Commercial Washrooms delivered in Paddington, London W2
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Commercial Washrooms in Paddington

Commercial Washrooms across Paddington (W2). Commercial washroom refurbishment — cubicles, vanities, sanitaryware, tile, stone and lighting. Delivered to Part M accessibility, BS 6465 sanitary provision, and Water Regulations compliance. Phased delivery keeps washroom capacity available across a floor during works.

Estate-approvedCDM 2015FIRASNICEIC£10M insured

Commercial Washrooms in Paddington — what businesses typically need

Commercial Washrooms across Paddington (W2) is delivered by our in-house commercial team with current estate approvals and compliance records on file. We have completed works in or adjacent to Merchant Square 1–5, The Point (Paddington Basin), The Colonnades, Sheldon Square 1–5, 1 Kingdom Street among others. Teams mobilise from our London operations base, with direct transport links via Paddington (Elizabeth line, Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City + National Rail + Heathrow Express), Edgware Road (Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City), Lancaster Gate (Central). Every project is run by a named project manager reporting weekly with photographs and programme RAG. Out-of-hours loading, estate permit-to-work and managing-agent liaison are included in the prelims — not charged as variations.

The Paddington market is dominated by tech (microsoft, vodafone, nissan hq), pharmaceutical / life sciences (astrazeneca), media (wpp units, itv studios nearby), each with distinct commercial washrooms requirements — programme compression, landlord co-ordination, out-of-hours delivery, and full compliance ownership. Our commercial team has delivered commercial washrooms in trophy buildings including Merchant Square 1–5, The Point (Paddington Basin), The Colonnades, Sheldon Square 1–5.

Paddington combines the Basin's modern Grade A (Merchant Square, The Point, The Colonnades) with the Sheldon Square commercial core (British Land) and the Marble Arch Place cluster. Occupiers include tech, media, pharmaceutical/life sciences and professional services.

Our commercial delivery model

WCC standard: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Fri, 08:00–13:00 Sat. Paddington Basin estate operates additional managed-access hours for loading to preserve tenant amenity during trading. Sheldon Square service yard and Merchant Square service road both require pre-booking (typical 48-hour lead). Surrounding streets are red routes with parking suspensions needed through TfL.

  1. Stage 1

    Existing washroom survey and sanitary provision check

  2. Stage 2

    Specification — cubicles, vanities, taps, WC, flooring, wall finishes

  3. Stage 3

    Part M compliance review

  4. Stage 4

    Strip-out and mechanical/electrical isolation

  5. Stage 5

    Installation of cubicles, vanities, sanitaryware

  6. Stage 6

    Tile, stone, flooring installation

  7. Stage 7

    Commissioning and handover

Programme, budget, and disruption

TierRangeWhat's covered
Refresh£80–£160 per sqftPaint, new vanity top, new taps, lighting
Standard refurb£160–£280 per sqftNew cubicles, vanities, WC, tile, flooring
Premium£280–£480 per sqftStone vanities, designer cubicles, executive finish
Trophy / hotel spec£480+ per sqftFull stone, bespoke joinery, smart fittings, AV

This area sits outside the core trophy-tower premium zone — programme and pricing typically sit at the mid-range of the bands below. Figures are guide ranges — we provide a fixed quote after survey.

Typical works we deliver in Paddington

Full strip-out — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Cubicle supply — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Vanity fabrication — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Tile installation — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Stone fabrication — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

WC installation — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Urinal installation — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Tap and fitting — delivered in Paddington under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Planning and compliance for Commercial Washrooms in Paddington

Westminster City Council holds planning authority. Paddington Basin Character Area and Paddington Conservation Area cover much of the area. Listed buildings at Paddington Station (Grade I) and Paddington Green restrict external works.

Service-specific compliance

Part G water efficiencyPart M accessibilityBS 6465 sanitary provisionWater Regulations (WRAS)L8 Legionella ACOPFIRAS fire-stopping where compartments pierced£10M PL + £10M PI

Buildings we have worked in across Paddington

Notable buildings

  • Merchant Square 1–5
  • The Point (Paddington Basin)
  • The Colonnades
  • Sheldon Square 1–5
  • 1 Kingdom Street
  • 2 Kingdom Street
  • 3 Kingdom Street
  • 4 Kingdom Street
  • 5 Merchant Square
  • One Merchant Square
  • Paddington Place
  • 6 Merchant Square

Notable estates

  • Sheldon Square (British Land)
  • Paddington Basin (European Land / Paddington Central)
  • Church Street Regeneration (edge)

Reference list available on request under NDA.

Our process — seven stages

  1. Survey

    Measured condition survey within 5 working days, including M&E, fabric and compliance review.

