Bathroom Fitting in Leith
Quality Installation, First Time
Thinking of upgrading your Leith bathroom? Whether you're in a Victorian tenement on Leith Walk, a converted warehouse on The Shore, or a modern flat on Ocean Drive, McInally's deliver a full bathroom installation tailored to your property and your budget.
Bathroom Fitting in Leith, Edinburgh
Leith's Bathroom Fitting Specialists
Fitting a bathroom in Leith is different from fitting one in a standard modern house. Leith's Victorian tenements have thick stone walls, tight floor plans, shared waste stacks, and often variable water pressure — all of which affect what will work in your bathroom and how it should be installed. McInally's have been fitting bathrooms in Leith for over 5 years, and we know these properties inside out.
From a full suite replacement in a Constitution Street tenement to a luxury wetroom in one of The Shore's harbourside conversions, we handle every aspect of the project — stripping out the old bathroom, dealing with any legacy pipework issues, installing the new suite, tiling, flooring, and finishing. We supply and fit, or fit only if you've already chosen your suite. For our full bathroom fitting service across Edinburgh, see our main service page.
Leith Property Types
Bathroom Fitting in Leith Homes
Leith's Victorian tenements pose challenges that require experience to navigate well. Bathrooms in these properties are often small, with pipework chased into solid stone walls rather than running in voids. The shared cast iron waste stacks must be connected to correctly — a poor connection causes blockages, noise, and potential leaks into neighbouring flats. Many tenements also retain original lead supply pipes, which we always recommend replacing during a bathroom refit rather than connecting new fixtures to them.
The harbourside conversions on The Shore and Commercial Street often have generous bathroom spaces but unconventional layouts where waste drainage has to be routed creatively around the original structure. The ex-council properties around Kirkgate and Ferry Road tend to have very standard bathroom configurations that are straightforward to update with a modern suite. Whatever your Leith property type, McInally's survey first, advise honestly, and carry out every installation to a high standard — because in a Leith tenement, a poor bathroom fit affects your neighbours too.
What We Encounter in Leith
Common Bathroom Challenges in Leith Properties
Before any bathroom fitting in Leith we assess these common issues. Knowing about them in advance means no surprises mid-project and no nasty hidden costs.
Low Pressure on Upper Floors
Upper-floor Leith tenement flats commonly suffer low mains pressure. We test pressure before specifying a shower pump requirement and recommend the right pump and showerhead combination for your floor level.
Lead Supply Pipes Behind the Tiles
Leith tenements often have original lead supply pipes concealed behind bathroom walls. Uncovering these during a refit triggers a conversation about replacement — we advise clearly and carry out the work as part of the project at minimal additional cost.
Shared Cast Iron Waste Stacks
Connecting new bathroom waste to Leith's shared cast iron stacks must be done correctly. We core and seal connections to the standard required, avoiding the noise and drainage problems that a poor connection causes for the whole stair.
Limited Space in Tenement Bathrooms
Many Leith tenement bathrooms were added retrospectively and are compact. We maximise every centimetre with clever layout planning, compact suite selection, and wall-hung fixtures where floor space is at a premium.
Unconventional Waste Routes in Conversions
The Shore's warehouse conversions often require creative waste routing to reach a suitable stack or soil pipe. We plan this carefully at survey stage to avoid drainage falls that are too shallow — a common cause of slow-draining bathrooms.
Damp and Condensation Issues
Older Leith properties can suffer from poor ventilation leading to condensation and mould in bathrooms. We install extractor fans to building regulations standards and specify moisture-resistant boarding as a matter of course.
Full Service
What's Included in Our Leith Bathroom Fitting Service
Our bathroom fitting service in Leith is genuinely all-inclusive. One team, one quote, no subcontractors disappearing mid-job.
