Bespoke Wet Room Transformation: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

Overview

In August 2026, Asletts Ltd completed a full turn-key transformation of a dated domestic bathroom into a high-specification, bespoke wet room at a residential property in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Delivered in just two weeks, the project encompassed complete structural strip-out, pipework alterations, specialist tanking and waterproofing, precision gradient drainage formation, integrated storage niches, and luxury decorative finishes.

Project Details

Client: Private residential client
Project Duration: Two Weeks
Completion Date: August 2026

Location

Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

Challenges and Objectives

The original bathroom suffered from an outdated, impractical layout, degraded wall tiles, and tired sanitaryware that required more than a surface-level cosmetic refresh. Converting a standard domestic bathroom into an open-plan wet room demands uncompromising sub-surface engineering; without proper waterproofing and structural preparation, wet rooms are prone to moisture ingress, rot, and standing water.

The homeowner required a contemporary, low-maintenance space built with certified tanking systems, precise gravity-assisted floor gradients, and a welcoming interior design incorporating both specialist tiling and feature wallcoverings.

Solutions and Execution

Asletts managed the entire build through a structured multi-trade schedule:

• Complete Strip-Out & Substrate Preparation: Removing all legacy sanitaryware, floorboards, and wall tiles back to the structural framework, followed by trueing and levelling all wall surfaces.
• Plumbing Alterations & Waste Reconfiguration: Rerouting existing supply and waste pipework to support modern, high-flow sanitary fittings and a low-profile wet-room drainage trap.
• Specialist Wedi® Waterproofing & Tanking: Installing high-performance Wedi vapor-tight building boards across all wet zones to guarantee complete structural protection against moisture penetration.
• Precision Gradient Floor Formation: Forming subfloor falls to ensure rapid, efficient water runoff directly into the drainage point without pooling across the room.
• Integrated Recessed Shower Niche: Constructing and fully waterproofing a flush-recessed storage niche within the shower enclosure to maintain clean, minimalist lines.
• Plastering, Electrics & Feature Finishes: Skimming the ceiling and dry zones, rewiring modern moisture-rated lighting, tiling the shower enclosure, hanging feature wallpaper, and applying final moisture-resistant decorations.

Outcome

Completed on schedule within a rapid two-week turnaround, the new wet room delivers exceptional functionality, effortless accessibility, and a modern aesthetic. By combining high-grade German-engineered tanking systems with artisan decorating, the room offers long-term peace of mind and durability.

Conclusion

This conversion showcases Asletts Ltd’s expertise in executing technical wet-room installations where sub-surface waterproofing is just as critical as the final aesthetic finish. By handling structural joinery, certified plumbing, Wedi tanking, tiling, and fine decorating in-house, we deliver turn-key residential transformations built for lasting performance.

Client Feedback:

“We are absolutely over the moon with our new wet room. Asletts Ltd have done a wonderful job, and we couldn’t be happier with the finished result. The workmanship and attention to detail have been excellent, and we would happily recommend them.”

— Homeowner, Bexhill-on-Sea