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 Full custom bathroom installation for a home project.

Bathroom design & installation in Colchester

A custom bathroom built around how your household actually uses the space — from first sketch to final fit, with one team handling design, plumbing and heating throughout.
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12-month workmanship warranty
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Gas Safe registered and BPEC certified

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Design and project management with CAD drawings

Bathrooms built around your household, not a showroom template

No two households use a bathroom the same way, so we start by understanding your routine, not by pushing a standard layout. Whether that's a modern family bathroom, a compact en-suite, or a spa-style refit, we tailor the design, fixtures and finish to your home and your lifestyle — as a family-run business with strong ties to the local Colchester community.

A bathroom sink installation
Toilet installation

Managed from first visit to final handover

A well-planned installation needs coordination as much as skill. Our qualified engineers handle pipework, fixtures and fittings safely and correctly, while keeping you updated throughout — so the finished bathroom looks right and works properly for years, not just on installation day.

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We also handle bathroom renovations: updating outdated fittings, changing the layout, adding underfloor heating, modernising lighting, or fitting energy-efficient fixtures—all completed with the same care that's built our reputation across Colchester.

One team for design, plumbing and heating

Because we're plumbing and heating specialists first, your bathroom project isn't handed off between separate contractors. Boiler work, underfloor heating and pipework upgrades are handled in-house, so drainage, ventilation, heating and water supply are all covered by the same experienced team — no juggling multiple trades yourself.

Underfloor heating
Side view of a new bathroom

Our process

We start with a home consultation — listening to your ideas, looking at the space, and talking through layout options and practical considerations. Once the design direction is set, we plan fixtures, materials and any upgrades, then schedule the work around your household. During installation we protect your home, keep a tidy workspace, and communicate clearly. When it's finished, we carry out a full quality check before handover.

Design options to suit your home

From contemporary walk-in showers, sleek tiling and clever storage to classic fixtures and soft, timeless finishes, we talk you through the options, including underfloor heating, improved ventilation, water-saving taps, and accessibility features like grab rails and raised toilets for households that need a safer, easier-to-use layout.

Shower installation

Refurbishment & full installation

Whether it's a complete refurbishment or fitting a brand new suite, we remove old fittings and install replacements to a tidy, finished standard — covering tiling, plastering and electrics alongside the plumbing and heating work, and concealing pipework for a clean, streamlined look.

Full bathroom refurbishment makeover with new fixtures.

Trade coordination, start to finish

We liaise with every specialist involved in the project — scheduling and supervising so the work progresses smoothly without you having to manage separate trades yourself.

Aftercare & snagging

Once the installation is complete, we don't just pack up and leave. We carry out a final walk-through with you, address any snagging points, and remain your point of contact for anything that needs attention once the bathroom's in daily use.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to design the bathroom you've always wanted?

Call today to discuss your bathroom design and installation and get a free, no-obligation quote. 

A beautiful new bathroom for one of our customers.
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BPEC certification
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​​​​​​​​​Contact us

45 Axial Drive,

Colchester, CO4 5YJ

Business hours

Monday – Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

Saturday:  09:00 - 13:00

Sunday: Closed

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ELMS HEATING & PLUMBING LIMITED, registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 08955874.

Registered Company Address: 12 High Street, Stanford-Le-Hope, England, SS17 0EY.

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