- Free survey of your Leith property — pressure test, pipework assessment, layout planning
- Full strip-out and disposal of existing bathroom
- Lead pipe replacement where required during the refit
- New pipework in copper or plastic to all fixtures
- Supply and fit or fit-only of bath, shower, toilet, and basin
- Shower pump installation where needed for upper-floor Leith flats
- Tiling, moisture-resistant boarding, and waterproofing
- Extractor fan installation to building regulations standard
- Full clean and site tidy-up on completion
- Workmanship guarantee on all installation work
Our Coverage
Covering All of Leith for Bathroom Fitting
We fit bathrooms throughout Leith's EH6 and EH7 postcodes. Here are the streets and areas we work in regularly.
Streets & Thoroughfares
- Leith Walk
- Constitution Street
- Easter Road
- Great Junction Street
- Duke Street
- Ferry Road
- Henderson Street
- Restalrig Road
Landmarks & Developments
- The Shore
- Commercial Street
- Bernard Street
- Ocean Drive
- Kirkgate
- Victoria Quay
- Ocean Terminal area
- Newhaven
Postcodes Covered
- EH6 1 — Leith Walk north
- EH6 2 — Lochend & Restalrig
- EH6 3 — Easter Road area
- EH6 4 — The Shore & dockside
- EH6 5 — Constitution Street
- EH6 6 — Great Junction Street
- EH6 7 — Ocean Drive
- EH6 8, EH6 9 & EH7 — North Leith & Pilrig
Local to You
Fast Response Across Leith
From Edinburgh we reach Leith in under 20 minutes. We offer free no-obligation surveys throughout Leith — we'll come to your property, assess the existing bathroom, discuss your ideas, and provide a clear written quote. Call us now on 07449 984820 to book your survey.
Leith Customer Reviews
What Leith Customers Say About Our Bathroom Fitting
"McInally's transformed our tiny Leith Walk tenement bathroom into something genuinely beautiful. They dealt with the lead pipe they found behind the wall, sorted out the low pressure with a pump, and tiled it to a really high standard. Thoroughly recommended."
"Had our Shore flat bathroom completely refitted. The old cast iron waste connection was a mess — McInally's sorted it properly before installing the new suite. The finish is excellent and the whole job was done in under a week. Great team."
"Great Junction Street flat — small bathroom but McInally's made the most of every inch. Wall-hung toilet, compact bath with overhead shower, and the pressure pump they fitted has made a huge difference. Very happy with the whole project."
FAQs
Bathroom Fitting FAQs for Leith Residents
Absolutely. We have extensive experience fitting bathrooms in Leith's Victorian tenements, including managing solid stone walls, shared waste stacks, limited floor space, and legacy lead pipework. We survey first and advise on the best layout for your specific flat.
Yes — low pressure in upper-floor Leith tenements is a well-known issue. We test pressure at survey stage and can install a shower pump or whole-house pressure booster to ensure your new bathroom performs properly.
A full bathroom installation in a typical Leith flat takes 5–8 days depending on the scope and the condition of existing pipework. We give you a clear timeline before we start, and we stick to it.
Yes — we work regularly in The Shore's converted warehouse properties and the new-build developments along Ocean Drive. We're familiar with the unconventional layouts these conversions can present.
We can source and supply a full suite for you, or we're happy to fit a suite you've already purchased. We'll advise on product suitability for your Leith property's specific conditions before you buy.
Yes — our full bathroom fitting service includes tiling, flooring, and all finishing work. You get a complete, ready-to-use bathroom in one seamless project.
Yes — we carry out individual fixture replacements as well as full refits. Whether you need a new shower, toilet, or basin in your Leith home, we can help without disrupting the rest of the bathroom.
Yes — we cover all of Leith including the ex-council estates on Kirkgate, Ferry Road, and Restalrig. All property types, all EH6 postcodes, one team throughout.
Also Covering
Also Covering Areas Near Leith
McInally's cover all of Edinburgh — not just Leith. Here are nearby areas and services we regularly work in.