Shower rooms in Reading

Postcode districts: RG1, RG2, RG4, RG30, RG31
Nearby: Lower Earley, Wokingham and Crowthorne
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 Reading?

In Reading, a shower room typically costs £5,000–£10,000 including VAT, based on South East England prices. 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

Tray, enclosure and mixer shower

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£10,000

Fitted vanity and concealed cistern

Bespoke

£10,000–£16,750

Underfloor heating, mirror cabinet

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

Working in Reading

We cover every part of Reading, including RG1, RG2, RG4 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Lower Earley (3 miles) and Wokingham (6.6 miles).

Reading is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. We plan shower rooms in Reading around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly. If you are converting a bathroom in Reading into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side.

Water across much of Berkshire is hard. If your supply in Reading 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 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
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall

Decisions to make first

Valve and heads

A bar valve is simple and easy to service. A concealed valve with a ceiling head looks cleaner but needs good flow to perform.

Tray or level floor

A low-profile stone-resin tray is quicker to fit and costs less. A tiled level floor looks seamless but needs a former, tanking and more floor preparation.

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.

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Shower rooms in Reading: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Reading?

A shower room in Reading usually costs £5,000–£10,000 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover RG1 in Reading?

Yes. We cover all of Reading, including RG1, RG2, RG4, RG30 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Lower Earley, Wokingham and Crowthorne. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Reading?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Reading?

Building control for Reading 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.