Case study · Lewisham
Studio flat refit in Deptford
A Deptford studio flat refitted over two and a half weeks in May 2025: a refreshed shower room with a new basin unit, work on the electric shower, a slatted feature wall, new lighting, furniture assembly and decoration.
- LocationDeptford (Lewisham), SE8
- PropertyStudio flat with a separate shower room
- PhotographedMay 2025
- Estimated cost£2,200 to £4,250 + VAT

The starting point
The studio needed bringing up to a standard ready for a new occupant: the shower room was dated, the electric shower needed attention, and the main room needed a lift.
What we did
- Shower room. The electric shower was opened up and worked on, and a new walnut-effect basin unit with a countertop basin and a round mirror went in.
- Feature wall. Slatted wood panels fitted behind the bed against a dark painted wall.
- Electrics. New light fittings, including in the entrance hall.
- Furnishing and decoration. Wardrobe and drawers assembled, and the walls and woodwork repainted.
The photos
Every photo was taken on site during the job. Click any photo to enlarge it.
Before
During the work
After
How long it took
The photos run from 8 May 2025, when the electric shower was opened up, through the lighting and feature wall on 11 and 12 May, to the finished shower room and furniture on 20 to 23 May. About two and a half weeks of visits, not continuous days on site.
What this job would cost at 2026 London rates
Estimated from the photographed scope, not the client's invoice
| Item | What the photos show | Estimate (ex VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Electric shower | Opened up and worked on, priced here as a like-for-like replacement | £350 to £750 |
| Basin unit and mirror | New vanity unit, countertop basin and tap, plumbed in | £450 to £800 |
| Slatted feature wall | Around 6 m² of acoustic slat panels, fitted | £450 to £800 |
| Lighting | New fittings, including the hall | £150 to £250 |
| Furniture assembly | Wardrobe and drawers | £100 to £250 |
| Decoration | Studio, shower room and hall | £700 to £1,400 |
| Estimated total | £2,200 to £4,250 | |
Electric shower: £350 to £750 installed (Mira Showers, Fantastic Services 2026). Basin unit: half to one day of a London plumber at £280 to £350 a day (Checkatrade, MyJobQuote 2026) plus the unit. Slat panels: £35 to £80 per 1.44 m² panel plus £15 to £25 per m² fitting (Walls and Floors 2026). Lighting: half a day of a London electrician at £280 to £450 a day. Decoration: £350 to £800 per room (Checkatrade, MyBuilder, MyJobQuote). Typical London market ranges, not fixed Soraiz Builders prices.
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