Case study: New ensuite built from scratch in Little Lever.
A Little Lever family wanted an ensuite off the main bedroom — built from nothing: stud partition, full first-fix plumbing and electrics, tiling and a proper shower enclosure. £3,000 fixed. Five days on site.
Project at a glance Verified Wolsten build
- Property type
- Semi-detached · Little Lever
- Job type
- New ensuite (full build)
- Time on site
- 5 days
- Fixed price
- £3,000 all-in
- Structure
- Insulated stud partition
- Wet area
- Tiled shower enclosure
- Lighting
- Plastered ceiling + downlights
- Built by
- Three founders on site
Why they called us.
The family had one bathroom between everyone, and the morning queue had worn thin. They wanted an ensuite off the main bedroom — a proper one, with a full shower enclosure, not a squeezed-in cubicle.
There was no existing room to convert: this was a build-from-scratch job. We proposed sectioning off a corner of the bedroom with an insulated stud partition, running new plumbing and electrics into the void, and finishing it as a fully tiled wet area with a plastered ceiling and downlights.
Fixed written quote at £3,000, five-day build window, no deposit.
What we did.
A five-day build, sequenced so the messy work happened early and the bedroom was usable every night.
- Set out the new room and built the insulated stud partition walls
- First-fix framing for the door opening and shower enclosure
- First-fix plumbing — hot, cold and waste runs into the new room
- First-fix electrics — shower circuit, downlights, extractor
- Moisture boarding throughout — every wall and the ceiling
- Boards treated with a waterproofing agent before finishing
- Skimmed throughout, plastered ceiling with downlights
- Full wall tiling to the wet area
- Fitted the shower enclosure, sanitaryware and finishings
- Second-fix electrics, silicone, clean-down and walkthrough
Lisa had a working ensuite by the Friday.
“I was really impressed, the guys were so easy to deal with, a fixed price and on time. I recommend.”Lisa · Little Lever · Google review
The whole build, in four shots.
Real photos from the actual project — ensuite installation in Little Lever.
Stud partition going up — the new ensuite taking shape inside the bedroom footprint.
First-fix stage. Plumbing and electrics run through the framing before boarding.
The whole ensuite moisture boarded, then treated with a waterproofing agent.
Finished ensuite — full shower enclosure, tiled and sealed.Every detail of the Little Lever build.
The full set of photos taken throughout the project.
For the discerning homeowner.
What we actually built into this project.
Insulated stud partition — a quiet room, not an echo box
The partition between bedroom and ensuite is a fully insulated stud wall, boarded both sides. That's an acoustic decision as much as a thermal one — a shower running at 6am shouldn't wake whoever's still asleep a metre away.
First-fix done properly — everything in the walls before boarding
All pipework and cabling went in at first fix, pressure-tested before a single board went on. It's slower on day one and much faster by day four — no chasing finished walls, no surprises behind tiles.
Bathroom electrics — zones and certification
Bathroom electrics are zone-regulated. Downlights, extractor and shower circuit were installed and certified by Liam, our in-house electrician — no waiting on a third-party spark, which is part of how a five-day window holds.
Three founders. No subcontractors.
Liam, Ryan and Paul on every job.
Liam
Led the project from survey to handover, and covered every electrical requirement in-house — certified, no third-party spark.
Ryan
Time-served bricklayer. Ran the structural and preparation stages that decide how good the finish can be.
Paul
Every cut, fit and finish on the joinery side — done on site, made to fit this house rather than the average one.
Little Lever · Bolton
Little Lever sits between Bolton and Radcliffe, with a strong stock of semis and terraces where a second bathroom makes a real difference to family life — and to resale. Ensuite additions like this one are one of the most cost-effective improvements on these properties.
We're based in Westhoughton, about 15 minutes from Little Lever.
Questions homeowners ask about projects like this.
How much does a new ensuite cost in Little Lever?
This build came in at £3,000 fixed — partition, plumbing, electrics, tiling, shower enclosure, the lot. Depending on size, spec and how far the plumbing has to travel, most new ensuites we build around Bolton land in the £2,500–£5,500 range. You get an itemised fixed quote before we start.
How long does an ensuite installation take?
This one took five days. A straightforward ensuite is typically 4–7 days; more if structural work or long pipe runs are involved. We agree the window in writing before we start.
Do I need planning permission for an ensuite?
No — internal alterations like this don't need planning permission. Electrics must meet wiring regulations (ours are certified in-house) and drainage has to be done right, which is covered in the quote.
Will my bedroom be out of action during the build?
No. We sequence the build so the messy work happens early in the day and the room is cleaned down and usable every evening — Lisa's family slept in the bedroom all five nights.
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