Mini apartment owners want to add a toilet for rental: What’s the solution?

You’ve just invested in a mini apartment (28–40m²) with 2 bedrooms but only 1 toilet. The problem is clear: if multiple tenants share the space or you target higher-end renters, one toilet is simply not enough.

You consider adding another bathroom — but building management immediately rejects the idea: “No floor drilling. No modifications to the shared plumbing system.”

So, is there a way to add a toilet without violating regulations? The answer is yes — and it’s faster than you think.

Key highlights

• Context: Rental mini apartments are in high demand, and having 2 toilets helps increase competitiveness and rental value.
• Problem: Floor drilling and plumbing modifications are not allowed, making traditional installation impossible.
• Solution: SFA Pumps macerators collect and pump wastewater without relying on gravity drainage.
• Result: Install an additional toilet within 1 day, without structural impact, and boost rental income

Mini apartment rental market in 2026: opportunities and sanitation challenges

The mini apartment rental market in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continues to grow strongly in 2026. Demand for self-contained units with private kitchens and especially private bathrooms is increasing among young professionals and small families.

According to real estate platforms, the keyword “mini apartment for rent” reaches 5,000–10,000 monthly searches — showing strong demand.

Investors are realizing that units with 2 bathrooms can achieve 10–20% higher rental prices compared to those with only one. However, most buildings strictly prohibit any structural modifications.

Why traditional toilet installation doesn’t work

Conventional toilets rely on gravity-based drainage, which requires:

• Existing drainage pipes under the floor
• Floor drilling to reposition pipes
• Proper slope for wastewater flow

In apartments, especially compact mini units, drilling the concrete floor not only violates regulations but also risks structural damage and impacts units below.

Solution: Install a toilet without floor drilling using SFA Pumps macerators

This is where SFA Pumps technology changes the game.

Instead of relying on underground pipes, SFA Pumps Sanitoilet systems operate through a collect – macerate – pump mechanism:

• Waste flows into the macerating unit
• The system grinds and collects wastewater
• Wastewater is pumped through small pipes (22–32mm) along walls or ceilings
• It is discharged to the nearest main drainage point

Result: No floor drilling, no changes to existing plumbing systems. Installation is done above the floor and typically completed within one day.

Read more: Upgrade Your Apartment Drainage Without Breaking Floors

Which SFA Pumps products are suitable for rental mini apartments?

For rental properties, key criteria include compact size, easy maintenance, quiet operation, and reliability.

Saniaccess 1 — Compact solution for a single toilet

Ideal for adding a simple toilet. Designed for rental properties with easy maintenance access — no need to dismantle the entire unit.

• Connection: 1 inlet (toilet)
• Max lift: 5m | Max distance: 100m
• Power: 400W | Noise: 46dB(A)
• Voltage: 220–240V – 50/60Hz

Saniaccess 2 — For toilet + washbasin

Perfect for adding a secondary bathroom with both toilet and sink while maintaining a compact footprint.

• Connection: 2 inlets (toilet + washbasin)
• Max lift: 5m | Max distance: 100m
• Power: 400W
• Noise: 46dB(A)

Sanitop — Discreet solution behind the toilet

Installed directly behind the toilet, ideal for tight spaces. One of the most popular wastewater pumps for small bathrooms in Vietnam.

• Connection: toilet + washbasin
• Max lift: 5m | Max distance: 100m
• Power: 400W
• Noise: 46dB(A)
• Weight: 5.7kg — easy to transport and install

Note: Always choose the model that fits your actual needs — avoid oversizing the system.

Read more: Sanitoilet solution - Install a toilet wherever you want!

Key benefits of using SFA Pumps for rental mini apartments

• No floor drilling — fully compliant with building regulations
• Installation completed within 1 day — no disruption to tenants
• Small pipes (22–32mm) — easy to conceal
• Quiet operation (<46dB) — suitable for residential environments
• Increased rental value — attract higher-paying tenants
• Easy maintenance — Saniaccess range allows servicing without dismantling the unit

When should you consider adding a toilet?

• The apartment has 2+ bedrooms but only 1 toilet
• You want to create a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom
• You need an additional toilet in shared living areas
• Renovation must be minimal to avoid affecting current tenants

Conclusion

Adding a toilet without floor drilling is no longer impossible for rental mini apartments.With SFA Pumps Vietnam, you can install a fully functional bathroom in just one day — without violating building rules or disrupting tenants.

It’s a small investment that can increase rental value by 10–20% and significantly expand your target tenant base.

Contact SFA Pumps Vietnam for a free consultation: 0977 889 364.