Awkward listed renovation

[CharlesMagne]

I’m about to embark on a new listed building restoration project. There are seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, one of which in downstairs so not very convenient. I’ll be looking to sell on once completed and people basically expect a bathroom per bedroom these days so need to get creative. As it’s listed and expensive I’m keen not to do much structural work. The two main bedrooms should have enough space to add ‘open plan’ baths, sinks and toilets but they’re not especially close to a soil stack or other waste.
I’m interested in opinions on open plan bathrooms and macerators. I’ve heard they just clog all the time but I don’t see much choice. I could do a pump for the grey and smaller macerator for toilet as it doesn’t look like many can cope with the outflow of a bath. Any recommended brands and models? Probably a 10m run, maybe going up a floor to keep things looking clean.

 

[SimonG]

Best to call in a planning expert first to see what you can get away with.

 

[Ben-gee]

Don’t ruin a lovely old building with an ill thought out poorly executed cash grab.

 

[chrisstefanski]

It sounds like you've got quite the project on your hands, with those seven bedrooms and three bathrooms in need of some TLC. And don't even get me started on the struggle of modern expectations versus historical constraints – it's enough to make anyone roll their eyes!

Let's talk open plan bathrooms and macerators, now, I get it – the idea of open plan bathrooms might seem a bit out there, but hey, desperate times call for creative solutions, right?

As for macerators, I hear your concerns about clogging, but sometimes we've got to work with what we've got. A pump for the grey and a smaller macerator for the toilet sounds like a solid plan. When it comes to brands and models, it's all about finding the right balance of reliability and efficiency.

I've heard good things about brands like Saniflo and Grundfos – they've got a reputation for quality and performance. But hey, don't just take my word for it – do a bit of research, read some reviews.

And if you need to run pipes up a floor to keep things looking clean and tidy, go for it! A little extra effort now could make all the difference in the long run.