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WC extension

Anonymous user 18/09/2026 - 3.20 PM

Thinking of buying house that was built around 1910-1930 and would look to covert the under stairs storage room into a WC if possible,Are their any minimum dimensions that are required to install one?and roughly what sort of prices would I be looking at getting it transformed?

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Yes, an under-stairs cupboard can often be converted into a WC. There is no single minimum room size for an additional WC in an existing house, but around 800mm wide × 1,400mm long is a sensible practical minimum. An outward-opening or sliding door can help maximise space. The room will need adequate headroom, a small hand basin, ventilation and a compliant drainage connection. The existing space and location of the soil pipe should be inspected first. Welsh Building Regulations A straightforward conversion would normally cost approximately £2,500–£4,000, potentially rising to £6,000 if significant drainage, structural or electrical work is required. A site visit would be needed to provide an accurate quotation.
Answered18 September 2026
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