Shower rooms in Bristol

What does a shower room cost in Bristol?

Our guide range in Bristol is £4,600–£9,200 including VAT.

Essential

£4,100–£6,100

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£6,100–£9,200

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£9,200–£15,250

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Which towns do we cover in Bristol?

Bishopsworth

Supplies across most of Bristol are hard. If your supply in Bishopsworth 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. If your second bathroom in Bishopsworth is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall.

What the job includes

A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run

Decisions to make first

Glass

8 mm toughened glass is the usual standard for a walk-in panel. An easy-clean coating helps a great deal in hard-water areas.

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.

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.

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.

Rules that apply in England

Turning a bathroom into a shower room does not need planning permission. The electrics must meet BS 7671: 30 mA RCD protection on every circuit, at least IPX4 fittings in zone 1 above the tray up to 2.25 m, or IPX5 where water jets are used, and no ordinary sockets within 3 m of zone 1. A shower pump can only be used on a gravity system with a cold tank, never connected directly to the mains.

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.

Shower rooms in Bristol: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Bristol?

A shower room in Bristol typically costs £4,600–£9,200 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Bristol do you cover?

We cover the whole of Bristol, including Bishopsworth. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does a shower room take?

Most jobs take 4–8 working days on site once the products have arrived. We confirm a start date and a day-by-day plan when you approve the quote.

Is the water hard in Bristol?

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.