-out of old tiles, fittings and sanitaryware
- Shower waterproofing and floor falls to the drain
- Full-height wall and floor tiling
- Walk-in showers with glass doors or screens
- Vanity units and mirror cabinets
- Taps, mixers, towel rails and accessories fitted
- Moisture-resistant ceilings and cornices
Our Work
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Our Approach
Why Homeowners Choose Elite Home Finishes
- 01
Waterproofing and floor falls are done properly before tiling — the hidden work that decides whether a shower leaks.
- 02
Tiling, shower glass, vanity and ceiling are handled by one team, so there are no gaps between trades for problems to fall into.
- 03
We plan the tile layout before cutting, so cuts land in corners and behind fittings rather than in the middle of a wall.
Your Options
Options & Finishes to Choose From
- 01Full renovation
- Everything stripped back to the walls and floor, then waterproofed, re-tiled and refitted with new sanitaryware and storage.
- 02Shower conversion
- An old bath or cramped cubicle replaced with a tiled walk-in shower behind a glass door or fixed screen.
- 03Vanity & storage upgrade
- New vanity unit, basin and mirror cabinet fitted to the space you have, without a full re-tile.
- 04Large-format tiling
- Big marble-look or plain wall and floor tiles with minimal grout lines — brighter, easier to clean, and larger-looking.
How We Work
How Your Project Runs, Step by Step
- 1
Site visit
We measure the bathroom, check the existing plumbing and walls, and talk through layout, tiles and fittings.
- 2
Itemised quote
A fixed price listing strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, glass, fittings and labour line by line.
- 3
Renovation
Strip-out, plumbing changes, waterproofing and tiling, then shower, vanity and accessories installed.
- 4
Final check & hand-over
Water tested at every outlet, silicone and grout checked, and the room left clean and ready to use.
Planning Your Project
What Affects Cost & Timeline
We go through each of these at the free site visit, so the quote reflects your actual job.
- Scope — a full strip-out and re-tile costs more than a vanity or shower upgrade on existing tiles.
- Tile choice — large-format and premium tiles cost more per m² and take more care to lay flat.
- Plumbing changes — moving the shower, toilet or basin adds plumbing work.
- Glass — frameless doors and custom screens cost more than standard framed units.
- Condition behind the tiles — damp or damaged walls found during strip-out must be repaired first.
No surprises
What you can count on before you spend a cent
7+ years on the tools
Our team has been building and installing for over seven years — you're not paying for someone to learn on your home.
Free site visit
We come to you, measure properly and talk it through, then send you a written quote. No call-out fee in East London suburbs, and no obligation.
Fixed, itemised price
Every material and labour line is written down before work starts, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Warranty-backed work
Our workmanship carries a warranty, and manufacturer warranties on materials and products are passed on to you at hand-over.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the scope. A vanity or shower upgrade is quick, while a full strip-out and re-tile takes longer because waterproofing and tile adhesive need time to cure. We give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
Answer 01
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
It depends on the scope. A vanity or shower upgrade is quick, while a full strip-out and re-tile takes longer because waterproofing and tile adhesive need time to cure. We give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
Answer 02
Do you waterproof the shower before tiling?
Yes, always. The shower area is waterproofed and the floor laid to fall towards the drain before tiling. Skipping this is the most common reason tiled showers leak into the surrounding walls.
Answer 03
Can you convert a bath into a walk-in shower?
In most bathrooms, yes. We remove the bath, adjust the plumbing and drain, waterproof and tile the area, and fit a glass door or screen.
Answer 04
What if it's my only bathroom?
Tell us at the site visit. We plan the order of work to keep the time without a working toilet and shower as short as possible.
Answer 05
Is there a warranty on bathroom renovations?
Yes. Our workmanship carries a warranty, and tiles, taps, sanitaryware and glass carry their manufacturers' warranties, which we pass on to you.
Clients Often Add
Often Done in the Same Project
Electrician in East London →New lights, extractor fans, heated towel rails and plugs wired and certified by our electrician.
Ceilings & Cornices →A PVC ceiling and new cornice finish a renovated bathroom properly and stand up to steam.
Flooring →New plank flooring in the passage outside ties the renovated bathroom into the rest of the house.Service Area
Bathrooms Across East London & Surrounds
We work on bathrooms throughout East London and every suburb and town within roughly 60km — from the coast through to King William's Town, Bhisho and Berlin.
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Free site visit · No obligation
Get your free, itemised quote
Tell us what you have in mind. We'll visit, measure, and give you a fixed, line-by-line price — no obligation, no call-out fee in East London.