Shower rooms in County Armagh

What does a shower room cost in County Armagh?

Our guide range in County Armagh is £4,000–£7,900 including VAT. Prices in County Armagh run at about 12% below the UK guide, based on Northern Ireland labour rates.

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 County Armagh including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Which towns do we cover in County Armagh?

Most of County Armagh is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Craigavon, 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. For shower rooms in Craigavon, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform.

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 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
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

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

Drain

A centre waste in a tray is the norm. A linear drain along one wall lets a tiled floor fall one way, so large tiles can run through.

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 Northern Ireland

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 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.

Shower rooms in County Armagh: questions

How much does a shower room cost in County Armagh?

A shower room in County Armagh typically costs £4,000–£7,900 including VAT, based on Northern Ireland prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in County Armagh do you cover?

We cover the whole of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh. 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 County Armagh?

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.