Shower rooms in Newbury

Postcode districts: RG14, RG20
Nearby: Thatcham, Tadley and Basingstoke
Guide price: £5,000–£10,000
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Hard across most of Berkshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Newbury?

Guide price in Newbury: £5,000–£10,000 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,500–£6,700

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£10,000

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£10,000–£16,750

Tiled level-access floor

Guide prices for Newbury including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Newbury

In Newbury we cover RG14 and RG20; we also cover Thatcham, 2.8 miles away, and Tadley.

Homes in and around Newbury vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If your second bathroom in Newbury is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. Where a Newbury shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Supplies across most of Berkshire are hard. If your supply in Newbury 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

Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass

Decisions to make first

Storage

With no bath, there is often space for a full-width vanity unit or a tall cupboard for towels.

Tray size

A 1200 by 800 mm or 1400 by 900 mm tray with a single panel makes a comfortable walk-in. Go as long as the room allows; length does more than width to keep spray inside.

Rules that apply in England

In England, any change to the wiring in the shower room, or a new circuit for an electric shower, is notifiable under Part P. If you are replacing the fan, keep it at least as effective as the old one; Approved Document F gives 15 litres per second intermittent for a bathroom.

More about shower rooms

Shower rooms in Newbury: questions

How much should I budget for a shower room in Newbury?

A shower room in Newbury usually costs £5,000–£10,000 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Do you cover RG14 and RG20 in Newbury?

Yes. We cover all of Newbury, including RG14 and RG20, and nearby Thatcham, Tadley and Basingstoke. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Newbury?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Newbury?

Building control for Newbury is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

What is the difference between a shower room and a wet room?

A shower room has a tray, or a shower area with its own screen, and only the shower area is waterproofed. A wet room has a fully tanked floor laid to fall to a drain, so the whole room can get wet. A shower room usually costs less and is quicker to fit. Our guide to wet rooms and walk-in showers compares them.