- Postcode districts
- M17, M32, M41
- Nearby
- Stretford, Sale and Eccles
- Guide price
- £1,900–£4,700
- Typical time on site
- 2–6 working days
- Water
- Soft across most of Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a bath to shower conversion cost in Urmston?
In Urmston, a bath to shower conversion typically costs £1,900–£4,700 including VAT, based on North West England prices. Labour costs in North West England put local prices at about 6% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Tray and enclosure
- Glass enclosure or walk-in panel
Walk-in shower
- Full-height tiling
Level-access floor
- Floor former and tanking
Guide prices for Urmston including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Urmston
In Urmston we cover M17, M32 and M41; we also cover Stretford, 1.5 miles away, and Sale.
Homes in and around Urmston vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Urmston houses with only one bath, we talk through whether to keep it before you decide. We check the floor under the bath during a Urmston survey where we can, because old leaks can leave soft boards.
Most of Greater Manchester is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Urmston, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
What the job includes
- A thermostatic shower valve, with the pipework moved for the new head position
- A low-profile tray, or a former and tanking for a level-access floor
- A glass enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen
- Removal of the bath, panel and taps, and disposal of the waste
Decisions to make first
Enclosure or walk-in
An enclosure with a door keeps all the water in and suits a shorter space. A walk-in panel makes the most of the full 1700 mm length an old bath leaves.
Mixer or electric shower
A thermostatic mixer draws on your hot-water system. An electric shower heats cold mains water as it flows and needs its own circuit.
Rules that apply in England
In England, adding an electric shower usually means a new circuit, which is notifiable under Part P, as is any change to the wiring in the bathroom. Where the conversion is an adaptation for a disabled person, a Disabled Facilities Grant of up to £30,000 may help, but the council must approve it before work starts.