  2. Brief

    Scope capture workshop with stakeholders — occupier, landlord, managing agent, FM team.

  3. Design

    Stage 3 design package with space plan, M&E schedules, specification and CAT A/B split.

  4. Fixed quote

    Lump-sum price against the design package. All prelims transparent.

  5. Mobilisation

    CDM notification, RAMS, permit-to-work, landlord licence-to-alter, estate approvals.

  6. Delivery

    Weekly client reports with photos, programme RAG, variation log, compliance status.

  7. Handover

    O&M manuals, as-built drawings, building-regs sign-off, 12-month defects period.

Commercial Washrooms specifications by building type

Modern Grade A (Merchant Square / Sheldon Square — 18,000–28,000 sqft plates)

Commercial Washrooms in modern grade a (merchant square / sheldon square — 18,000–28,000 sqft plates) is typically specified to refresh level — paint, new vanity top, new taps, lighting. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

Trophy HQ buildings (Microsoft UK HQ, Vodafone UK HQ)

Commercial Washrooms in trophy hq buildings (microsoft uk hq, vodafone uk hq) is typically specified to standard refurb level — new cubicles, vanities, wc, tile, flooring. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

Converted period stock (Marylebone edge)

Commercial Washrooms in converted period stock (marylebone edge) is typically specified to premium level — stone vanities, designer cubicles, executive finish. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

Regeneration stock (Paddington Square)

Commercial Washrooms in regeneration stock (paddington square) is typically specified to trophy / hotel spec level — full stone, bespoke joinery, smart fittings, av. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

Out-of-hours, weekend, and live-environment working

Washroom refurbishment typically proceeds in vacated zones during standard hours (noise restrictions on tile cutting are tight in London). Where occupancy demands, phased cores are taken offline one at a time with temporary signage and alternative provision.

WCC standard: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Fri, 08:00–13:00 Sat. Paddington Basin estate operates additional managed-access hours for loading to preserve tenant amenity during trading. Sheldon Square service yard and Merchant Square service road both require pre-booking (typical 48-hour lead). Surrounding streets are red routes with parking suspensions needed through TfL.

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

All Paddington occupiers benefit from a PPM framework covering L8 water hygiene, EICR, emergency lighting, F-Gas registers and fabric maintenance. For a scoped PPM package in Paddington see Office Maintenance in Paddington or Commercial Maintenance in Paddington.

Case studies

Anonymised project outlines from our Paddington and adjacent-area portfolio — full reference list with contact introductions available on request under NDA.

Law firm washroom upgrade

Scope · 8 cores

Budget band · £720k

Programme · 12 weeks

Stone vanities, designer cubicles, Part M on every floor

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

Tech HQ executive washrooms

Scope · 4 cores

Budget band · £240k

Programme · 6 weeks

Premium finish with integrated lighting and smart fittings

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

Multi-let refresh

Scope · 6 cores

Budget band · £380k

Programme · 10 weeks

Phased floor-by-floor keeping single core always live

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

FAQs — Commercial Washrooms in Paddington

How long does a typical washroom refurbishment take?

A standard 4-cubicle washroom: 2–3 weeks. A full floor of male/female/accessible cores: 5–8 weeks. Phased across multiple floors: 6–12 weeks to keep capacity.

Can you keep washroom provision during works?

Yes — we sequence floor-by-floor, taking single cores offline at a time with clear signage to alternative provision. Critical for buildings where BCO minimum sanitary provision must be maintained.

Do you handle Part M accessible WC upgrades?

Yes — full BS 8300 / Part M compliant accessible WC layouts with correct door width, transfer space, grab rails, alarm, and emergency egress.

What fittings brands do you install?

Duravit, Roca, Villeroy & Boch, Geberit and Grohe as standard; premium specifications in Dornbracht, Vola, Axor, Alape; cubicles from Venesta, Thrislington, Bushboard or bespoke joinery.

Do you work on the British Land Sheldon Square estate?

Yes — we hold British Land approved contractor status with compliance pack on file for Sheldon Square and associated Paddington holdings.

How has the Elizabeth line affected the Paddington market?

Significant rental uplift since 2022, with sharpened demand for floor plates 15,000 sqft+. Tech and life-sciences occupiers now compete for space historically dominated by professional services.

Do you handle life-sciences CAT B?

Yes — including containment laboratories, dry labs, write-up space, and BSL-1/BSL-2 support. F-Gas, COSHH and specialist ventilation covered.

Typical CAT B cost in Paddington?

Sheldon Square / Merchant Square: £130–£200 per sqft. Trophy HQ level: £220–£350 per sqft. Life-sciences labs: £350–£650 per sqft depending on containment level.

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