Schools often need rapid upgrades to toilet blocks, sanitary facilities, drains, water systems, ventilation, accessibility features and more to make buildings safe, compliant, and operational. Our team has extensive experience in school refurbishments, with completed public school toilet upgrade projects that delivered modern, accessible, and durable facilities that meet Department and health-and-safety standards.

What Is the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS)?

The Emergency Works Scheme is intended for urgent, unforeseen building failures or conditions that, if left unaddressed, could threaten the health, safety, or continued operation of a school building. It’s not a routine maintenance programme; only sudden and essential works qualify for funding.

Eligible issues typically include:

  • Unsafe or unusable toilet and sanitary facilities
  • Sudden structural or waterproofing failures
  • Essential plumbing or drainage breakdowns
  • Health and safety risks that might close part or all of the school


Under the scheme, schools must demonstrate that the problem is urgent, unforeseen, and could prevent normal operation if not corrected.

Why Partner With Banrach for Your School Grant & Works

We offer a full-service solution for schools seeking EWS support, from eligibility assessment through to project delivery.

We provide a one-stop, end-to-end pathway that includes:

Technical & Design Expertise

Whether it’s a toilet block upgrade or a broader sanitary facilities overhaul, we:

  • Provide detailed design drawings
  • Produce construction and specification documents
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and accessibility standards

Our approach is more than cosmetic, it ensures your facilities are durable, sustainable, and future-ready.

Construction & Project Delivery

We don’t stop at paperwork. Once a grant is approved, we:

  • Schedule and manage the renovation works
  • Coordinate all trades (plumbing, electrical, tiling, ventilation, tiling)
  • Minimise disruption to school operations


Schools effectively gain a project management and delivery partner rather than just paperwork support, differentiating Banrach from service providers who stop at application drafting.

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What Your School Can Expect From a Banrach Bathroom Refurbishment

A Cleaner, Safer, Modern Environment

We create bright, functional spaces with hygienic surfaces, anti-slip flooring, proper ventilation, and high-quality fixtures that promote a clean and safe experience for students and staff.

Improved Accessibility

Where required, we deliver accessible toilet designs that comply with Parts requirements, helping schools meet their inclusivity and accessibility obligations.

Better Hygiene Through Smart Design

We integrate modern layout options such as:

  • Touch-free taps
  • Hygienic wall panels
  • Easy-clean surfaces
  • Proper drainage gradients
  • Ventilation upgrades

These reduce maintenance demands and improve long-term cleanliness.

Tailored Solutions for Every School

We collaborate directly with school principals, caretakers, and Boards of Management to design bathroom layouts that meet your school’s needs from modern, student-friendly cubicles to staff and accessible facilities. Every refurbishment plan is custom-designed for safety, flow, hygiene, and efficient use of space.

High-Quality, Robust Materials

School bathrooms experience high daily footfall. That’s why we use strong, impact-resistant materials, high-performance sanitary ware and long-lasting finishes designed to withstand heavy use without deteriorating. Our focus is on durability, hygiene, and easy cleaning.

Completed With Minimal Disruption

We appreciate that construction work can interfere with school routines. Our project management team carefully plans and coordinates each refurbishment to minimise disruption including working during breaks, after hours or outside term time where possible. We keep your school running smoothly while essential upgrades are completed.

Sustainable & Efficient Options Available

For schools prioritising sustainability, Banrach can integrate water-saving fixtures, low-energy lighting, improved ventilation systems, and eco-friendly finishes. We aim to help schools reduce water usage, improve indoor air quality, and create greener, more sustainable facilities.

Full Grant Application Support

We manage all aspects of the EWS application:

  • Assessing whether your issue qualifies as an emergency
  • Preparing strong, compliant technical reports
  • Gathering required high-resolution photographic evidence
  • Drafting specifications and cost estimates
  • Submitting the online application via the Department’s portal

This mirrors the comprehensive grant application services offered by other specialists, but with an added focus on schools and construction delivery.

Banrach are Subsidence Specialists, but how does it work?

Banrach represent home and business owners for the Domestic, Commercial and Insurance markets. We have over 15 years’ experience working with satisfied clients in terms of successful settlement and remediation. To give you an insight into what we, as Consulting Subsidence Engineers, do when appointed by property owners when a potential Subsidence crack, subsidence repair and other issue arises, we carry out the following:

Step 1 Investigate

Banrach Consulting Engineers assess the property to identify the cause, extent, and severity of any subsidence-related issues.

STEP 2 Negotiate

We negotiate with insurers, contractors, and relevant parties to secure the most effective and fair resolution for the property owner.

Step 3 Remediate

We manage and oversee the repair and remediation process to ensure the subsidence problem is fully and properly resolved.

Have a crack in your wall? Give Banrach a call!

Our Experience Matters

Banrach has successfully delivered multiple public school toilet refurbishment projects, giving us deep insight into:

  • What defines an emergency under EWS rules
  • The documentation Department reviewers prioritise
  • How to avoid application delays or rejection
  • Practical construction challenges in occupied school environments


This hands-on experience allows us to support schools more effectively than generalist consultants. Our services focus on facility design/renovation, also provide application support, Banrach ties all these together into a single streamlined process.

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Why Schools Should Act Now?

The Department’s funding programme is competitive and limited in budget each year. Ensuring your application is well-prepared, well-documented and supported by qualified engineers and contractors significantly increases your likelihood of approval.

Furthermore, many schools delay urgent work until conditions worsen, which can lead to greater costs, disruption, and risk. Our service helps you:

  • Reduce manual workload on school staff
  • Avoid non-compliance and closure issues
  • Secure funding efficiently and professionally
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Get Started, Let Us Support Your School

If your school is facing urgent building issues, especially relating to toilets, plumbing, sanitary facilities, drainage, or accessibility, Banrach can help:

Contact us for a no-obligation consultation:

  • Professional assessment
  • Clear next steps
  • Understand if your issue qualifies for Emergency Works funding


We provide expert assessment, clear guidance, and a complete refurbishment service, ensuring your students and staff benefit from safe, high-quality sanitary facilities.

We make the application process simple so your school can focus on what matters most, a safe and productive learning environment.

Get in touch with us today to arrange a consultation.

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