Redoing bathroom

[dulwichgirl2]

Would anyone advise on a builder who could quote for this, please? I think it is reasonably straightforward and just involves moving things around in quite a small bathroom to accommodate a washing machine too. We also need advice on any approvals we need to apply for so the builder needs to be conversant with building regs. Thank you.

[red devil]

Try Jimmy @ JT Tiling, details here... http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,945995,948632#msg-948632

[dulwichgirl2]

Many thanks RD.

Any other recommendations? (we have a lot of jobs that have accumulated - my husband insists this is normal but everyone else I know seems to crack on with them. Hmmm)

[Lin Henden]

I am currently using Paul 07956390414 who is doing a brilliant job.

[Alan Medic]

Are you sure you can legally have a washing machine in a bathroom?

[Mick Mac]

A washing machine is the new name for a bath Declan.

[Salsaboy]

I'm fairly certain you can't unless it is in a separate cupboard within the bathroom.

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Are you sure you can legally have a washing

> machine in a bathroom?

[dulwichgirl2]

Oh no. We hadn't thought of that. It is just a cloakroom - ie loo and whb- if that makes any difference?

[dulwichgirl2]

Salsaboy, yes it would be ina hidden cupboard for aesthetic reasons at least.

Does it really have to be for some other reason too? Thank you.

[red devil]

Water and electrics DG2...I think it will also need to be on a fused spur, switched from outside the bathroom on a RCD circuit...make sure a competent Part P qualified electrician is used...

[Alan Medic]

dulwichgirl2 Wrote:

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> Oh no. We hadn't thought of that. It is just a

> cloakroom - ie loo and whb- if that makes any

> difference?

So it's not actually a bathroom (no bath/shower), more of a toilet? Is that right?

[Mick Mac]

Declan. It's a toilet. Keep up.

[Alan Medic]

It's confusing Mick. The thread title says 'Redoing bathroom' and it appears to be a toilet. Next time I need advice on repainting the bedroom I think I'll call it the West Wing.

[Alan Medic]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> Declan. It's a toilet. Keep up.

How am I supposed to remain anonymous Mick when you keep calling me that?

[Mick Mac]

Sorry Declan.

[Alan Medic]

That's ok Frank. Just don't keep doing it.

[dulwichgirl2]

Sorry, yes, it is a loo and whb currently.

Red devil, yes, we aren't totally behind the curve and had worked out the water and electrical issue plus the need for a suitably qualified individual.

Now, I am abit demoralised. It seemed like an easy task at first. Now, mountains of paperwork at best.

[Alan Medic]

What paperwork dg2? It's just a matter of knowing what can be done and how it can be done. I guess the most that's required is that the electrics are outside the room, so the cable goes through a wall or partition. The fact that what you are really talking about is a toilet and a basin.........well it's not much different to a kitchen where most people have their w/machines i.e in terms of water.

[red devil]

Now that it's officially a cloakroom, and not a bathroom, no need to go to extreme measures to isolate the washing machine electrics. As Meds says, similar to kitchen, a competent sparky will advise insitu...

[Annette Curtain]

You've possibly got a RCD circuit board already in your house

I think you'll struggle with getting a bath in a cloak room

How many cloaks do you actually own ?

[Alan Medic]

Well that's like asking how many cloaks Batman has Nette. None of your business.

[red devil]

I reckon the 'cloakroom' is a bathroom.

But never fear DG2, to get around the mountains of paperwork, simply say the bath is a top loading washing machine...sorted

[Clair47]

John 07872 586 765

Excellent, reliable & tidy.

[MrBen]

...according to his missus.