- Postcode districts
- CT1, CT2, CT5, CT6
- Nearby
- Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham
- Guide price
- £2,200–£5,600
- Typical time on site
- 2–6 working days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Kent
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a bath to shower conversion cost in Canterbury?
As a guide, budget £2,200 to £5,600 including VAT for a bath to shower conversion in Canterbury; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. 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 Canterbury including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Canterbury
We cover every part of Canterbury, including CT1, CT2, CT5 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Whitstable (6.1 miles) and Herne Bay (6.8 miles).
In a city the size of Canterbury, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. We check the floor under the bath during a Canterbury survey where we can, because old leaks can leave soft boards. If someone in your Canterbury home is finding the bath side harder to step over, a low or level-access tray removes the problem.
Most of Kent has very hard water. If your supply in Canterbury is the same, limescale on shower glass and heads is a real issue: easy-clean glass, rub-clean nozzles and a squeegee make a big difference. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
What the job includes
- A glass enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen
- A survey of the bath space, the waste position, the floor and your water system
- Removal of the bath, panel and taps, and disposal of the waste
- Grab rails and a fold-down seat if you want them
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
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.
