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Complete your garden office workplace with a toilet

Categories: macerator
Author: Waterpump.co.uk team Last updated at: 01-05-2025 3 min. read

In recent years, working from home has become the new norm. More and more people are discovering the advantages of working flexibly from the comfort of their own home. However, some houses have limited space, which is why many people - perhaps you are one of them - have built an office in their garden. If your are doing this, have you also considered having a toilet installed in your garden office? If not, we would like to describe the possibilities.

Completely self-sufficient workplace

A garden office with a toilet is a good investment. You no longer need to walk back and forth to your house to use the toilet. This saves time and will add to the value of your garden office, because it becomes a completely self-sufficient workplace. With all the necessary facilities within reach, you can concentrate on your work without interruptions.

Factors to consider

You need to take the following important factors carefully into account before having a toilet installed or installing it yourself:

  • The budget for the toilet, installation equipment, and remodelling costs;

  • The location and space, so that your workspace will not be obstructed;

  • Type of toilet, such as a macerator model for efficient drainage options;

  • The water and sewage system;

  • Style and design, such as colour, shape, and materials;

  • Maintenance and cleaning;

  • Accessibility for people with limited mobility;

  • Ease of use, such as lighting and ventilation;

  • Privacy in your garden office.

You need to give these aspects a serious thought before you start installing a toilet in your garden office.

Best type of toilet

As we explained above, several aspects need to be taken into account when selecting a toilet. A macerating toilet is highly suitable for a garden office, and is worth considering. It has a collecting tank and an integrated pump, referred to as a macerator, which collects wastewater from different sources such as a toilet or a washbasin, and automatically processes it before disposal.

These toilets offer certain advantages, such as compactness and the ability to dispose of wastewater efficiently, even if access to the sewage network is limited.

Installing a macerator is easy

Because the macerator is a smart and compact installation, you do not need to carry out complex, costly renovations. The macerator can be placed directly behind the toilet pan, allowing it to be connected without needing to depend on existing pipes and drains.

Other things you need are a power socket and a water source to operate the toilet. And of course, the wastewater needs to have somewhere to go,  which means the drainpipe must be connected tightly. Once the toilet has been installed in your garden office, you can use it like any other toilet.

Do you need help in selecting the right macerator?

Find out how to equip your existing garden office with a practical, stylish toilet that makes use of a macerator. We are happy to provide you with more information and expert advice on macerators.