Shower rooms in Belfast

Postcode districts: BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5, BT6 + 8 more
Nearby: Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Newtownards
Guide price: £4,000–£7,900
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Antrim
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Belfast?

As a guide, budget £4,000 to £7,900 including VAT for a shower room in Belfast; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in Northern Ireland run at about 12% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£3,500–£5,300

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£5,300–£7,900

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£7,900–£13,250

Tiled level-access floor

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

Working in Belfast

We work right across Belfast — BT1, BT2, BT3 and 11 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Newtownabbey and Lisburn.

In a city the size of Belfast, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. We plan shower rooms in Belfast around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly. Where a Belfast shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Water across much of County Antrim is soft. If that holds for your street in Belfast, 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 basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover

Decisions to make first

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.

Storage

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

Rules that apply in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, building control covers changes to drainage, structure and ventilation. Water fittings must meet the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009, and wiring should follow BS 7671.

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Shower rooms in Belfast: questions

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

A shower room in Belfast usually costs £4,000–£7,900 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 BT1 in Belfast?

Yes. We cover all of Belfast, including BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4 and 10 more postcode districts, and nearby Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Newtownards. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Belfast?

Does a shower room in Belfast need building control approval?

Building control in Belfast is run by the local district council. Where approval is needed, for example for new drainage, we tell you at the survey and handle it as part of the job.

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.